News & Media Advisories

The River District is hosting Moonlight Madness on December 9, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The event includes performances by Kailey Hawkins, outdoor seating, fire tables, contests, giveaways, apple cider by United Way Bruce Grey with specials and sales at many River District Businesses. Businesses will be open late for convenient holiday shopping. This is a family friendly event and we encourage people to come and spend time in the River District.
To promote a night...
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The City of Owen Sound is pleased to offer an annual daytime parking pass, a new option for those with long-term parking requirements in the River District.
For $300, inclusive of taxes, the new annual parking passes allow for daytime parking (from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) in any municipal lot, from January 1, 2023, until December 31, 2023.  This price point offers a discount equivalent to two months of long-term parking.  Monthly passes are still available to purchase...
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Please be advised that the Committee of Adjustment Hearing scheduled for December 20, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled hearing will be held on February 21, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
 
The agenda will be available for review prior to the meeting on the Council and Committee page on the City’s website.
 
For more information, please contact Staci Landry, Deputy Clerk at 519-376-4440...
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The City of Owen Sound is reminding citizens and visitors that as of tomorrow, December 1, there is no on-street parking between the hours of 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. until March 31, 2023.
Overnight parking is permitted in Municipal Lots 5 and 9 if an overnight parking permit is displayed.  Overnight parking permits can be purchased at City Hall or the Transit Terminal. The Owen Sound Police Service regulates overnight winter parking restrictions and can be contacted at...
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A new addition to the Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada celebrations in Owen Sound means the community will be treated to even more hockey talent and exciting rivalries.  Teams from the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) and Ontario University Athletics (OUA) will each play a game at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre on Saturday, January 21, 2023. 
Team Scotiabank versus Team Adidas from PWHPA will play at 11 a.m., followed by...
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