General City News

From June through September, Owen Sound's vibrant River District, waterfront, and historic sites will come alive with free concerts, community celebrations, shopping events, heritage experiences, and family-friendly activities! The 2026 summer lineup features the return of popular favourites including the Canada Day Celebration, Mid Week Music, TD Harbour Nights, Doors Open Owen Sound, and the River District's Hottest Street Sale, plus exciting new activities, like the light drone show on June 30.  Read on for all the exciting summer plans in Owen Sound!

The City of Owen Sound, in partnership with Priestly Demolition Contractors, will begin demolition of the building located at 994 1st Avenue East on June 9, 2026. 

The City of Owen Sound is notifying the public of an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Event on Saturday, June 13.  This event will be held at the Public Works Facility (1900 20th Street East) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Harrison Park Mile Drive Trail will be closed daily from Tuesday, June 9 until Friday, June 12, from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day.  It will close for high priority tree removals and pruning. 

The Mile Drive closure will extend from the South Bridge at the Harrison Park Campground to the North Bridge at the overflow parking trailhead each day.

"Since the tragic loss of Sharif Rahman in August of 2023, our community has been seeking answers. I'm proud of the ways our community continues to honour Sharif's memory, support his family, and continue his legacy of kindness.

Today as we learn the outcome of the legal proceedings, we know that regardless of the sentences given, it's never going to feel like enough, because the loss is forever.

I encourage everyone in our community to continue to embody generosity and kindness towards one another in honour of Sharif Rahman and his family."

- Mayor Ian Boddy

The City of Owen Sound is notifying our residents and visitors of a temporary road closure in support of a community event taking place in the River District this weekend.

The 800 block of 2nd Avenue East will be closed to all vehicular traffic on Saturday, June 6, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to accommodate the Toronto Triumph Club’s Annual Spring Fling Car Show. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes through the downtown core during this time and are reminded to exercise caution in the area.

The City of Owen Sound is notifying motorists of a road closure along 16th Avenue E between 17th Street E and 20th Street East starting on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

The City of Owen Sound is providing an update on our 2026 Road Resurfacing Program. Due to scheduling adjustments, work that was originally anticipated to begin in May has been delayed and is now expected to begin by June 5, 2026. The revised schedule has also allowed for the addition of several roadway segments to the project scope.

Please be advised that The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound intends to adopt the proposed 2026 Fees and Charges By-law, in accordance with subsection 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25.