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The City of Owen Sound hosted a professionally facilitated stakeholder meeting on Monday, July 28, to gather targeted feedback from downtown business owners, social service representatives, and other stakeholders on safety and business conditions in the River District. The “Community Stakeholder Discussion to Foster a Vibrant River District” was held in response to a request from the Owen Sound Police Services Board.
The insights and potential actions from the meeting will be shared in a report to Owen Sound Council in September.
Grey County is improving the intersection of 14th Street West and 2nd Avenue West (Grey Road 1). Walker Construction, the County's contractor retained to complete this work, is planning closures in the Grey Road 1 and 14th Street West area on Wednesday, July 30, and Thursday, July 31.
The City of Owen Sound invites members of the media and the public to attend a special ceremony and plaque unveiling celebrating the Manitoba-inspired lights and public area on the inner east harbour. The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 4 p.m. at the Manitoba, just north of Mudtown Station Brewery & Restaurant, which will be hosting Midweek Music the same day, beginning at 4:30 p.m. This event offers an opportunity for the public to gather, celebrate, and learn more about the story behind the lights and the public area.
The City of Owen Sound will continue with our annual fire hydrant flushing program and move into Zone B beginning Monday, July 28th, 2025. This program is critical to ensuring the operation of all city-owned fire hydrants, removing sediment from water mains, and monitoring water quality.
On July 22, 2025, at 12:30 a.m., Owen Sound Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of smoke in the area of 6th Street East and 9th Avenue East.
Firefighters responded to the call and found a two-storey building on fire. The structure was fully involved. The building appeared not to have been in use for several years. It was a complete loss, and demolition was required to make the scene safe.
The urgent need for affordable, safe housing is not unique to the Scenic City, but it is a pressing one. To address this challenge head-on, the City of Owen Sound is taking decisive action through a strategic partnership with the Province of Ontario, Owen Sound Housing Company Limited (OSHCL), and Grey County.
At the July 21, 2025 City Council meeting, Council approved a deliberate and coordinated action that will begin the transfer of lands adjacent to Bayfield Landing to the Owen Sound Housing Company Limited. This strategic use of lands recently acquired with support from Grey County and the Province of Ontario, will directly support the development of affordable housing.
The City of Owen Sound will be reducing lanes between 23rd Street West and 24th Street West on 3rd Avenue West on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 6:30AM. This closure is needed for the installation of a set of sanitary sewer and water services and is expected to reopen by the end of the day on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Owen Sound kicks off its Outdoor Movie Night season on Friday, July 25 at the Community Waterfront Heritage Centre with a free screening of Disney’s new Snow White. The family-friendly evening begins at 7 p.m. with kids’ activities and the movie starting at dusk.
Adding to the excitement, the majestic TS Playfair Tall Ship will be docked nearby from July 25–28, offering free public deck tours on Sunday, July 27. Visitors can also explore the Community Waterfront Heritage Centre all weekend and enjoy a live Celtic music performance by The O'Deadlys at TD Harbour Nights on Sunday evening. It’s a weekend full of movies, music, history, and maritime fun on Owen Sound’s harbourfront.
The City of Owen Sound is advising residents and visitors to plan ahead for road and waterway disruptions this Sunday, July 20, 2025, as the Subaru Triathlon Series returns to the city, featuring both sprint and Olympic distance races.
The event, hosted at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park, will see over 400 athletes swimming, cycling, and running through Owen Sound’s roadways and inner harbour throughout the day.
Please be advised that City Council will hold a Special Council meeting on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
The purpose of the Special Council meeting is for Council to discuss several matters in Closed Session.
The Special Council meeting agenda will be available for review prior to the meeting and the open portion of the meeting will be livestreamed on the Council and Committee page on the City's website.
For more information, please contact Allison Penner, Deputy Clerk at 519-376-4440 ext. 1235 or by email to apenner@owensound.ca.
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