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Notice to Ratepayers Regarding Water Bills
February 5, 2026: Water bills are currently delayed and will be issued shortly. We are working on the issue and will have bills available as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Environment Canada has issued a Cold Warning for Grey County. Wind chills of -30 C to -35 C are expected on February 7 and February 8. Visit our Warming Centres page for more information.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Please be advised that a Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
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.
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.
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