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Green Bin Delivery Has Started
Owen Sound's Green Bin program collection begins in June of 2025, and green bins have started to arrive at eligible households.
Bins are being delivered by a third party contractor to the bottom of your driveway.
You do not need to be present to get your bin. If you are away for an extended time, have a friend or neighbour set it aside for you.
For Frequently Asked Questions about the Green Bin program - visit the green bin webpage here.
If you believe you have been missed for a bin delivery, or have other concerns, please submit a form here and select 'Green Bin Issue'.
In the event of a Canada Post strike, mail delivery to and from the City of Owen Sound will be disrupted. Residents are still responsible for paying tax and water bills on time. Interest and penalty charges will not be waived due to postal delays.
To avoid missed or late payments, we strongly encourage you to:
Sign up for eBilling at OwenSound.ca/eBilling
Access your account anytime through Virtual City Hall at OwenSound.ca/VCH
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 2025 Home and Cottage Expo will be held at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre and JD McArthur Arena on Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business registration is now open for the Expo, which is a collaborative partnership between the City of Owen Sound, the Knights of Columbus, and the Grey Bruce Home Builders Association.
Owen Sound City Council unanimously has approved the 2025 municipal levy (the amount of money raised through property taxes), ensuring continued investment in core services, infrastructure, and community priorities while maintaining responsible financial management.
Nominations for the 2025 Arts, Culture, and Volunteer Awards open Friday, February 7, 2025. The City of Owen Sound is inviting the public to submit a nomination to help recognize the significant contributions of the local arts and culture community and volunteers.
Excess snow removal operations will begin in Owen Sound’s downtown River District area tomorrow, Wednesday, February 5th, at 8 p.m. The work is expected to be completed by early Thursday morning.
The City of Owen Sound announces that online registration for the 2025 camping season at Harrison Park Family Campground opens at 9 a.m. on Monday, February 3, 2025.
In accordance with the Provincial Minimum Maintenance Standards, the City of Owen Sound is declaring an end to the Significant Weather Event that was issued on January 20, 2025.
The City of Owen Sound is pleased to announce the beginning of a new term for its dedicated public members of committees. These individuals have been appointed to serve on various City committees, including the Corporate Services, Community Services, and Operations Standing Committees, and the Tom Thomson Art Gallery Advisory Committee.
The City of Owen Sound wishes to remind residents and visitors that the previously issued Significant Weather Event remains in place. Subsequent snow squall weather patterns have caused delays in returning the City’s road and sidewalk infrastructure to an acceptable state.
A collision has impacted the traffic lights at the intersection of 8th Avenue West and 10th Street West (beside the M&Ms plaza). It is estimated that it will take three days to repair the signals.
Until the repairs are complete, the intersection has been converted to a four-way stop. Drivers are reminded to come to a complete stop and follow standard four-way stop procedures, yielding to vehicles that arrive first at the intersection.
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