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The City of Owen Sound advanced several key priorities during very successful discussions with provincial leaders at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s annual conference in Ottawa this week.
The City of Owen Sound is celebrating the groundbreaking of a landmark housing project that will bring 267 new rental suites to the community. Located at 3195 East Bayshore Road, the development by SkyDev, part of Skyline, represents a major step forward in expanding local housing options and supporting long-term growth in the area.
Next week, City of Owen Sound representatives are attending the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa to advocate on behalf of residents and taxpayers. The conference provides a vital platform for hundreds of municipalities to collaborate on addressing pressing challenges through direct conversations with provincial decision-makers.
The City of Owen Sound will lower flags at City Hall to half-mast on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in honour and remembrance of Paul Duncan, a dedicated former member of the City’s Public Works Department.
The fifth of eight Household Hazardous Waste Day events of 2025 is this Saturday, August 16! The event will be held at the Owen Sound Public Works Facility (1900 20th Street East) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The remaining schedule of Household Hazardous Waste Days in 2025 includes the following Saturdays: September 13, October 4, and October 25.
From the afternoon of Thursday, August 14th, through end of day Monday, August 18, traffic lanes will be reduced on both sides of the road north of the bridge on the Eddie Sargent Parkway to accommodate The Georgian Bay Folk Society’s 50th Summerfolk Music & Craft Festival.
Delays should be expected; please allow for additional travel time and consider an alternate route of travel where possible.
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:
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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.
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