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The City of Owen Sound and CBC News are inviting the public to a special live broadcast of CBC Morning Live with Heather Hiscox on Tuesday, October 28, from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. outside Owen Sound’s City Hall.
City staff will be installing the seasonal Noma cross-street lights along Second Avenue East, closing one block at a time to minimize the disruption to visitors and businesses in the River District.
The removal schedule is as follows (timelines are approximate):
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Tues. October 21 |
700 block of 2nd Ave E |
6:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
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Wed. October 22 |
800 block of 2nd Ave E |
6:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
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Thurs. October 23 |
900 block of 2nd Ave E |
6:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
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Fri. October 24 |
1000 block of 2nd Ave E |
6:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
The Tom Thomson Art Gallery invites the public to an unforgettable evening, Palette to Palate, where art, cuisine, and culture unite for a uniquely Canadian celebration. Tickets are $75 each and are now on sale for this event, which will take place on Saturday, November 1, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the TOM. Palette to Palate, sponsored by 89.3 CFOS FM, will be an all-Canadian evening featuring “Group of Seven” tasting stations, live music, exclusive vault tours, an art sale and silent auction, plus a Northern Lights Toast to Tom. Guests can also enjoy a cash bar showcasing local Coffin Ridge Winery beverages, celebrating the best of Canadian art, food, and culture.
Construction has officially begun on ‘Harbour West’, a major new housing development that will bring 224 rental apartments to Owen Sound’s west waterfront area. The groundbreaking ceremony marks an exciting new chapter for the former Black Clawson Kennedy (BCK) property at 1144 1st Avenue West.
The Harbour West project, led by Hansa Financial & Property Management, will transform the long-vacant waterfront site into a six-building residential space featuring 224 rental apartments. Site preparation is underway, including the crushing of existing concrete for reuse on site, as well as groundwork for piling and foundation. The first tenants are anticipated to move in by Fall 2026.
Next week, October 19–25, 2025, is Local Government (Gov) Week, and the City of Owen Sound is joining communities across Ontario in celebrating the people, programs, and services that make local government work every day.
During Local Gov Week, the City of Owen Sound will host an in-person Open House on Monday, October 20, at the Bayshore Community Centre. Residents are invited to meet City Council representatives and staff in person, learn about City services, and ask questions directly.
As part of Local Gov Week, the City is also encouraging residents to consider volunteering for one of several City committees currently seeking new members.
November 2025 River District Board of Management Meeting Rescheduled
The Tom Thomson Art Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of its Fall 2025 exhibitions: Convergence and Bianca Artemida Nam: Where the Willows Weep and Orchids Dream. Both exhibitions open with a public reception on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the TOM.
It’s nearly time for Thanksgiving weekend, and the City is reminding everyone of facility closures, modified hours, and updated programming.
To better align with shorter daylight hours at this time of year, Owen Sound’s Leaf and Yard Waste site will close daily at 5 p.m. starting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Updated hours for the site through the fall are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m, daily.
City Council has approved a historic 25-year strategic plan that lays out key principles and priorities to secure Owen Sound’s future as a livable, safe and enjoyable city for everyone.
“Vision 2050 charts our City’s future at a time of unprecedented change, challenge and opportunity,” said Mayor Ian Boddy. “It provides a compass bearing for current and future City Councils to set priorities and take action.”
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