Owen Sound's Statement on 2024 Financial Indicators: Improvements and Omissions

Owen Sound touts "strong progress" in 2024 financial indicators, but a closer look at the information in context reveals mixed trends and rising tax pressures. Here's what the data really shows.

Jan 21, 2026

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Owen Sound City Hall. Photo credit: Owen Sound Current

Five days after approving a $53.4 million operating budget for 2026 — the first under Ontario’s Strong Mayor system — the City of Owen Sound issued a statement titled “Provincial Financial Review Shows Strong Progress for Owen Sound,” celebrating improvements to its 2024 financial indicators.

The City…

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