News

The first edition of our quarterly economic development newsletter, which will bring you updates on the collaborations, investments, and sector developments helping strengthen Owen Sound’s economic future.

This edition includes:

• Recently Approved: External Relations and Investment Attraction Action Plan (2025–2027)
• Priority Growth Sectors
• Strengthening Regional Partnerships
• Intergovernmental Relations
• What’s Next

Please be advised that the Committee of Adjustment hearing scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. has been cancelled.

A full schedule of upcoming Committee meetings can be found on the Council and Committees page of the City’s website.

Please be advised that the Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled.

Starting January 1, 2026, the Government of Ontario is introducing a new producer-led recycling collection system. Under this system, residential curbside recycling will continue as usual, but certain non-residential properties, such as businesses and community organization sites that are currently receiving curbside collection services, will no longer be eligible for municipal curbside collection.

To help affected businesses manage this change, City Council has approved a temporary three-month extension of curbside recycling collection until March 31, 2026. This gives currently served properties extra time to arrange private recycling services to ensure uninterrupted service. Exploring options early will help compare service levels, pricing, and collection frequency.

Asphalt repairs are taking place this week in Harrison Park, along Mile Drive, and on the Freedom Trail. Temporary signage will be posted at affected trailheads to help guide users during this work.

Please use caution or avoid these areas temporarily.  Pedestrians are reminded not to walk on the roadway while the trail is closed or unavailable. Sections will reopen as repairs are completed.

The Tom Thomson Art Gallery is thrilled to celebrate the launch of the 2025 Paddle Art & Canoe Mural Auction, now open for online bids, presented by Algonquin Outfitters and the Huntsville Festival of the Arts! Running from November 4 to 25, this biennial project unites artists from across Ontario to transform paddles and canoes into extraordinary works of art.