- by Anne Finlay-Stewart, Editor
In the spring of 2012, a happy band of citizen volunteers celebrated the completion of the new bandstand in Queen's Park, on the Sydenham River in Owen Sound. The "product of a million pennies" according to a plaque at the site, building the bandstand was a real collaboration of donors, workers, designers and dreamers; a gift to the community by the community.
It was described as "a modern restoration in the spirit of historic preservation", replacing a badly deteriorating structure that was destined for demolition. Blankets and pillows...
The Victoria Park Master Plan was a framework for development of the 15.7 hectare site created for the City of Owen Sound in 2011 by Benj Art Inc. Landscape Architects & Contractors. "Victoria Park was donated by the government to the people of Owen Sound in 1842, and was formerly know as ʻThe Pleasure Groundsʼ (a term commonly given to parks during the Victorian era, that differed from other public gardens in that they contained entertainments in addition to planting). The site has seen a rich history of recreation and amusements over the years - including horse races, balloon ascensions ...
Voterlookup.ca is no longer collecting or confirming information for the 2022 municipal and school board elections for this municipality. Owen Sound's Municipal Clerk's office can confirm your name is included on the 2022 Municipal Voters' List in Owen Sound here.
The Township of Georgian Bluffs is flying the Every Child Matters Flag for the month of September in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2022.
The Flag will be raised at the Shallow Lake Arena and the Kemble Women’s Institute lookout on Grey Road 1. ...
On Tuesday, September 6th, students across Ontario will be headed back to school. The Owen Sound Police Service is reminding motorists that the streets and sidewalks will once again be busy with students travelling to and from school.
Students may not always be focusing on traffic safety and motorists are encouraged to slow down and be extra cautious.
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