General City News

The City of Owen Sound is saddened to share the passing of former Councillor Ann Kelly, a passionate and lifelong community volunteer. Ann served on Owen Sound City Council from 1989 to 1997, and again from 2001-2003. Ann’s life was marked by a deep commitment to service, compassion, and community spirit. 

The City of Owen Sound has completed Zone G for the annual fire hydrant flushing program this week and will continue to Zone C.

Yearly fire hydrant flushing ensures they are operational and improves water quality. While flushing is happening, residents may experience low water pressure or cloudy or rusty water. This is normal when flushing older cast-iron water mains. 

The 2025 Salmon Spectacular returns Friday, August 22, through Sunday, August 31, 2025, and the City of Owen Sound reminds residents and visitors to plan ahead for camping and boating needs.

For maps, rules, and booking links for all camping and boating options, visit:

• Fish Derby (inner harbour) Camping permits – OwenSound.ca/FDC
• Kelso & Harrison Park Campgrounds bookings – OwenSound.ca/Camping
• Boat Launch passes – OwenSoundBoatLaunch.ca

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It is not uncommon for the City of Owen Sound water to experience some short-duration taste and odour issues in late August to early September as Georgian Bay temperatures hit their seasonal peaks. Here is what you should know. 

The City of Owen Sound is notifying motorists of temporary flagging near the intersection of 9th Avenue East and 6th Street East on Wednesday, August 13, and Thursday, August 14, 2025, due to manhole replacement.

This is part of the large 9^th Avenue East infrastructure project underway in the area. The scope of work includes replacing the underground pipe network, expanding sidewalks, and resurfacing roads.

The City of Owen Sound is pleased to announce that a building permit has been issued for the Bayshore Terrace development, located at the partially constructed site directly across from the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre.

The latest video in Grey County’s Gather in Grey campaign is now live, highlighting some of the rich, diverse and delicious culinary offerings of Owen Sound. Titled ‘Gather in Owen Sound,’ the feature is part of a region-wide storytelling series hosted by internationally acclaimed chef and artist Roger Mooking, Grey County’s first Culinary Ambassador.

Grey Bruce Public Health, in consultation with the City of Owen Sound, has posted the beach at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park in Owen Sound as unsafe for swimming after water-sampling results – received Wednesday afternoon – showed bacterial levels exceeding Ontario Ministry of Health standards.