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To better safeguard the health and safety of its employees and the broader community they serve, the City of Owen Sound is implementing a COVID-19 Immunization Policy effective immediately for employees including Council members, City staff, Committee members, volunteers and students.
One of Council’s top priorities is a ‘Safe City’ and employees have remained committed to providing the highest level of service for the residents and businesses of Owen Sound...
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On November 1, 2021, City Council passed By-law No. 2021-123, A By-law to Govern the Proceedings of Council and Committees. The updated Procedural By-law is available on the City’s website under Administrative By-laws at www.owensound.ca/by-laws .
Under the new Procedural By-law, there is a new process for Public Question Period (sections 65-72). In circumstances where an individual is unable to attend a meeting in person, they must submit their question to the City...
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The City of Owen Sound is pleased to announce the 2021 Volunteer Award recipients:
2021 Volunteers of the Year – Pat McDonough and Thom McDonough
2021 Senior of the Year – Jan Chamberlain
Mr. Thom McDonough was nominated by OSHaRE where he has held a number of positions since 2015. Among other volunteer commitments, he has volunteered up to 70 hours in one week during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Described by his peers as “volunteering with...
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COUNCIL APPROVES SALE OF BILLY BISHOP REGIONAL AIRPORT
Owen Sound, Ontario Monday, November 1, 2021
Owen Sound Council today voted to authorize the Mayor and Staff to complete the sale of Billy Bishop Regional Airport to Mr Clayton Smith, an aviation enthusiast with a proven track record in the operation of small airports. The sale price is $1.5M and the transaction is scheduled to close on December 10, 2021.
Under Mr Smith, the airport’s operations will...
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City Appoints New Fire Chief
Owen Sound, Ontario Monday, November 01, 2021
The City of Owen Sound is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Eagleson as the new Fire Chief for Owen Sound Fire & Emergency Services. 
Chief Eagleson has spent the last 22 years of his career in fire service in both an administrative and operational capacity. He began his tenure in emergency services with the Town of Saugeen Shores as a volunteer firefighter in 1999.
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