General City News

The Owen Sound Fire Department responded to a reported residential structure fire this afternoon in the 2000 block of 9th Avenue East involving a single-family home that was fully engulfed upon firefighter’s arrival.

The Tom Thomson Art Gallery (The TOM), in partnership with Owen Sound Waste Watchers (OSWW), is pleased to announce that Upcycle TOM is travelling beyond the gallery walls and into the River District and surrounding community, transforming storefronts into display spaces that highlight beautiful upcycled student creations inspired by Tom Thomson’s Wildflowers. These inspiring works will be on display throughout the month of May, highlighting student creativity while promoting art as a catalyst for environmental awareness and change.

The City of Owen Sound will begin resurfacing road segments as part of its 2026 Road Resurfacing Program next week. This program reinforces the City’s commitment to building and maintaining infrastructure that supports a safe, connected, and efficient community. 

The City of Owen Sound reminds residents and visitors to ‘Be Prepared’ during Emergency Preparedness Week, May 3 to 9, 2026. This national event, held annually during the first full week of May, raises awareness about the importance of emergency preparedness for individuals, families, and communities.

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.