September 4, 2026: The advisory, first issued by GBPH on Aug. 27, 2026, will remain in place over the Labour Day long weekend as water-sampling results continue to show bacterial levels exceeding Ontario Ministry of Health standards for swimming/bathing.
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The City of Owen Sound officially celebrated the completion of the new Weaver’s Creek Trail and Boardwalk on September 21, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Harrison Park, marking the reopening of a popular trail connection and the completion of a significant infrastructure improvement within one of the City's most treasured natural spaces.
The City of Owen Sound is recognizing the extraordinary contributions of two distinguished community leaders by naming prominent gathering spaces at City Hall in their honour.
The 2026 River District Board of Management (RDBM) Election is fast approaching. For anyone proposing to be a candidate for the 2026 RDBM Election on November 9, 2026, there is one more week to submit your nomination papers.
Please be advised that The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound intends to adopt an amendment to Fees and Charges By-law No. 2025-060, in accordance with subsection 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25.
The City of Owen Sound advises residents of temporary road and parking lot closures next week to accommodate scheduled tree maintenance and removal work.
Owen Sound’s River District will shift into high gear on Saturday, September 19, as timeless classics, retro rides and automotive history take centre stage. From coffee-fueled conversations among car enthusiasts to an immersive 1980s and 1990s throwback experience, the day offers residents and visitors a chance to celebrate distinctive vehicles, local culture and the enduring thrill of the open road.
The City of Owen Sound Leaf and Yard Waste Composting Facility, located at 2450 28th Avenue East, is scheduled to be closed from Monday, September 14 to the end of the day Friday, September 18, to allow for wood grinding to occur. Changes to these hours may occur due to contractor requirements and weather.
The City of Owen Sound is proceeding with the removal of high-priority hazardous trees identified in the updated municipal tree inventory. Work will begin on September 14, weather permitting, and will be carried out by Alexandria Tree Services, the contractor retained to complete this program.
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