City of Owen Sound

10/16/2026

Press Release
For Immediate Release
October 16, 2026

MS Chi-Cheemaun to Enter Dry Dock Following 2026 Sailing Season
Public invited to watch Marine Evacuation System Safety Drill

Owen Sound, Ont. – With the 2026 sailing season concluding on October 18, the Owen Sound Transportation Company (OSTC) is reminding passengers and community members that there will be no public fall repositioning cruise this year. The MS Chi-Cheemaun will sail overnight to Owen Sound, arriving in the harbour early Monday morning, October 19, before the vessel departs later that day for dry dock in Hamilton, Ontario. The scheduled dry dock period supports mandatory inspections and maintenance to help ensure the vessel remains safe and reliable for future sailing seasons.

Join us at Owen Sound Harbour on October 19 at 9:00 a.m. to watch the crew deploy the MS Chi-Cheemaun’s port-side Marine Evacuation System (MES). The exercise supports OSTC’s ongoing commitment to safety and emergency preparedness. OSTC staff and Georgian College marine students will participate as passengers while the MES is deployed and a Zodiac boat tows the life raft to shore. Everyone is welcome to watch!

Passengers can visit the ontarioferries.com early next year for information on the 2027 sailing schedule.

This is the final weekend to join us aboard the MS Chi-Cheemaun this season, with service between Tobermory and Manitoulin Island available until October 18. Whether travelling by motor home, commercial vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or passenger, come out to enjoy the scenic crossing of Georgian Bay. For reservations and information, call 1-800-265-3163 or visit ontarioferries.com.

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This has been shared on our website: https://www.ontarioferries.com/ccmdrydockandmes2026/

10/16/2026

Starts today!

In this very moment the small but mighty organizing committee for WOOD SYMPOSIUM 2026 is meeting for the last time before the big event! Special thanks to Mike, Kim, Maryann, Rebecca, our behind the scenes participant Paula and our closing support Trevor for all your work to make this event great!

We would also like to thank Upwards Art Studio because it was your Canadian Encaustic Conference that inspired it all!

Registration for WOOD SYMPOSIUM 2026 is closed but the public are encouraged to join us at:

Grey Gallery for the WOOD SYMPOSIUM 2026 Exhibition (Friday Oct 16 from 4-6; Saturday noon to 5:30; Sunday 10:30-1:30) and also

at Grey Roots for vendor displays including: Welbeck BMR; William Wood-Write Ltd; ONEWAY Manufacturing; GBM: Grey Bruce Makers; Grey Sauble Conservation Authority; Ginger Press Bookshop and the Grey Bruce Woodturners Guild (vendor booths are open Friday Oct 16 from 6:30-8:30; Saturday 8am to 3pm; Sunday 9am to noon)

See you soon!

10/16/2026

Help shape the future of Owen Sound’s River District!

The City is developing a Streetscape Renewal Plan and wants your input on opportunities to improve public spaces, including seating, landscaping, wayfinding, lighting, public art and pedestrian amenities.

Share your ideas by 4:30 p.m. on November 3.

Click here for the project page and survey:https://ourcity.owensound.ca/river-district-streetscape-renewal

10/15/2026

TC Transcontinental has been part of our community since 1992, with roots in Owen Sound reaching back to 1853, when Richardson, Bond & Wright (RBW) built a printing plant in our city. For generations, this operation has been a strong and significant employer, and its work has touched the daily lives of many residents and businesses throughout our community.

Yesterday’s announcement is deeply concerning for the employees, families and local businesses affected. On behalf of City Council and the City of Owen Sound, I want those impacted to know that your community is behind you.

Given the significance of this announcement for our community, I have asked the City Manager to lead the City’s efforts to bring key partners together around a coordinated response. Today, we have connected with the Province of Ontario, Grey County, Georgian College and Employment Services Bruce Grey Huron Perth, and have spoken directly with TC Transcontinental. Together, we are working to better understand the needs of affected employees and the broader impact on our community, and to identify the supports and resources that can assist those affected.

Our immediate priority is to understand the situation before determining what further action is needed. The City Manager is working with our partners to gather information about the impact on employees and the community. This information-gathering phase is important. It will help us identify the needs, understand the supports already available and determine where additional assistance is required.

The City of Owen Sound is committed to advocating for our community, connecting residents with available supports and working with our partners to pursue opportunities that protect and strengthen local employment. As we develop a clearer understanding of the impacts and needs, we will be in a better position to determine the appropriate next steps and will share further information with the community.

Owen Sound is a resilient, skilled and caring community. We have strong partners coming together, and we will meet this challenge with compassion for those affected and a clear focus on supporting a strong future for our city.

10/15/2026

ℹ️Visit https://www.OwenSoundVotes.ca for all election information for the upcoming Municipal and School Board Elections.

10/14/2026

Registration is officially open for the 2027 Grey Bruce Home and Lifestyle Show taking place in Owen Sound on May 1 & 2.

Are you a home improvement expert, contractor, designer, or vendor? Join us to showcase your business to homeowners looking for their next big project.

Secure your spot today!

Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre/JD McArthur Arena

Click the link to register your booth now! https://ow.ly/pH7J50ZBrRJ