Recent News
| Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II | |
| Description: | The Rector, Wardens and Congregation of St. George’s Memorial Anglican Church in partnership with the City of Oshawa, are inviting the community to join a celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The celebration will take place on Saturday June 2nd, 2012 at St. George’s Anglican Church, located at the corner of Centre Street South and Bagot Street, Oshawa. |
| URL: | /whatsnew/newsreleasequeendiamondjubilee_2_.pdf |
| Map : | /whatsnew/MapforQueenJubilee.jpg |
| Oshawa April 2012 Residential Permits Highest Ever | |
| Description: | In April 2012, Oshawa posted the highest residential construction value on record for the month of April at $23,613,500. This exceeds the previous highest April (2006) by more than $4 million. A total of 57 dwelling units were issued consisting of 55 Single detached and two Double units. Of these permits, 27 were issued within the ‘infill’ intensification boundary. (The Province established this boundary with a target of 40% residential development.) |
| URL: | /cit_hall/dev_plan/bld_serv.asp |
| Globe and Mail: Civic buildings boost Oshawa's economic engine | |
| Description: | A Globe and Mail article published on May 14 reports on the success of Oshawa's downtown revitalization. According to the article, Oshawa's "...business district seems to be making a comeback. Lawyers and professors get lunch from trendy, world-cuisine restaurants, and there aren’t enough parking spots to go around." Read more: http://bit.ly/JUCryi View a photo: http://www.oshawa.ca/whatsnew/OshawaCourthouseMay2012.jpg |
| URL: | http://bit.ly/JUCryi |
| Image: | /whatsnew/OshawaCourthouseMay2012.jpg |
| Public Works Week, May 20-26 | |
| Description: | National Public Works Week is May 20-26. The theme this year is 'Public Works: Creating a Lasting Impression.' This annual national event promotes the field of public works, which includes water, sewer, public transportation, waste management, as well as the maintenance of public buildings and grounds. Various City of Oshawa public works equipment will be on static display at the following locations:
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| URL: | http://www.cpwa.net |
| Northview Community Centre Barbeque - May 22 | |
| Description: | Residents are invited to a fun-filled evening on Tuesday, May 22 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Northview Community Centre (150 Beatrice St. E). Activities are free and include children’s carnival games, face painting, costumed characters and balloons. Hamburgers, hot dogs and cold drinks will be available for purchase. The annual event is hosted by the City of Oshawa, Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres, Boys and Girls Club of Durham and the Oshawa Lawn Bowling Club. Map and directions: http://bit.ly/LXQMPj |
| URL: | /tourism/events.asp |
| Google Map: | http://bit.ly/LXQMPj |
| Oshawa City Hall Closed on Victoria Day-Monday May 21 | |
| Description: | Oshawa City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 21, 2012 for the Victoria Day holiday. Service Oshawa will reopen 8:00 am on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Inquiries and requests can be received via voice mail by calling 905-436-3311 and e-mail service@oshawa.caand will be responded to within one business day.
