News & Media Advisories

TAKE NOTICE that the City of Owen Sound has received an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment being an application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-078 under Section 34 of the Planning Act , R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended for lands located at 1130 8 th Street East.
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound has deemed this Zoning By-law Amendment No. 32 (ZBA 32) application complete and will hold a Public Meeting on February...
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For almost 45 years, the City of Owen Sound has been recognizing volunteers from community groups and organizations who have had a substantial positive influence on the quality of life in the City of Owen Sound. The City awards annual recipients of the Senior of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Youth Volunteer of the Year.
The City is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Senior of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Youth Volunteer of the Year. Forms can be obtained on...
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Owen Sound, Ontario – January 15, 2021 - Please be advised that in accordance with Section 17 and Section 26 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, as amended a Public Meeting will be held during the Regular meeting of Council to consider Official Plan Amendment No. 10 – Official Plan Update:
Official Plan Amendment (OPA 10), a City-initiated amendment to the City of Owen Sound Official Plan under Section 17 and 26 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13,...
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Owen Sound, Ontario – January 15, 2021 - Please be advised that in accordance with Section 17 and Section 26 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, as amended a virtual Open House will be held to consider Official Plan Amendment No. 10 – Official Plan Update:
Official Plan Amendment (OPA 10), a City-initiated amendment to the City of Owen Sound Official Plan under Section 17 and 26 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended.
The purpose...
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Owen Sound, Ontario – Thursday, January 14, 2021 – In light of the announcement from the Provincial Government to declare a State of Emergency on Tuesday, January 12, the City of Owen Sound is providing an update on the impacts on City facilities and services effective Thursday, January 14, 2021.   
City Hall remains closed to the public until Tuesday, February 16, 2021, following the Family Day long weekend.
Recreation/Parks/Open Spaces
Exercise...
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