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Canada Post Strike Potential Impacts on Payments
Due to the Canada Post labour disruption, the City of Owen Sound is advising property owners to consider alternate payment arrangements for water/wastewater bills to avoid penalties and/or late charges.
To verify whether a mailed payment has been received and posted, property owners can log into Virtual City Hall or contact City Hall directly 519-376-1440
During long weekend holidays, the City is reminding everyone of facility closures, modified hours, and alternate programming.
For Roads and Water After Hours Emergencies please call: 519-376-4274
Due to the Canada Post labour disruption, the City of Owen Sound is advising property owners to consider alternate payment arrangements for tax and water/wastewater bills to avoid penalties and/or late charges.
The final 2025 property tax due date is Monday, September 29, 2025. To verify whether a mailed payment has been received and posted, property owners can log into Virtual City Hall or contact City Hall directly.
The City of Owen Sound observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, on September 30. To recognize and honour Indigenous lives lost, the survivors, and the lasting impact of the residential school system, flags will be at half-mast across City facilities on Tuesday.
Please be advised that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound intends to amend its Election Sign By-law. The details of the amendment are outlined in staff report CR-25-109, as approved by City Council on September 22, 2025.
Owen Sound Fire and Emergency Services is joining fire departments across Ontario in promoting Test Your Smoke Alarm Day on Saturday, September 28, 2025.
On September 28, residents are encouraged to push the button on their smoke alarms—if you hear the beep, you know your alarm is working. Put a reminder on your calendar for a monthly check. This small effort can make a big difference.
Owen Sound is experiencing remarkable development growth in 2025, with building activity reaching historic highs. Years of preparation by City Council, along with the dedicated work of city staff, are now paying off as major projects move forward and investment in the city surges.
Construction values in Owen Sound have reached $214.5 million year-to-date. In the past six years, construction values peaked at $67 million in 2020. This exceptional growth reflects both the City’s commitment to strategic planning and the strong interest from developers in Owen Sound’s future.
The City of Owen Sound is set to host an in-person Community Open House on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Bayshore Community Centre. This free, family-friendly event offers residents a unique opportunity to connect directly with City Council and staff, learn more about essential City services, and engage with community organizations that play a vital role in daily life.
Please be advised that the Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. has been rescheduled to Monday, September 29, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
The River District and the City of Owen Sound are thrilled to welcome back Cars & Coffee, Concours d’Lemons, and Automotive Seminars on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
The sixth of eight Household Hazardous Waste Day events of 2025 is this Saturday, September 13! The event will be held at the Owen Sound Public Works Facility (1900 20th Street East) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The remaining schedule of Household Hazardous Waste Days in 2025 includes the following Saturdays: October 4, and October 25.
At approximately 5:00 a.m., Owen Sound Fire and Emergency Services responded to reports of heavy smoke coming from a broken second-floor window at 1005 2nd Avenue East.
Ten firefighters attended the second-alarm call and encountered residents evacuating the building. Burnt clothing was discovered in a second-floor sleeping room, and the fire was quickly extinguished using a portable fire extinguisher.
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