News & Media Advisories

Owen Sound, Ontario – Monday, July 6, 2020 – The Harrison Park Freedom Trail will be closed for overhead lighting repairs, Tuesday, July 7, from 8:00AM – 5:00 PM.
From 8:00AM - 5:00PM on July 7, the Harrison Park entrance road will be reduced to a single lane. Please watch for traffic control measures when visiting Harrison Park during this time. Vehicles may experience minor delays,
The Harrison Park Inn will remain open for takeout.
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Owen Sound, Ontario – Monday, July 6, 2020 – With the opening of City Hall, dog tags and municipal lot parking passes are now available for purchase.
Those wishing to purchase a dog tag are encouraged to go to www.owensound.ca/dogtags to complete the form and have their dog tag(s) mailed to them. Completed forms can be submitted by:
Emailing serviceowensound@owensound.ca;
Mailed to City Hall ; or by
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Owen Sound, Ontario – Friday, July 3, 2020 – Former Mayor, Rick Beaney passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.
“On behalf of my Council colleagues, staff and the residents of the city, I offer my condolences to his wife Kerry Anne, family members and friends,” said Mayor Ian Boddy. 
Mr. Beaney was appointed as the Mayor of the City of Owen Sound in August 2001, and served until 2003. He was a City Councillor from 1993 – 2001, and in...
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The City of Owen Sound will be resuming Household Hazardous Waste Days. The event scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2020 will be postponed until Saturday, July 25, 2020. This event will take place at the Public Works facility at 1900 20th Street East from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

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Owen Sound, Ontario – Monday, June 29, 2020 – City Hall is reopening to the public on July 6, 2020.  To improve service delivery and increase safety for staff and members of the public, the following protocols have been put in place. 
COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Individuals requiring in-person service at City Hall must:
Enter through the back door (off of parking lot);
Self screen prior to entering;
Masks/face coverings are recommended;
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