News & Media Advisories

 
The Tom Thomson Art Gallery is announcing the opening of three new exhibitions. Join the opening reception at the Art Gallery on Saturday, December 9 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and meet the artist and curators, enjoy some delicious snacks from The Milk Maid, and have a cheers with wine and beer available for purchase. This event is free to attend and is open to the public. 
Exhibitions: 
J. James: Living Histories  
Guest curated by...
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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, 2024. 
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...
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In accordance with the Provincial Minimum Maintenance Standards, the City of Owen Sound is declaring an end to the Significant Weather Event that was issued on November 27, 2023.
For more information, please contact Lara Widdifield at 519-376-4440 Ext 1201 or email to lwiddifield@owensound.ca .
Quick Facts:
Public Works staff work 24/7 on three shifts throughout winter control to ensure public safety.
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Take notice that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound will, no sooner than Monday, December 18, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. or so soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers of the City of Owen Sound, consider an amending by-law to remove a Holding symbol from Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-078, as amended pursuant to Subsection 36(4) of the Planning Act , R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended (the “Planning Act”) for lands located...
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Due to the combination of the road temperatures and the timing of the onset of the heavy snow and the impact on the city’s road and sidewalk infrastructure, the City of Owen Sound has declared a Significant Weather Event that will remain in effect until further notice.
The declaration of a significant weather event is not a notice of a reduced level of service or a road closure. It is to notify the public that caution is to be observed when travelling on roads...
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