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| Leave the car at home: Oshawa Bike-to-Work Week is May 27 - June 2 | |
| Description: | Grab your bicycle helmets! The City of Oshawa is taking part in Bike-to-Work Week, May 27 – June 2. “I encourage everyone to join in on Bike-to-Work Week,” said Councillor John Aker, Chair of the Development Services Committee. “It’s a great opportunity to help the environment by reducing greenhouse gases as well as getting some exercise and fresh air.” On Sunday, May 27, cyclists of all skill levels are invited to Ride with the Mayor(s). Starting at Lakeview Park at 10 am, participants will enjoy a great day cycling along a beautiful stretch of the Lake Ontario waterfront. All proceeds will support United Way Durham Region. Registration is available online at www.bikedurham.ca or by calling United Way Durham Region at 905-436-7377. The Durham Bicycle Summit takes place on May 30 at the Jubilee Pavilion located at Lakeview Park in Oshawa (55 Lakeview Park Ave.). The summit will include inspiring and informative speakers and information on how Durham municipalities have paved the way for sustainable transportation options. Participants will learn how other communities have successfully influenced their culture, economy and quality of life by adopting active transportation principles, policies and guidelines. Registration for this full-day event (8:30 am – 4 pm), which includes breakfast and lunch, is $35 and is available online at www.sharetheroad.ca/durham-bike-summit-s15255 Oshawa is recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community and has been awarded a Bronze level status by the Share the Road Cycling Coalition, an Ontario-based non-profit organization which promotes bicycling as a mode of transportation, recreation and fitness. |
| Victoria Day - Monday, May 21 - Recreation Facility Schedules | |
| Description: | Celebrate Victoria Day by visiting your neighbourhood recreation facility. |
| URL: | /mun_res/leisure/2012_VictoriaDay_Schedule.pdf |
| Appointment of Citizens to Boards and Committees | |
| Description: | The appointment of citizens to boards and committees give the public an opportunity to volunteer their skills and time to deal with various issues associated with our City. City Council will consider the names of citizens who wish to stand for appointment. Please see the attached document for full details on the appointments and for the application form. |
| URL: | /whatsnew/appointmentofcitizens.pdf |
| : | /whatsnew/ApplicAppointment.pdf |
| Notice of Meeting - Election of Regional Chair by General Vote | |
| Description: | During Oshawa City Council's regular meeting on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chamber, City Council will consider endorsing Regional By-law 19-2012 regarding changing the method of selecting the Regional Chair to election by general vote. Please see attached documents for full details. |
| URL: | /whatsnew/regionalchair.pdf |
| : | /whatsnew/adregionalchairbylaw.pdf |
| Charting a new course at the Oshawa Harbour | |
| Description: | The City of Oshawa has chartered a new course to attract development opportunities at the Oshawa Harbour . The City is seeking development alternatives to an ethanol refinery that would serve the business needs of the Port and complement the nearby environmentally sensitive and community recreational lands. The Region is committed to working with the City of Oshawa to maximize the economic potential of the Oshawa Deep Water Port. Oshawa Mayor John Henry visited Oswego, New York on May 4, to meet with Mayor Thomas Gillen to discuss potential shared opportunities between the two city ports. “Our cities share some noteworthy similarities, including expansive recreational areas featuring parkland and trails that offer great views of Lake Ontario,” said Oshawa Mayor Henry. “In addition, both Oswego and Oshawa are centrally located to markets in North America and have deep water ports supported by extensive transportation networks.” The May 4 meeting follows an April 20 meeting with Mayor Frank G. Jackson of Cleveland, Ohio and an April 16 presentation to Brock Township Council (a willing host for an ethanol refinery). |
| URL: | /harbour |
| Casting Call for Oshawa: Million Dollar Neighbourhood | |
| Description: | OWN Canada and Force Four Productions (producers of Village On A Diet, Cupcake Girls, Urban Suburban) are searching for one adventurous community to participate in Season 2 of Million Dollar Neighbourhood. Each week, over a 10-week time period, 100 families from the chosen community come together to participate in a large-scale challenge aimed at reducing debt and building assets. The goal is to save $100,000 per week. After watching the inaugural season of Million Dollar Neighbourhood, local resident Sheri-Ann Browne emailed her story, nominating her family and Oshawa for the show’s upcoming season. On May 1, Ms. Browne received a response thanking her for her nomination and asking that she pass along the casting call to other Oshawa residents to gauge the community’s interest and to see if Oshawa is an ideal fit for the show. To nominate Oshawa and your family, email stories or thoughts to casting@mdntv.ca. Nominations should answer the following:
