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Precautionary Boil Water Advisory LIFTED
In consultation with Grey Bruce Public Health, the City of Owen Sound’s precautionary boil water advisory has been lifted, effective immediately (Monday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m.)
The precautionary boil water advisory for the City of Owen Sound has been lifted based on an engineering assessment, conducted by Public Health Ontario and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), confirming adequate disinfection of the water. This confirms the water is safe to drink.
A precautionary boil water advisory, like the one issued in Owen Sound, is issued when there’s no confirmed contamination, but one or more of the water-testing parameters indicate there could be a risk to public health (in this case, the turbidity or cloudiness of the water). A standard boil water advisory is issued when the presence of harmful pathogens has been confirmed in the drinking water supply.
To confirm, register, or amend your information, visit Register to Vote Ontario until August 14, 2026. Our Municipal Election Day is October 26, 2026.
Step back in time and explore the vibrant Prohibition era with the Corkscrew City Tour, set to take place on Saturday, October 5th, 2024. For just $115 per person, join us on an unforgettable adventure through Owen Sound, famously known as the last dry city in Canada.
At the July 22, 2024, Council meeting, City Council approved Resolution number R-240722-007 for Staff Report OP-24-35 to end funding the recycling convenience depot at the Miller Waste Transfer Station on September 30, 2024.
Miller Waste Systems has confirmed that as of October 1, 2024, they will continue to operate the recycling depot services for the foreseeable future.
On Saturday, August 31, Owen Sound City Hall will be illuminated with purple lighting in honour of International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD).
The Tom Thomson Art Gallery has partnered with Coffin Ridge for another remarkable evening of wine, food, and live music at the Winery on Friday, September 6. The event, titled A Deadly Pairing, includes 10 tasting stations, live music by Higher FunKtion, live and silent auctions, a cash bar, and famous Coffin Ridge pizza for late-night nibbling.
It’s nearly time for Labour Day weekend, and the City is reminding everyone of facility closures, modified hours, and alternate programming.
On Sunday, August 25, 2024 at approximately 12:30PM, Owen Sound Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of a structure fire with heavy smoke coming from a 2nd floor window in the 1000 block of 6th Ave W.
Cause of fire is due to a clothes dryer malfunction. No injuries occurred as a result of the fire. Residents are reminded to clean your lint trap and dryer vents regularly.
Service requests or concerns can be submitted for various City services online. By visiting OwenSound.ca/ReportAConcern, issues and by-law complaints can be directed to the appropriate staff for tracking and follow-up purposes.
Please note that the September meeting of the Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee has been rescheduled to Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
With the 2024 Salmon Spectacular event beginning soon, residents and visitors are reminded boat launch passes can be easily and conveniently purchased online, as well as camping at the Kelso Beach at Nawash Park Campground can also be booked online through the City’s Tourism website or directly through the City’s online Facility Booking portal here.
Representatives from the City of Owen Sound are attending the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa from August 18 through August 21, 2024.
More than 2,500 participants from hundreds of municipalities and organizations across Ontario are attending the conference, which serves as a critical platform for municipal and provincial officials to address pressing challenges that extend beyond municipal resources and responsibilities.
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