Updates: How Businesses & Organizations are Responding to Owen Sound Boil Water Advisory
Restaurants, stores, healthcare facilities and local organizations are providing updates as Owen Sound’s precautionary boil water advisory continues.
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As a precautionary boil water advisory remains in effect for everyone connected to the City of Owen Sound municipal water system, local businesses and organizations are sharing updates about how the situation is affecting their operations.
Some businesses are adjusting how they prepare food and drinks, while others are clarifying whether they use municipal water or alternative sources such as wells.
Owen Sound Current is collecting and publishing publicly shared updates from businesses, community organizations and public institutions to help residents understand what services are available and how operations may be affected.
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The information below reflects updates provided by businesses and organizations and was current at the time of publication. Because circumstances may change, residents should contact businesses directly if they have questions or need confirmation about services.
This list will be updated as more information becomes available. Submit your updates to owensoundcurrenteditor@gmail.com
Where to Buy Water
Foodland Owen Sound
“Given the water issues in Owen Sound. Foodland is NOT on city water but on a well. We are currently out of bottled water but have a filtered water filling station available.”
- Foodland Owen Sound, 05:59 on March 15 2026
“We have a full 53’ trailer en route with bottled water to replenish both Foodland and FreshCo.”
- Submitted by email from a representative, 12:07 on March 15, 2026
FreshCo Owen Sound
“We have a full 53’ trailer en route with bottled water to replenish both Foodland and FreshCo.”
- Submitted by email from a representative, 12:07 on March 15, 2026
No Frills, Dean & Wendy’s
“We just got two skids of water with another 10 due in later today!”
- Posted to the store’s official Facebook at 15:34 on March 15, 2026
Zehrs Owen Sound
“We will be receiving a shipment of bottled water tonight to help support our community during the boil water advisory.
Water will be available as soon as it arrives. We’ll update here when it hits the shelves.”
- Posted on the store’s official Facebook at 13:14 on March 15, 2026
Other Business & Organization Updates
A&W Owen Sound
A&W at 1313 16th St E is open. They are not serving fountain drinks; coffee, bottled milk, and water are available for purchase.
- Confirmed in person at 13:28 on March 15, 2026
Booster Juice
The Booster Juice location at 150 16th St E Unit 200 is closed, according to signage on the door.
- Confirmed in person at 13:09 on March 15, 2026
Brightshores Owen Sound Hospital
“The Owen Sound Hospital remains fully open during the precautionary boil water advisory. Patients should continue to seek care as they normally would.
We have activated our standard emergency procedures, including the use of bottled water and alternative hygiene supplies.”
- Brightshores representative, 12:13 on March 15, 2026
Dragonfly Cafe on Hwy 6&10
Dragonfly Cafe approximately 5km south of Owen Sound is operating regularly.
“The Dragonfly Cafe is on our own water (well) so we are open regular hours.”
- Submitted by email at 13:32 on March 15, 2026
European Bakery Cafe
“The European Bakery will be open with some modifications due to the water advisory. We are abiding by the guidelines sent out by Public Health, this will also mean that some of our menu items will not be available, specifically specialty coffee drinks. We will however have coffee. Hope to see you! Stay safe.”
- European Bakery Cafe, 21:38 on March 14, 2026
Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs at 2125 16th St E is open and only selling bottled drinks.
- Confirmed in person at 13:54 on March 15, 2025
Harrison Park Inn Restaurant
“The Harrison Park Inn will be CLOSED Sunday March 15th, due to the boil-water advisory issued for the City of Owen Sound.”
- Harrison Park Inn, 09: 25 on March 15, 2026
Harvey’s Restaurant
Harvey’s at 1598 18th Ave E is open but is not serving coffee, tea, fountain drinks, or ice.
- Confirmed in person at 13:38 on March 15, 2026
McDonald’s at 1660 20th Ave E
The restaurant is open but is not selling fountain beverages or brewed drinks. Bottled water and milk are available for purchase.
- Confirmed by phone, 12:15 on March 15, 2026
OSHaRE
“Staff and volunteers are in today preparing so that tomorrow, we will be open, following all the Public Health guidelines for our normal meal hours.”
- OSHaRE representative at 12:24 on March 15, 2026
Owen Sound Fitness & Training on Bayshore Road
“Please do not drink the tap water at the gym until the water advisory has been lifted.”
- Owen Sound Fitness & Training, 18:32 on March 14, 2026
Sabitri’s
Open for business during regular hours. The owner stated he is following the boil water advisory for all water for service and food prep.
- Confirmed in person at 12:36 on March 15, 2026
Safe N’ Sound
Safe N’ Sound at 310 8th St E is open and is being supplied bottled water by SOS and other agencies.
- Confirmed in person at 12:30 on March 15, 2026
Starbucks Owen Sound
The location at 1150 16th St E is closed for the day, according to signage on the door.
- Confirmed in person at 13:08 on March 15, 2026
Sunshine Diner at 740 9 Ave East
“Because of The Boil Water Advisory, Sunshine Diner will be closed today, March 15, 2026. It will be difficult to keep everthing sanitized properly for your and our health. My apologies.”
- Ruth Davis for Sunshine Diner
Swiss Chalet
Swiss Chalet at 1598 18th Ave E is open but is not serving coffee, tea, fountain drinks, or ice.
- Confirmed in person at 13:38 on March 15, 2026
Tahini’s
Tahini’s Mediterranean Restaurant at 2125 16th St E Unit h2 is open and only selling bottled drinks.
- Confirmed in person at 13:56 on March 15, 2025
Tim Hortons at 155 9th St E, Downtown
A sign on the door indicates Tim Horton’s downtown location is closed.
Tim Hortons at 1595 16th St E, far east side
A sign on the door indicates this Tim Horton’s location is also closed.
