General City News

The City of Owen Sound encourages all eligible residents to confirm they are on the Voters' List and that their information is up to date before the upcoming 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.

Residents can visit Owen Sound's election website at OwenSoundVotes.ca to learn about voter eligibility, acceptable identification, voting methods, and key election dates. To check whether you are on the Voters' List, visit the website and use our online tool. If you need to update your information or be added to the Voters' List, please visit the City Hall Service Counter for support.

The City of Owen Sound is notifying the public of an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Event on Saturday, September 12.  This event will be held at the Public Works Facility (1900 20th Street East) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

As Labour Day weekend approaches, the City of Owen Sound is reminding residents about facility closures, adjusted hours, and service changes.

Grey Bruce Public Health has informed the City of Owen Sound to post Kelso Beach at Nawash Park as unsafe for swimming after routine water-sampling results showed bacterial levels exceeding Ontario Ministry of Health standards.

The City of Owen Sound is reminding residents that nominations for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election close at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026. Individuals interested in serving their community as Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor or School Board Trustee have only a few days remaining to submit their nomination papers.

The River District Business Improvement Area is notifying the public that the nomination period for the upcoming River District Board of Management Election officially begins on Friday, August 28, 2026. The nomination period ends on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.