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Notice of Intention to Amend The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound Procedural By-law No. 2007-242

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound, pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001 and City Policy No. CrS-C29, is giving notice that Council will be considering a By-law to amend the City’s Procedural By-law, By-law No. 2007-242, as amended, to make minor housekeeping amendments to the Definitions and […]

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Disposition or Sale – 8th St. East Water Reservoir

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound intends to consider selling or disposing of the municipal property known as the Former Water Reservoir on 8th Street East, and legally described as: Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8, Plan 16R-10604, Owen Sound. City Council proposes […]

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Owen Sound Cultural Award Nominations Now Open

The City of Owen Sound invites residents to show their love for culture by submitting a nomination for the 7th Annual Owen Sound Cultural Awards. The nomination deadline is on December 7, 2015. Residents have until then to nominate their favourite artist, event, or organization for one of eight awards, to be presented at a […]

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High Volume Water Usage – Owen Sound Seeks Public’s Assistance

The City of Owen Sound is seeking the public’s assistance in determining the source of a large volume of water usage. The City’s water control system has detected several high flow events; twice on September 10th, twice on September 11th, six times on September 15th, and three times on September 22. The water usage lasts […]

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City of Owen Sound Welcomes New Director of Corporate Services

City Manager, Wayne Ritchie is pleased to announce and welcome Kate Allan as the City’s new Director of Corporate Services. Ms. Allan will be responsible for the Finance, Human Resources, Clerks and Information Technology Departments effective September 24, 2015.

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City Announces Final Date for Fall/Winter Minor Sports Registration

The City of Owen Sound will host the final Fall/Winter minor sports registration on Wednesday, September 23rd from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre in the Bay Room.

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3rd Avenue East Reconstruction Tom Thomson Trail Closure

City officials would like to report that the Tom Thomson trail will be closed to all users from the south limit of the Waste Water Treatment Plant (2050 3rd Avenue East) to the north limit of the Water Treatment Plant (2650 3rd Avenue East) beginning September 17, 2015 and is to reopen September 30, 2015.

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Owen Sound Door-To-Door Water Samples

Owen Sound, Ontario – Friday, September 4, 2015 – It has come to the City’s attention that a private company or companies have been going door-to-door asking to test water samples in the City of Owen Sound. Homeowners are reminded they are not obligated to provide water samples to any private individuals, and that the […]

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Canada 150th & Owen Sound 160th Celebration – Request for Community Partners

The City of Owen Sound recently established the Canada 150th & Owen Sound 160th Celebration Ad Hoc Committee to develop, promote, and implement Owen Sound’s community celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Canada – Strong

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Change to October Council Meeting Date

Due to the Federal Election taking place on October 19, 2015, City Council has cancelled the regularly scheduled October 19th Council meeting and scheduled the meeting earlier. The regular Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.