Weather & Emergency Updates
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Township of Georgian Bluffs
177964 Grey Road 18,
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5
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Phone: 519-376-2729
Fax: 519-372-1620
Waste Collection Delay - December 29, 2025
Due to today’s snowy conditions, waste collection may not be completed as scheduled. If your waste is not collected today, please bring it back in and set it out again on your next regular collection day. Thank you for your patience.
Significant Weather Event Declared
The Township of Georgian Bluffs has declared a significant weather event due to forecasted and/or observed weather conditions. The declaration is to notify the public that due to the current or forecasted conditions, caution is to be observed when travelling on roads maintained by the Township of Georgian Bluffs, and that it may take longer than usual to bring the condition of the roads back to a state of repair.
We expect delays to waste collection due to the weather and road conditions.
Please use caution and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination. Gravel roads in particular have been impacted by the freeze/thaw cycle, so please be extra cautious on gravel roads. The significant weather event remains in effect until the event is declared to be over.
For more information on road conditions in Georgian Bluffs, visit www.georgianbluffs.ca/snowclearing. For active Weather Warnings, visit the Environment Canada Website.
Holiday Office Closure
The Georgian Bluffs Township offices are closed for the holidays from noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, until Friday, January 2, 2026. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 9 a.m.
During this time, please make use of our online services at www.georgianbluffs.ca for any inquiries.
For missed waste pickups, please reach out to Waste Management directly at canresidential@wm.com or 1-800-561-1655.
Georgian Bluffs wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season, and looks forward to another great year in 2026.
With melting snow and rain, we're experiencing water accumulation along our roads. Please be cautious of water next to the road, on the shoulder, and covering lanes. Hydroplaning is a possibilty, so drive slowly and with care.
Please be patient as we wait for the waters to recede. Our operations crews are actively addressing the situation where possible. Thank you for your understanding!
As temperatures rise and the snow begins to melt, Georgian Bluffs is preparing for the challenges of the spring thaw. The combination of a high snowpack and seasonal rainfall may lead to deteriorating road conditions and flooding risks, particularly in low-lying areas.
The Significant Weather Event declared on March 6, 2025 has now ended.
Thank you for your patience. For more information on winter snow clearing in Georgian Bluffs, visit www.georgianbluffs.ca/snowclearing
The Township of Georgian Bluffs has declared a significant weather event due to forecasted and/or observed weather conditions.
This winter has brought significant snowfall, and with more on the way, it’s essential to clear excess snow and ice from your roof before it leads to damage or safety hazards. Heavy accumulation can cause ice dams, leaks, and even structural failure.
To ensure safe and effective snow removal, consider the following guidelines:
The Significant Weather Event declared on February 7, 2025, has now ended.
With road closures in place across the region and staff unable to travel safely, Georgian Bluffs will be closing the Administrative Office and all facilities, including the Kemble, Kilsyth, and Shallow Lake arenas, for the remainder of the day. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are advising against all non-essential travel due to hazardous road conditions, blowing snow, and low visibility.
Township facilities are closed for the rest of the day, Monday, February 17th, due to weather conditions. Al programming at Shallow Lake Arena, including Minor Hockey, is cancelled for the rest of the day. Programming at Kilsyth and Kemble community centers is also cancelled for the rest of the day.
Update: (12:25 p.m., Monday, February 17) All missed collections will be completed on their next regularly scheduled collection date. Missed collections in North and South Keppel will occur on Monday, February 24th. Please return all refuse placed curbside indoors until your next regularly scheduled collection.
Waste Management have advised that they have had to cease collections on Monday February 17th due to worsening weather conditions, poor visibility and drifting snow.
The Township of Georgian Bluffs has declared a significant weather event due to forecasted and/or observed weather conditions.The Township of Georgian Bluffs has declared a significant weather event due to forecasted and/or observed weather conditions.
Contact Us
Township of Georgian Bluffs
177964 Grey Road 18,
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5
Send Email to Georgian Bluffs
Phone: 519-376-2729
Fax: 519-372-1620
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