General City News

  • Registration Begins Feb. 17 for City-Run Youth Summer Camps

    Online registration for 2026 City-run youth summer camps will open Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 9 a.m. Families can choose from a wide range of affordable, inclusive recreation programs, including new and returning sports camps and the expanded return of Camp TOM: Summer Art Adventures at the Tom Thomson Art Gallery. 

  • Traffic Signal Pole Replacement

    The City of Owen Sound will be replacing a traffic signal located on the northwest quadrant of the intersection of 10th Street East and 2nd Avenue East. The existing pole has deteriorated over time and requires replacement to maintain safety and reliability. 

  • Continued Road Closure: Eddie Sargent Parkway

    The Eddie Sargent Parkway will remain closed between 19th Street West and 23rd Street West due to icing caused by a watermain break. This closure will remain in place until conditions permit and are safe for regular road use.  

  • February 6, 2026: Warming Centres During Extreme Cold Event

    Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for this weekend, February 7 and 8. The City of Owen Sound is reminding residents of the Warming Centres available during such an event. If caught outside in extreme cold, seek shelter in designated warming stations during regular business hours.  

  • Road Closure Due to Watermain Break: Eddie Sargent Parkway

    The City of Owen Sound is on site attending to a watermain break along Eddie Sargent Parkway between 19th St W and 23rd St W. As a result, this section of the road is closed; motorists are asked to avoid the area while crews undertake emergency watermain repairs.  

  • Sports Hall of Fame logo
    2026 Owen Sound Sports Hall of Fame Inductees

    On behalf of the Sports Hall of Fame Committee Members, the City of Owen Sound is pleased to announce the 2026 inductees to the Sports Hall of Fame! The Awards Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre.  Click through to see who is being inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame this year.

  • Downtown Excess Snow Removal Wednesday, February 4

    Beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 4th, excess snow removal operations will be taking place in Owen Sound’s River District area. The work is expected to be completed by early Thursday morning. 

    Vehicles parked in the downtown core must be removed from parking spaces by 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4th, to allow access for snow removal equipment. Winter overnight parking restrictions are in place. Vehicles interfering with snow removal activities will be towed. 

  • City Announces New Term for Public Committee Members

    The City of Owen Sound is pleased to announce the beginning of a new term for its dedicated public members of committees. These individuals have been appointed to serve on various City committees, including the Corporate Services, Community Services, and Operations Standing Committees, and the Tom Thomson Art Gallery Advisory Committee.  

  • Notice of Public Information Centre

    Please be advised that a Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.  

     
    The purpose of the PIC is to share information about the upcoming 4th Avenue West Reconstruction Project. This project will include replacing water and sewer pipes, the sidewalk, and the road. Public Works and Engineering staff will be on site to answer questions and share information about the options under consideration. 

     

  • Notice of Special Meeting of River District Board of Management

    Please be advised that the River District Board of Management (RDBM) will hold a Special RDBM meeting on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

    The purpose of the Special RDBM meeting is for the RDBM to consider a deputation respecting a partnership request with the Beth Ezekiel Synagogue for the Safer and Vital Communities Grant, as well as a staff report respecting options for non-eligible recycling collection in the River District.

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