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Owen Sound motorists should be aware of alternating lane closures on 10th Street East, happening between 2nd Avenue East and 3rd Avenue East on Wednesday, June 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. These lane closures are required to accommodate necessary work being done by a privately commissioned contractor and are expected to last for 2 hours. 

This summer, the Tom Thomson Art Gallery invites the public to experience three thought-provoking exhibitions that examine the evolving intersections of art, technology, history, and humanity. Opening June 21 and June 28, these exhibitions offer urgent and poetic perspectives on the nature of creation in uncertain times.

The City of Owen Sound is proud to introduce  ‘What Goes Where’, an interactive tool available on the City's website and smartphone app, created by Recycle Coach. The What Goes Where feature makes it easier than ever for residents to sort their waste and optimize the use of the new green bin program.  

Every year on June 23, the City recognizes the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism. Flags at all City facilities (excluding City Hall’s community flagpole) are currently lowered to half-mast in honour of this day.

In response to the upcoming warm temperatures, the City of Owen Sound reminds residents that public places throughout the city are available to keep cool.

Please be advised that the previously cancelled June Service Review Implementation Ad-hoc Committee meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the River District will welcome the 2025 Pride Parade and Block Party. Motorists through the River District may experience delays to allow the safe passage of the parade. Businesses will remain accessible during the closures. Parking is available in nearby municipal lots and on-street where permitted.  

Please be advised that the Strategic Planning Ad-hoc Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. The revised date will be updated on the City website in the coming days.

Discover Owen Sound’s rich history and plan a day trip around the City to explore heritage sites as part of Doors Open Ontario. This annual program, presented by the Ontario Heritage Trust in partnership with the City of Owen Sound, will take place on Saturday, June 21.

A must-see summer attraction has arrived in downtown Owen Sound! Just in time for the tourism season, a massive LEGO replica of the iconic Chi-Cheemaun ferry is now on display at the Tom Thomson Art Gallery and Owen Sound Visitor Centre — and it's unlike anything you’ve seen before.