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Please be advised that the Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 16th, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled.

The next Corporate Services Committee meeting will be held Thursday, February 6th, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Due to the impact of current and forecast weather conditions on the City’s road and sidewalk infrastructure, the City of Owen Sound has declared a Significant Weather Event that will remain in effect until further notice.

The exhibition spaces at the Tom Thomson Art Gallery will be closed starting January 6, 2025, for a planned replacement of aging HVAC systems. Exhibition spaces are expected to re-open in late March / early April with three new shows.

Please be advised that The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound intends to adopt an amendment to Fees and Charges By-law No. 2024-078, in accordance with subsection 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25.

The Fees and Charges By-law is being updated to:

• A Non-Resident Fee review for Owen Sound Minor Lacrosse January 1, 2025: 
  • The 2025 season for Non-Resident Membership Fee to be reduced from $100+HST to $50+HST.

It is with deep sorrow and profound respect that the City of Owen Sound acknowledges the passing of Stew Taylor, a cherished former Mayor and dedicated public servant who passed away on December 20 at the age of 77 leaving behind a remarkable legacy of leadership and commitment to our community.

It’s nearly time for the winter holidays and the City is reminding everyone of facility closures, modified hours, and alternate programming. Here is all you need to know to plan ahead so you can spend quality time with family and friends.  

The City of Owen Sound is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with the Scenic City Order of Good Cheer to revitalize and enhance the playground and splash pad facilities at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park. 

This collaboration promises substantial community benefits, focusing on inclusivity and renewed recreational spaces for residents and visitors alike. 

The $500,000 total project will completely replace the existing playground and renew the existing splash pad, addressing critical asset renewal needs.  It will include fully replacing the current playground, which is 25+ years old, as well as revitalizing the 15-year-old splash pad.  The project is scheduled for design in 2025 and construction in 2026. 

The City of Owen Sound has teamed up with DocuPet, a world-leading pet profile and lost pet licensing platform, to bring City pet owners a modern, easy, and personalized way to license their pets. With customizable tags and 24/7 HomeSafe® lost pet services, this program keeps pets safe and identifiable and returns them home sooner. Plus, licenses now last a full year from the date of purchase, not the calendar year.

The City of Owen Sound will host the New Year’s Eve Family Celebration in partnership with the YMCA Bruce Grey Owen Sound once again on Tuesday, December 31, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre.  Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated at the door.