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December Building Statistics – Owen Sound

Building permits issued in December were valued at $3 million, according to Owen Sound Chief Building Official Kevin Hicks. The total value of construction for 2014 was higher than the previous year. The major projects issued permits last month were construction of a Princess Auto store at Heritage Grove, valued at $1.9 million; alterations to […]

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Owen Sound Warns Of Sidewalk and Road Condtions

The City of Owen Sound Public Works employees continue to plow City streets in an effort to keep all arterial and collector roads clear and passable. Road conditions along arterial and collector roadways are in fair to poor condition while side streets are considered to be in poor condition. Motorists are encouraged to remain off […]

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Rogers Hometown Hockey Rings in the New Year in Owen Sound, January 3 & 4

The Scenic City is kicking off 2015 in a big way as the Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour presented by Scotiabank and Dodge rolls into Owen Sound on January 3 & 4. The ultimate hockey festival will feature appearances by current Maple Leafs defencemen Morgan Reilly and Jake Gardiner, as well as NHL alumni Wayne Primeau […]

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Our Shotgun Wedding’ to Perform at City’s New Year’s Eve Family Celebration

On December 31st, the City of Owen Sound welcomes popular local music group ‘Our Shotgun Wedding’ to the New Year’s Eve Family Celebration at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre. This popular annual event also features ice skating, swimming, family gym time, crafts, face painting, and a massive balloon drop at early New Year”

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Owen Sound Replaces Snow Blower

Owen Sound, Ontario – Monday, December 15, 2014 – The City of Owen Sound replaced their25 year old snow blower this fall with a new 2014 LM 220 Front Loader Mount Blower. The old LM220 snow blower serviced the City well for many years, but with its age came thechallenges of not being 100% reliable […]

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Notice of Open House & Public Information Centre Development Charges – Owen Sound

The City of Owen Sound, through its Development Charges Ad Hoc Committee, will be hosting an Open House and Public Information Centre on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at the Bayshore Community Centre, 1900 3rd Avenue East. Doors open at 6:30p.m. and a formal presentation will commence at 7:00 p.m. followed by discussion, and a question […]

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The Deadline for Submitting Applications to Owen Sound Boards and Committees Has Been Extended

City Council invites persons wishing to serve as a member on a Board or Committee to submit an application to the Deputy Clerk by FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014. A description of the Boards and Committees and application forms are available in the Clerks Department or on the City’s website at www.owensound.ca/committees.

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Public Meeting being held to Review City’s Ice Allocation Policy

The City of Owen Sound, through its Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee, will be hosting a public meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers as part of its annual review of the City’s Ice Allocation Policy and Procedures. The City’s Ice Allocation Policy and Procedures includes a requirement for […]