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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 9th 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.
Please be advised that the Corporation of the City of Owen Sound intends to adopt an amendment to Fees and Charges By-law No. 2024-078, in accordance with subsection 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25.
The Fees and Charges By-law is being updated to:
Add and increase fees related to by-law services.
The City of Owen Sound is notifying motorists of a change in traffic signals at the intersection of 9th Avenue East and 6th Street East.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane on Tuesday, August 5 and Wednesday, August 6, with flaggers on site to direct traffic. This is part of the large 9th Avenue East infrastructure project underway in the area. The scope of work includes underground pipe network replacement, sidewalk expansion, and road resurfacing.
Shortly before 7:30 a.m., Owen Sound Fire and Emergency Services responded to a three-story building in the 900 block of 2nd Avenue East for a report of smoke filling the hallway.
As the August long weekend approaches, the City wants to help you plan ahead with details on facility closures and adjusted hours for Monday, August 4.
The City of Owen Sound hosted a professionally facilitated stakeholder meeting on Monday, July 28, to gather targeted feedback from downtown business owners, social service representatives, and other stakeholders on safety and business conditions in the River District. The “Community Stakeholder Discussion to Foster a Vibrant River District” was held in response to a request from the Owen Sound Police Services Board.
The insights and potential actions from the meeting will be shared in a report to Owen Sound Council in September.
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