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To confirm, register, or amend your information, visit Register to Vote Ontario until August 14, 2026. Our Municipal Election Day is October 26, 2026.
The City of Owen Sound announces that online registration for the 2026 camping season at Harrison Park Family Campground opens next week, beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026.
The popular campground will operate from Thursday, May 14, until Monday, October 12, 2026. All reservations must be made through the City's online booking system at OwenSound.ca/Campgrounds, with payment required at the time of booking. Sites are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The refund policy can be viewed here.
Due to the impact of current and forecasted weather conditions on the City’s road and sidewalk infrastructure, the City of Owen Sound has declared a Significant Weather Event that will remain in effect until further notice.
The declaration of a significant weather event is not a notice of a reduced level of service or a road closure. It is intended to notify the public that caution must be observed when travelling on city-maintained roads. Restoring the roads to optimal conditions may take longer than usual.
As winter weather continues to bring snow and fluctuating conditions, the City of Owen Sound reminds residents that snowbanks on private property are the responsibility of the property owner and are not removed by City crews.
City snow removal operations focus on maintaining safe and accessible public roadways, sidewalks, and municipal properties. Snowbanks that accumulate on driveways, lawns, or other private areas due to plowing or snowfall must be removed by residents or property owners.
In accordance with the Provincial Minimum Maintenance Standards, the City of Owen Sound is declaring an end to the Significant Weather Event that was issued on January 19th, 2026.
Are you interested in helping to shape the decisions affecting the River District Business Improvement Area? If so, consider applying to serve as a Director on the River District Board of Management.
Volunteers are one of our most valued community resources. If you are interested in serving on the River District Board of Management, please submit an application to the Deputy Clerk. Application forms are due Friday, February 20, and are available on the City of Owen Sound’s website or at the Service Owen Sound counter in City Hall.
The Tom Thomson Art Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of its Winter 2026 exhibitions: Forecast – January to June and Harold Klunder: The Dance of Life. Both exhibitions open with a public reception on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 2:00–4:00 pm at the Gallery.
Nominations for the 2026 Arts and Culture are now open. The City of Owen Sound is inviting the public to help recognize the significant contributions of our local arts and culture community.
The awards reception will be held at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre on Thursday, April 16 starting at 6 p.m. The event is open to the public, includes light snacks, entertainment and cash bar. The biannual Arts and Culture awards are presented in partnership this year with the annual Jan Chamberlain Volunteer of the Year awards.
The Province of Ontario has released its annual review of Owen Sound's municipal finances, a look back at 2024 performance, and the results show significant improvements across key indicators used to assess the City's financial health.
These annual indicators, based on the City's 2024 Financial Information Return, provide the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing with a standardized way to evaluate whether municipalities are sustainable, financially flexible, and managing risk appropriately.
Due to the impact of current and forecast weather conditions on the City’s road and sidewalk infrastructure, the City of Owen Sound has declared a Significant Weather Event that will remain in effect until further notice.
The City of Owen Sound’s 2026 Budget, tabled by Mayor Ian Boddy on December 22, 2025, has been deemed adopted without amendments from Council.
The Mayor’s Budget was developed through careful and measured consultation with individual members of Council, the Director of Corporate Services, and the City Manager, in alignment with the Province of Ontario’s implementation of Strong Mayor authorities earlier this year.
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