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Another Household Hazardous Waste Day event is taking place this Saturday, August 17! The event will be held at the Public Works Facility (1900 20th Street East) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Owen Sound is pleased to announce the City’s grant application was approved by the Ministry of Infrastructure and will receive provincial grant funding of $1,758,662 to support water main improvements at 32nd Street East and East Bayshore Road. This project will enhance the water system and facilitate the residential development of 712 units of new purpose-built rental housing in the City.

From Friday, August 16th, through Monday, August 19th, 2024, traffic lanes will be reduced on both sides of the road north of the bridge on the Eddie Sargent Parkway to accommodate The Georgian Bay Folk Society’s Summerfolk Music & Craft Festival. 

Discover Owen Sound’s rich history and plan a day trip to explore heritage sites as part of Doors Open Ontario, an annual program of the Ontario Heritage Trust.  Come out to tour 14 sites in Owen Sound on Saturday, August 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Motorists travelling on 10th Street between 2nd Avenue West and 2nd Avenue East may experience eastbound lane reductions during the afternoon on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. This lane closure is necessary to accommodate sidewalk, gutter and curb improvements related to the Downtown River Precinct (DRP) Phase 2 construction project. 

The City of Owen Sound Leaf and Yard Waste Composting Facility, located at 2450 28th Avenue East, is scheduled to be closed from Tuesday, August 6 to the end of the day Friday, August 9, to allow for wood grinding to occur.  Changes to these hours may occur due to contractor requirements and weather.

It’s nearly time for the August Civic Holiday, and the City is reminding everyone of facility closures and modified hours on Monday, August 5.

Due to a watermain break, 2nd Avenue West is currently closed between 8th Street West and the base of Moore's Hill.  The City is asking motorists to avoid the area as they undertake the emergency watermain repair.  

Residents in the area may notice reduced water pressure.  The estimated time for repair completion has not yet been determined.

The City is excited to announce that Owen Sound Transit (OST) is now integrated with the Transit App, offering riders free access to real-time bus arrival information. Riders can conveniently check when their bus will arrive, whether they are using a computer or a mobile app.

Please be advised that a Special County of Grey Joint All Councils meeting will be held with the County of Grey and all of its lower tier municipalities on August 8, 2024.