General City News

As advised by Grey Bruce Public Health, the City of Owen Sound has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for all residents and consumers using the municipal water system. This is a precautionary measure due to high levels of turbidity (cloudiness in the water) observed at the water treatment plant. High levels of turbidity can interfere with disinfection, which is one component of water treatment. The water currently continues to meet all other quality and testing standards. 

While the precautionary boil water advisory is in place, please bring all water to a rolling boil for one (1) minute before using it for drinking, preparing food or beverages, making ice cubes, washing fruits and vegetables, or brushing teeth. This is particularly important for young children, older adults and people who are immuno-compromised to protect their health.  

In addition to boiling water, the City of Owen Sound is asking all residents, as well as anyone who lives or works in a building connected to the City’s water system, to reduce their water use. This request will aid in required remedial actions.

The City of Owen Sound is seeking interested business operators to submit proposals for the operation of a food concession at Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre located at 700 10th Street East, Owen Sound.  The City-owned building is home to twin NHL ice pads and a health, fitness and recreation centre, including an 8-lane pool, warm water pool and a full fitness facility operated by the YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce.

After another well-used winter season, the City of Owen Sound announces that the Good Cheer Rink at Harrison Park is now closed for the season. The City thanks everyone who visited the rink this season and helped make it a lively community gathering place.

Please be advised that the Committee of Adjustment hearing scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026 has been rescheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. The meeting was previously scheduled for 3:00 p.m.

The Committee of Adjustment also serves, as required, as the Property Standards Committee pursuant to the City’s Board and Committee By-law. The Committee of Adjustment will sit as the Property Standards Committee to hear two appeals of property standards orders on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, beginning at 3:00 p.m. 

Our apologies, the previous notice for the upcoming PIC listed the date incorrectly. Below is the corrected date. Thank you for your understanding. 

Please be advised that a Public Information Centre will take place on Thursday, March 19, at 4:30 PM outside the Council Chamber at City Hall. 

The City of Owen Sound, Public Works and Engineering department is notifying the public that effective Sunday, March 1, select roadways within the City will be under a reduced load period (maximum 5 tonnes per axle). This seasonal restriction is activated in alignment with Grey County and other local municipalities due to milder weather conditions at this time of year. 

Please be advised that City Council will hold a Special Council meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. 

The purpose of the Special Council meeting is for Council to consider a staff report respecting the Grey County Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force’s report and recommendation to transfer County roads to its member municipalities.

The City of Owen Sound is notifying the public regarding an upcoming Public Information Centre (PIC) for the 16th Street East Pedestrian Tunnel Rehabilitation and Sidewalk Extension.  A Public Information Centre is an opportunity to learn more about the project and provide feedback to City staff.