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Notice of Passing of a Development Charges By-law

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound passed Development Charges By-law No. 2015-080 on the 27th day of May, 2015, under Section 2 of the Development Charges Act, 1997. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board under Section 14 of […]

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Free Public Transit Available on June 3rd In Recognition of Seniors’ Month

The City of Owen Sound is pleased to announce that Forcier Grant – Grey Bruce Law in Owen Sound, have partnered with the City to provide free bus service to transit riders on June 3rd in celebration of Seniors’ Month. Both Conventional and Specialized Transit services will operate at no charge to transit riders on […]

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Good Cheer Splash Pad Opens at Kelso Beach Park

The City of Owen Sound is pleased to announce that the Good Cheer Splash Pad located at Kelso Beach Park is now open for public use.

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TD Harbour Nights Concert Series

Owen Sound, Ontario – Thursday, May 21, 2015 – This year, the TD Harbour Nights Concert Series is “Celebrating the Songwriter” with an eclectic line up of local and visiting singersongwriters appearing weekly in free outdoor concerts from June 28 to August 16. The season kicks off with a special launch party at the Owen […]

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Notice of Community Planning & Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Date

Please be advised that the the Community Planning & Heritage Advisory Committee will be meeting with the Operations Advisory Committee at their meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 4:30 PM. This will be in addition to the regularly scheduled meetings of the Community Planning & Heritage Advisory Committee. Additional information about this committee can […]

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Sale of Court Building and Jail

The City of Owen Sound announced today that Southbridge Care Homes intends to build a new long-term care facility in Owen Sound at the former Courthouse site.

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City Council Appoints New City Manager

Mayor Ian Boddy announced today the appointment of the City of Owen Sound’s City Manager, Wayne Ritchie, CPA, CGA.

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Notice of Complete Application and Notice of Public Meeting Respecting a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound deemed the following application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law, a complete application under Section 34 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, Chapter P. 13, as amended. TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound […]

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April 2015 Building Statistics

Building permits issued in April were valued at $2.2 million, according to Owen Sound Chief Building Official Kevin Hicks. Total construction value to date this year equalled $3.7 million. Both values are up over the same periods in 2014.

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Notice of Special Council Meeting Respecting Employee Negotiations

Please be advised that Mayor Boddy has called a Special Meeting of City Council on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. in the Basement Boardroom at Owen Sound City Hall located at 808 2nd Avenue East. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to discuss one matter relating to employee negotiations respecting the City […]