Thurs Apr 16 – What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound
News and updates involving Owen Sound Council, Bruce Peninsula District School, Grey Bruce Public Health, Bruce County, Bluewater Regional Science and Technology Fair, and more
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There’s no shortage of ways to get out and connect across Grey and Bruce this week—from live theatre and music to community fundraisers, hikes, and markets.
Highlights include the Owen Sound Art and Cultural Awards alongside the Jan Chamberlain Volunteer Awards, the ongoing Kiwanis Festival of Music, and multiple performances of Witness for the Prosecution at the Roxy.
You’ll also find everything from square dancing and karaoke to a Bruce Trail group hike, Canine + Human Pub Social in Port Elgin, Drag Bingo in Kincardine, and the always-busy Saturday Farmers’ Market in Owen Sound.
For a full list of what’s happening near you, check out our Local Events section below and on the website.
Public Notice
Set Sail for Summer: Boat Launch Permits Now Available for 2026 - Township of Georgian Bluffs
Residents are invited to participate in the first phase of public engagement to help choose a new name for the City park previously known as Ryerson Park - City of Owen Sound
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Today, you’ll find a report on the City of Owen Sound’s new committee structure and names, changes to the City’s multi-residential property tax ratio, information on a new program that offers to help seniors navigate housing options, another SIU investigation active in the region, and a lot more.
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