News and Public Notices

The City of Owen Sound is continuing its commitment to maintaining safe, reliable, and high-quality municipal services through ongoing work led by our Public Works team.  

The 2026 Grey Bruce Home and Lifestyle Show will be held at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre and JD McArthur Arena on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The show continues to be a collaborative partnership between the City of Owen Sound, the Knights of Columbus, and the Grey Bruce Home Builders Association raising funds for both organizations to support community projects.

Attendees can enjoy contests and giveaways from exhibitors, discover new product launches, and take advantage of exclusive show specials on a wide range of products and services. The event also features family-friendly activities like seed planting for kids, along with displays of tropical plants, native gardening ideas, and spring blooms. Explore innovations in hybrid commuter bikes, shower kits, eco-friendly household products, and a variety of health and wellness offerings, including cosmetics and nutritional products.

The City of Owen Sound is proud to present the free, in-person event Owen Sound Innovates: Celebrating #CIW26 in the Scenic City on Tuesday, May 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Sydenham Campus.

This free community showcase is presented in partnership with Grey County Economic Development as part of Canadian Innovation Week (May 11–15, 2026), a national initiative of the Rideau Hall Foundation celebrating the people, partnerships, and possibilities that make Canada a leader on the world stage.

Owen Sound City Council has approved updates to the Short-Term Rental (STR) Licensing By-law aimed at growth of local tourism accommodations in the downtown core without affecting residential communities. 

Please be advised that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound intends to amend its by-law to govern the proceedings of Council and Committees (the “Procedural By-law”), which is in force in accordance with section 238 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25.

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-26-034, as approved by City Council on April 13, 2026.

Please be advised that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound intends to consider disposing of municipal property. There are two parcels under consideration, key maps that depict each portion of the lane to be sold are linked here.