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Owen Sound is experiencing remarkable development growth in 2025, with building activity reaching historic highs. Years of preparation by City Council, along with the dedicated work of city staff, are now paying off as major projects move forward and investment in the city surges.
Construction values in Owen Sound have reached $214.5 million year-to-date. In the past six years, construction values peaked at $67 million in 2020. This exceptional growth reflects both the City’s commitment to strategic planning and the strong interest from developers in Owen Sound’s future.
The City of Owen Sound is set to host an in-person Community Open House on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Bayshore Community Centre. This free, family-friendly event offers residents a unique opportunity to connect directly with City Council and staff, learn more about essential City services, and engage with community organizations that play a vital role in daily life.
Please be advised that the Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. has been rescheduled to Monday, September 29, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
The River District and the City of Owen Sound are thrilled to welcome back Cars & Coffee, Concours d’Lemons, and Automotive Seminars on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
The sixth of eight Household Hazardous Waste Day events of 2025 is this Saturday, September 13! The event will be held at the Owen Sound Public Works Facility (1900 20th Street East) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The remaining schedule of Household Hazardous Waste Days in 2025 includes the following Saturdays: October 4, and October 25.
At approximately 5:00 a.m., Owen Sound Fire and Emergency Services responded to reports of heavy smoke coming from a broken second-floor window at 1005 2nd Avenue East.
Ten firefighters attended the second-alarm call and encountered residents evacuating the building. Burnt clothing was discovered in a second-floor sleeping room, and the fire was quickly extinguished using a portable fire extinguisher.
The City of Owen Sound Water and Wastewater Department is continuing the annual fire hydrant flushing program this week in Zone E. This is the last zone to be flushed, and once the work is complete, this project will be done for 2025.
Major infrastructure improvements are set to begin at the 27th Street West Sanitary Pump Station, bringing enhanced reliability and improved wastewater services to residents in the area.
The comprehensive rehabilitation project at 200 27th Street West will modernize the aging pump station infrastructure, replacing outdated equipment with state-of-the-art technology to ensure dependable service for years to come.
The City of Owen Sound is notifying the public of upcoming road interruptions due to watermain replacement construction in the vicinity of East Bayshore Road and 32nd Street East.
The City of Owen Sound will resurface twenty-two road segments in 2025. This work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, September 4, 2025. It includes adjusting of underground infrastructure, milling of existing pavement, paving with new hot mix asphalt, maintaining proper drainage, and installing new pavement markings.
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