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: Published: 13 July 2015

scull-feature Contractors will begin work in the water on the Owen Sound Wastewater Treatment Plant outfall pipe the week of July 13, 2015.

The work area extends approximately 200 metres from shore, north of the community boat launch at the Bayshore Community Centre, and east of Navigation Buoy T-11, well outside the navigation channel. The area to avoid will be delineated by buoys, and a turbidity curtain, extending from the outfall location, all the way to the shoreline. Information buoys will be provided. All buoys will be lit at night time.

It is important that the boating public stay out of the work area, and give it a wide berth. It is especially important that vessels reduce speed to accommodate little to no wake for marine construction and diving operations, for an area approximately 500 metres north and south of Navigation Buoy T-11. This is to protect the health and safety of the boating public, and the workers and divers undertaking the work.

The contractor undertaking the work, ODS Marine, will provide a daily Notice to Mariners on the operations status for the duration of the project.

The work is intended to be completed prior to the Salmon Spectacular which begins on Friday, August 28, 2015.

: Published: 10 July 2015

The City of Owen Sound is seeking a volunteer to serve on the Cultural Advisory Committee. The Cultural Advisory Committee meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the Tom Thomson Art Gallery.

The City of Owen Sound considers volunteers to be the City's most valued community resource. City Council invites persons wishing to serve as a member of the Cultural Advisory Committee to submit an application to the Deputy Clerk. Application forms are due August 7, 2015 and are available in the Clerks Department or on the City's website at www.owensound.ca/committees.

A description of the Cultural Advisory Committee and the Board and Committee meeting calendar can be viewed on the City's website at www.owensound.ca/committees.

: Published: 08 July 2015

CCM-feature Cyclists are reminded to place their bicycles, when not in use, in a secure location. Cyclists are also encouraged to register their bicycles free on-line with Owen Sound Police Services by clicking on the Bicycle Registration tab at www.owensoundpolice.com By doing so, found and recovered bicycles can quickly returned to the rightful owner.

Between 8:30 – 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7th culprit(s) unknown stole 2 bicycles which had been leaning outside the front door of a residence in the 200 block 7th Street East.

The bicycles are described as...

: Published: 03 July 2015

-by Anne Finlay-Stewart

In camera agenda item #51 was about potential litigation regarding the 8th Street East slope failure. This is why we pay for insurance.
Deputations are an important part of assuring that councillors and staff know what is going on in the city and environs, and can make informed decisions. This week there were three, besides the Strategic Plan re-cap.
Ray Assistance for Youth, a drop-in in downtown Owen Sound for youth 12 to 18, has been running with the support of regional churches since 1990. Over the years, staff and volunteers have seen harder drug use and increasing vulnerability among their visitors. The centre provides snacks, activities, prayer support and a listening ear. No counselling is offered, but referrals are made to community agencies.
The Grey Sauble Conservation Authority is responsible for promoting sustainable management of renewable resources in the watershed. They assist municipalities and property owners with flood control, water quality, land use planning and forestry services as well as directly owning and managing their own properties. Last year they planted over 150,000 new trees and offered guided hikes, days camps and school-based programming to increase public awareness of our natural environment,
Jane Phillips of the Business Enterprise Centre brought four of the participant in the Summer Company program to showcase their businesses. The program, funded by the provincial government, offers solid business training and some financing for young entrepreneurs between 15 and 29. The businesses are varied – from handcrafted greeting cards and natural skin care products to turned wooden bowls and hockey skills training (without the ice).

Public question period can also be an opportunity for turning a spotlight on a particular corner of the city. Marg Gaviller, a former councillor herself, asked...
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: Published: 02 July 2015

city block reg

The Owen Sound Police Service is warning drivers that driving on a roadway that is signed as being closed for construction or other maintenance is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act and carries a fine of $110.00 and three demerit points. In addition, your insurance company may not indemnify you for any damages or collision that may occur while knowingly driving on a closed roadway. In some cases local traffic only may be permitted when it is safe to do so.

Inspector Wurfel states...