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Green bin promotion with slogan - Small Actions, Big Impact. Use the Green Bin.

Green Bin Program has LAUNCHED!

Owen Sound's Green Bin Program has begun! Residents can now use green bins to dispose of organic waste, including food scraps, soiled paper, pet waste, and other compostable materials, with weekly curbside collection. Bins have been delivered to eligible homes. Click here for all the details!

Canada Day 2025

On Tuesday July 1st, the City of Owen Sound is throwing a FREE Canada Day extravaganza for the whole family at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park.

Prepare for a day packed with delightful children's activities, dog show, pony rides, music, and entertainment that will open to all.

Water Meter Replacement Project

Owen Sound is replacing aging residential water meters with upgraded technology to improve reading efficiency, enhance consumption awareness, detect leaks, and support future monthly billing.

Fish Derby Camping Passes Available

Planning to camp along Owen Sound’s waterfront during the Salmon Spectacular? You’ll need a Fish Derby Camping (FDC) pass — and they’re now available!

Future Owen Sound: Vision 2050

The Future Owen Sound—Vision 2050 initiative is being led by the municipality, but given its extraordinarily inclusive and creative community engagement process, its success will ultimately be determined by the ongoing contributions of everyone. Click here for the Engagement Summary Report.

GOST

Inter-community Transit: GOST (Guelph Owen Sound Transportation) is a public transportation service connecting people from Owen Sound to Guelph and stops in between including Chatsworth, Williamsford, Durham, Mount Forest, Arthur, Fergus and Elora.

Guelph Owen Sound Transit (GOST)