For more information and updates, visit and “Like” the Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/OshawaTheNextMillionDollarNeighbourhood |
| URL: | http://ownca.oprah.com/Shows/Million-Dollar-Neighbourhood.aspx |
| Facebook Page: | http://www.facebook.com/OshawaTheNextMillionDollarNeighbourhood |
| Notice of the Passing of a By-Law | |
| Description: | TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Oshawa passed By-law 37-2012 on the 30th day of April, 2012 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S. O. 1990 to permit a temporary automobile sales and service establishment for used vehicles for an additional three years until June, 11, 2015. |
| URL: | /whatsnew/548SimcoeStreetSouth.pdf |
| Explore Oshawa's trails this spring | |
| Description: | Spring is here and whether you’re partial to biking, walking, jogging, rollerblading or bird watching, it’s the ideal time to explore our natural treasures by venturing down the Oshawa trails. Harmony Creek Trail, Joseph Kolodzie Oshawa Creek Bike Path, Michael Starr Trail and Waterfront Trail offer almost 27 km of paved surface that provides residents and visitors with picturesque routes to travel along. |
| URL: | /mun_res/trails.asp |
| City launches 2012 Urban Design Awards | |
| Description: | The City of Oshawa is inviting nominations for its inaugural Urban Design Awards Program. The 2012 Urban Design Awards will celebrate projects that reflect excellence in architecture and urban design and which enhance the image of the city and quality of life. Examples of nominations may include a building, neighbourhood, public space, artwork, street, park, etc. The program will acknowledge the significant contributions that architects, landscape architects, urban designers, planners, developers, builders, renovators and other individuals make to the appearance, livability and quality of life in our city. The deadline for nomination submissions is Friday, July 13, 2012 and the project(s) nominated must have been completed since January 1, 2006. |
| URL: | /cit_hall/dev_plan/uda.asp |
| Media Release: | /whatsnew/MRUrbanDesignApr18.pdf |
| The Civic Recreation Complex outdoor track is now open | |
| Description: | Ready to go for a run? The Outdoor Track at the Civic Recreation Complex is now open, Monday to Friday 6:00 am – 9:00 pm and Saturday & Sundays 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. The track is a pay-per-use facility and is included in all City of Oshawa Level 1 and 2 memberships. Members can pick up their shoe tags at the Civic Reception desk prior to heading out on the track. |
| URL: | /mun_res/facility/civ_dome.asp#civic |
| Recreational Adult Summer Soccer Leagues | |
| Description: | Indoor Recreational Adult Summer Soccer Leagues are now available at the Civic Fieldhouse. Join a recreational adult soccer league at the air-conditioned fieldhouse. Games are played on a quarter fields, in a seven versus seven formats. Men’s, women’s and co-ed leagues are available, register a whole team or as an individual, guaranteed a 10 week season! |
| URL: | /lol |
| Oshawa Fire Services launches Alarmed for Life program | |
| Description: | Oshawa Fire Services may visit your neighbourhood as part of the annual Alarmed for Life program that runs from April through October. Fire suppression crews will visit in the early evening hours to help ensure that neighbourhood homes have working smoke alarms, and to answer fire safety questions. As part of this service, homeowners will have the opportunity to purchase smoke alarms at a cost of $10 each which will be added to the property owners’ municipal tax bill. "Participation by homeowners and tenants is essential for the success of the program," says Oshawa Fire Chief Steve Meringer. Homeowners are reminded that smoke alarms are required on every storey of their home, including the basement, as well as outside all sleeping areas. Not having working smoke alarms, intentionally disabling smoke alarms, or failure to maintain working smoke alarms could result in fines from $235 to $50,000 for an individual. "The primary focus of the program is to educate homeowners and assist in ensuring their families are protected, rather than handing out fines," added Fire Chief Meringer. "Working smoke alarms along with a home escape plan are your best line of defense, in the event you experience a fire in your home." The Alarmed for Life program assists in increasing the level of safety for Oshawa residents and supports Oshawa Fire Services’ efforts to ensure that every home in Oshawa has working smoke alarms. For more information, contact Oshawa Fire Services - Fire Prevention Division at 905-433-1236 or visit www.oshawa.ca/fire. |
| URL: | /fire |
| Mayor Henry delivers State of the City Address to business community | |
| Description: | Oshawa Mayor |
| URL: | /whatsnew/OshawaGoodNewsReport2011web.pdf |
