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Kelso Beach at Nawash Park in Owen Sound posted unsafe for swimming (on behalf of Grey Bruce Public Health)
Grey Bruce Public Health, in consultation with the City of Owen Sound, has posted the beach at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park in Owen Sound as unsafe for swimming after water-sampling results – received Wednesday, August 6 – showed bacterial levels exceeding Ontario Ministry of Health standards.
The City of Owen Sound has completed Zone A for the annual fire hydrant flushing program this week and will continue to Zone G.
The Tom Thomson Art Gallery is now accepting submissions for Convergence, its biennial juried exhibition dedicated to environmentally engaged contemporary art. Running from October 18, 2025, to January 17, 2026, the exhibition will feature a dynamic selection of work by emerging and established artists from across Ontario whose practices explore the complex and evolving relationship between people and the planet.
The fourth of eight Household Hazardous Waste Day events of 2025 is this Saturday, July 12! 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 second of three Goods Exchange Days of 2025 takes place the following Saturday, July 19.
The City of Owen Sound is saddened to share the passing of former Councillor Jan Chamberlain, a passionate and dedicated community leader.
Jan served on Owen Sound City Council from 2010 to 2014, and her commitment to the community extended far beyond her time in office. She was a dedicated member of several key committees, including those focused on housing, healthcare, tourism, and community development. Jan also played an instrumental role in milestone celebrations such as the City’s Homecoming in 1987 and again in 2007.
The City of Owen Sound is notifying motorists of construction happening on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
The construction crew will be working on July 1, 2025, on the ongoing rehabilitation project of 9th Avenue East from Superior Street to 6th Street East. They will be off in observance of the Canada Day holiday on Monday, June 30, 2025.
With Canada Day celebrations just around the corner, the City of Owen Sound is sharing important information about facility closures, adjusted hours, and special programming to help residents and visitors plan ahead.
The City of Owen Sound is reminding residents that the cost of garbage bag tags will increase from $2.50 to $3.00 starting Tuesday, July 1, 2025. This fee increase was approved by City Council as part of the Fees and Charges By-Law on June 16, 2025.
Owen Sound will celebrate Canada Day on July 1 at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park with gates opening at 10 a.m. This FREE family event features entertainers, live music, over 60 marketplace vendors, 15+ food trucks, an interactive Bricks & Blocks Lego Family Fun Zone, flying dog shows, pony rides, Big Canoe tours on the water, interactive games and activities, emergency vehicles, and more!
The City of Owen Sound invites all residents to a community Open House to learn about and provide feedback on important updates to the City’s Official Plan, Zoning Bylaw, and new Urban Design Guidelines. The Open House will take place:
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