The Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre in Owen Sound. (Matt Hermiz/Bayshore Broadcasting News)
The City of Owen Sound provided the following advisory about hours for city services and facilities over the Christmas holidays:
City Hall
Closed Monday, December 25 through Monday, January 1. Regular hours of operation resume at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2.
Public Works
Closed Monday, December 25 through Monday, January 1. Regular hours of operation resume at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2.
Transit
The Transit Terminal will be closed on Monday, December 25. It is open on Tuesday, December 26, and Monday, January 1 from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Guelph Owen Sound Transit (GOST) will be closed on Monday, December 25 and will remain operating its regular schedule every other day.
Owen Sound Transit and Mobility Transit will not be running on Monday, December 25 or Tuesday, December 26.
Waste Management
The Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, December 25, Tuesday, 26 and Monday, January 1.
There will be regular garbage and recycling collection on December 26 for East Side residents (this is not indicated on the print 2023 waste calendar, but has been updated online).
Compost Site/Natural Christmas Trees
The Leaf & Yard Waste Compost Site is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All natural Christmas trees from residents of Owen Sound can be disposed of at the compost site at 2800 28th Street East, free of charge, until Monday, January 15.
Please make sure your tree can be composted properly by following our simple guidelines:
- Remove all ornaments, decorations, lights, and tinsel
- Do not leave your tree in a plastic bag or other material
- Trees sprayed with snow foam cannot be accepted
Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library
Closed on Monday, December 25, Tuesday, December 26, and Monday, January 1. Open regular hours on all other days.
Tom Thomson Art Gallery
Open Wednesday, December 27 through Saturday, December 30 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The Gallery will return to regular public hours on Tuesday, January 2 (Tuesday – Friday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
Recreational Facilities
The Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre will be closed Sunday, December 24 starting at 12 p.m., Monday, December 25, and Monday, January 1.
The Bayshore Community Centre will be closed from Sunday, December 24, through Tuesday, December 26. It will close early at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27 and Friday, December 29. It will also be closed on Monday, January 1.
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is open on Sunday, December 24 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will be closed on Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26. It will be open Sunday, December 31 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will host a New Year’s Family Event from 12 – 4 p.m. that day. The Y will be open again on Monday, January 1 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Owen Sound Police
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For non-emergencies, call 519-376-1234 and for emergencies call 911.
Owen Sound Fire & Emergency Services
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For non-emergencies, call 519-376-2512 and for emergencies call 911.
By-law Enforcement
Complaints or questions can always be submitted online. Regular By-Law hours will resume on Tuesday, January 2 at 8:30 a.m.