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The City of Owen Sound will be performing annual hydrant flushing between now and September. 
Flushing fire hydrants each year ensures they are operational, and improves water quality. If flushing is being done in your part of the city, you may see low water pressure, or cloudy or rusty water. This is normal and expected when flushing older cast iron watermains. 
Running a cold water tap for 5-30 minutes should clear the water. If that does not work,...
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Owen Sound City Council has approved a site plan application to permit the construction of 6 4-storey purpose built multi-unit residential buildings totalling 224-units, as well as a common amenity building, parking area, landscaping, and sidewalk system at 1144 1 st Avenue West.
The development proposal comes from Hansa Financial & Property Management Inc.
The property is the location of the former BCK Foundry where propellors were cast for Canadian-built ships...
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Please be advised that beginning on Wednesday, May 11, the area in the River District that receives weekly waste (garbage) collection on Wednesdays will now also receive weekly recycling collection on Wednesday as well. 
The River District is a vibrant area in the heart of Owen Sound along the eastern shore of the Sydenham River, and is a vital economic component of the City for both residents and the surrounding communities. Currently, garbage is picked up weekly...
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Please be advised that the Operations Committee Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled. The next Operations Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. 
Please note that Committee meetings can be viewed Live on the Council and Committee webpage . 
For more information, please contact Ashley Ford, Water and Wastewater Administrative Assistant, at 519-376-4274...
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TAKE NOTICE that the City of Owen Sound has initiated 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.
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound has deemed this Zoning By-law Amendment No. 30 (ZBA 30) application complete and will hold a Public Meeting on May 30, 2022 at 7:00 PM , in the Council Chambers...
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