Tag: City hall
First items on city budget chopping block? Community grants, projects
The first meeting of a new council committee to find property tax savings is set, and one of the first items potentially on the chopping block is a popular neighbourhood improvement program. During a June 26 meeting of the strategic opportunities review working group, politicians will weigh in on a suggestion from deputy mayor Shawn […]
Owen Sound Sports Hall of Fame nominations now open
Nominations for induction into the Owen Sound Sports Hall of Fame in 2024 will be accepted until Dec. 31. Forms and criteria are downloadable from the city’s website, under Sports Hall of Fame. Nominations will be accepted in the following categories: athletes, builders, teams and merit. Forms may also be picked up from Lauren Stewart […]
FreshCo grocery store plans in city advancing
A FreshCo grocery store proposed to be built north of the Value Village store, on a parcel of land at 2125 16th Street East, east of 20th Avenue East, continues to be evaluated by city staff. The proponent, Heritage Grove Centre Inc., has submitted a zoning amendment application to put the grocery story on the […]
Public’s preferences about Alpha Street options needed
City hall is seeking public input at an operations committee meeting March 16 at city hall concerning Alpha Street rehabilitation plans and possible additional features. The study area for two-lane road is between Grey Road 17B at the top of the hill to 6th Avenue West at the bottom. The reconstruction work may include adding […]
Mayor lowers Canadian flag after remains found at another residential school
Mayor Josh Morgan has ordered the Canadian flag outside London City Hall to be lowered after another possible 2,000 unmarked graves were discovered at the former site of a Saskatchewan residential school.