The City of Owen Sound is celebrating local innovators and entrepreneurs with a new economic development toolkit that highlights the amenities, opportunities, and sense of connectedness enjoyed by residents.
Available in both digital and print formats, the cinematic community profile invites potential residents and investors to spend time getting to know their future neighbours.
Please be advised that the Corporation of the City of Owen Sound intends to adopt an amendment to Fees and Charges By-law No. 2024-078, in accordance with subsection 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25.
The Fees and Charges By-law is being updated to:
The following staff reports are available on the City’s website and provide information on the amendment:
The meeting at which the by-law will be presented will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, at City Hall, Council Chambers, 808 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 2H4.
Notice is being provided in accordance with Notice By-law No. 2018-022. If the matter is postponed or considered at a subsequent Council meeting, no additional notice will be provided other than the information on the subsequent Council agenda.
The Owen Sound River District, Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound, Optimist Club of Sydenham & District, Owen Sound & District Junior Optimists, Scenic Cycle, and Owen Sound Police Services are proud to present the Wheel & Ride Safety Festival and Bike Program on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Marked annually in Canada on April 28, the City of Owen Sound recognizes the National Day of Mourning to remember and honour those lives lost or injured due to a workplace tragedy. In honour of this day, flags at all City facilities (excluding City Hall’s community flagpole) are currently lowered to half-mast until the end of the day.
Coinciding with Arbour Day, Owen Sound is thrilled to once again be recognized as a 2024 Tree City of the World by the Arbour Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Owen Sound is one of only 21 Canadian cities recognized, and one of only 210 cities worldwide.
The first of eight Household Hazardous Waste Day events of 2025 is this Saturday, April 26! 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 complete schedule of Household Hazardous Waste Days in 2025 includes the following Saturdays: April 26, May 24, June 14, July 12, August 16, September 13, October 4, and October 25.
When attending the events, and to help keep the line moving as quickly as possible, residents are asked to bring valid ID indicating that their home address is in one of the participating municipalities listed below and bring a filled-out Household Hazardous Waste Form. The form can be printed at home and is available on the City’s website at OwenSound.ca/WasteForm.
This very popular program is open to residents from the following participating partner municipalities:
A full list of accepted materials is available at OwenSound.ca/Waste. Please note that the following is not accepted:
Residents are reminded that improperly contained waste, such as compromised containers, missing lids, and leaking materials, should never be transported. They pose a health and safety risk and will not be accepted. Before bringing the original container to the site, safely place it in a clean, labelled container.
Earth Day Grey Bruce is hosting a community Earth Day event on Saturday, April 26. To accommodate the festivities, the 800 block of 1st Avenue West will be fully closed to vehicular traffic from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
The City of Owen Sound is inviting young artists to show off their creativity and celebrate the upcoming launch of the City’s Green Bin program with a fun and eco-friendly Green Bin Colouring Contest. Open to anyone under 18 who lives in or attends school in Owen Sound, the contest encourages youth to get creative while learning about the Green Bin program, the importance of composting and waste reduction.
Please be advised that City Council will hold a Special Council meeting on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
The purpose of the Special Council meeting is for Council members to receive education respecting strong mayor powers.
The Special Council meeting agenda will be available for review prior to the meeting and the meeting will be livestreamed on the Council and Committee page on the City’s website.
For more information, please contact Allison Penner, Deputy Clerk at 519-376-4440 ext. 1235 or email to apenner@owensound.ca
The City of Owen Sound is conducting fire hydrant flow testing throughout the city this week. This important work helps assess water pressure levels at fire hydrants across the City’s water distribution system. During testing, residents may notice temporary changes in water pressure or slight discolouration in tap water. This is a normal part of the process. Despite these temporary effects, City water remains safe to drink.
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