General City News

Owen Sound City Council has voted to bring the multi-residential property tax ratio in line with the residential rate, completing a phased approach that Council first approved several years ago.

Residents are invited to participate in the first phase of public engagement to help choose a new name for the City park located at 823 5th Avenue East, north of 8th Street East. The park, previously known as Ryerson Park, is undergoing a renaming process guided by the City’s Naming and Re‑Naming Policy for City Parks and Facilities. A full project page is available on the City’s online engagement platform at OurCity.OwenSound.ca/Park-Naming.

The City of Owen Sound is reminding residents who are considering running as a candidate in the 2026 Municipal and School Board election or registering as a third -party advertiser, that they are invited to attend a Candidate and Third Party Advertiser Information Session being held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Grey County Council Chambers, 595 9th Avenue East, Owen Sound.  

Please be advised that The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound intends to adopt amendments to Fees and Charges By-law No. 2025-060, in accordance with subsection 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25.

The City of Owen Sound is inviting you to the 2026 Arts, Culture and Volunteer Awards ceremony, which will take place at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre this Thursday, April 16 from 6-8 p.m. The event is free to the public, includes light snacks, entertainment, and a cash bar. The biannual Arts and Culture awards are presented in partnership this year with the annual Jan Chamberlain Volunteer of the Year awards.

The City of Owen Sound is reminding residents to follow important safety regulations regarding open-air burning as warmer weather approaches.

The City of Owen Sound and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation Environment Office (SON EO) invite the public to attend a Marker Tree Dedication Ceremony recognizing this culturally significant tree located beside the river in the Harrison Park campground.

The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22 – which is also recognized as Earth Day – and will begin with an Indigenous ceremonial fire, followed by drumming from members of the M’Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre. The program will also include greetings from dignitaries, a teaching from Lenore Keeshig of Neyaashiinigmiing, and the unveiling of an interpretive plaque at the site.

As the Easter long weekend approaches, the City is sharing updates on facility closures and adjusted hours.