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After the success of last year’s inaugural event, the Owen Sound River District, the City of Owen Sound, and Shannon Deckers Real Estate would like to invite couples to City Hall for the second annual Just Say Yes Wedding Event on Wednesday, February 14 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

In September, the Tom Thomson Art Gallery hosted a community initiative called Living Histories Photo Sharing Project, a day connecting members of the public with local historian Richard J. Thomas to share their historic photographs of Owen Sound and related stories. 

Owen Sound’s 2024 waste collection calendar is now available online and has been mailed out to all City residents and businesses through Canada Post. Check for your calendar in the mail this week!

At the December 13 Community Services Committee meeting, City Staff provided a key update regarding stakeholder engagement for the Harrison Park Master Plan.

The City is pleased to announce that 2024 annual daytime parking passes are now available for purchase at City Hall and the Transit Terminal.

In a significant move toward sustainable energy and economic development, the City of Owen Sound proudly announces its new membership with the Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (CHFCA). This strategic partnership is a part of Owen Sound's broader initiative to champion clean energy technologies and practices.

City Council, at its meeting held on December 4 approved the Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law that will come into effect March 1, 2024.

The City of Owen Sound is reminding citizens and visitors that as of tomorrow, December 1, there is no on-street parking between the hours of 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. until March 31, 2024.

Ontario’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from November 1-7, and the?Owen Sound Fire and Emergency Servicesremind you that carbon monoxide (CO) alarms must be installed in your home if you have a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or an attached garage.

Effective November 7, the City will begin a pilot program to offer an Affordability Rate monthly bus passes specifically designed for Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and Ontario Works (OW) participants. This new rate will be available on a trial basis until transit fees are reviewed in 2024.