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Applications are now being accepted for two summer student positions as Horticulture and Maintenance Assistants.  Deadline is April 27th.  Applicants must have completed at least one year at University or College and be registered to return in the Fall.  Students will be primarily responsible for watering and caring for flowers and plants downtown and for maintaining the streets in the downtown core; must be available to work weekends.  Rate of pay is $11.00.   Please provide three (3) references with your resume.

Here’s a great idea for a perfect Christmas gift – Downtown Owen Sound Gift Certificates!  Downtown Owen Sound Gift Certificates are redeemable at any shop or business in the DIA.  Use them in restaurants, stores, hair salons — everywhere!  Use them just like you would a cheque.  Downtown Owen Sound Gift Certificates are available in $5 and $20 denominations and never expire.  Gift Certificates can be purchased at the DIA office for cash, money order or certified cheque.  This is a fantastic opportunity to give the perfect gift this year while supporting local, small businesses.  Experience Downtown Owen Sound!

We have received lots of feedback recently about bicycles on sidewalks and would like to take this opportunity to confirm that bicycle riding on sidewalks is not only very dangerous, it is against the law in Owen Sound.

Riding bikes on sidewalks can be very dangerous. First of all, there is a greater chance of serious collisions with pedestrians as they move in and out of buildings, along sidewalks, and as they exit and enter curb-side parked vehicle. Secondly, the possibility serious collisions with motor vehicles also increases as sidewalk cyclists cross driveways and through intersections.  In fact research shows that sidewalk cycling is twice as dangerous as cycling on the street, and cycling against the traffic on the sidewalk is over four times as dangerous as cycling on the street.
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Heavy-Duty Nylon Packable Bags bearing the familiar Experience Downtown Owen Sound logo are now in stock.
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A new downtown parking map and rate info is available on the City’s website (click here) as well as from the DIA Office and the Service Owen Sound counter at City Hall.

You can also click on map image to download PDF copy right now.

In the Cab Driver Story, author and customer service guru Shep Hyken talks about his unexpected experience while away on a business trip.  The story demonstrates the value of exceeding expectations through emotional connections and achieving what Shep calls, “moments of magic”.  Watch the very entertaining and informative video below (6 min 22 sec).
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Board Meeting Minutes are available for informational purposes to all OSDIA Members.  (Effective January 2009)

We welcome your comments and feedback at feedback@downtownowensound.ca.

Please note regular Board Meetings are usually held on the 4th Tuesday of the month with minutes usually published (E+OE) by the 10th day of the following month.
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1043 2nd Avenue East
Owen Sound ON N4K 2H8
519-376-3143
Bill Hutchison
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840 2nd Avenue East Owen Sound ON N4K 2H2
(519) 376-9280
Sue Allison & Yvonne McTeer
www.trophiestwo.ca
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939 2nd Avenue East (Back Entrance)
Owen Sound ON N4K 2H5
(519) 371-1812
Mr. Shane Jolley
www.alternativewheels.com
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