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Durham Region Notice: Road closure on Grandview St. N. in Oshawa

The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a one-day road closure on Grandview St. N. in the City of Oshawa.

When: July 18, 2025. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Grandview St. N. from Columbus Rd. E. to Winchester Rd. (Concession Rd. 7), in Oshawa.

Why: Road closure in place to safely complete paving on Grandview Street North.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and...

Playgrounds Cancelled

The afternoon playground locations for Monday July 14, 2025, will be cancelled due to the air quality warning in effect issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Afternoon park cancelation locations include:

• Attersley Park
• Connaught Park
• Deer Valley Park
• Kedron Park
• Lake Vista Park
• Laval Park
• Mount Joy Park
• Willowdale Park

Civic Dome Closure - July 14

The Civic Dome will be closed Monday July 14, 2025, due to extreme temperatures. 

Oshawa Fire Services announces appointment of Deputy Fire Chief Lance Fass

The City of Oshawa and Oshawa Fire Services (OFS) are proud to announce the appointment of Lance Fass as Deputy Fire Chief, Readiness and Support Services.

Deputy Chief Fass brings over 23 years of dedicated service to OFS, having built a distinguished career marked by operational excellence, strong leadership, and a deep commitment to the community. Beginning as a front-line firefighter, he has played an instrumental role in shaping OFS’s high standards through his active involvement with the...

Metrolinx notice: Geotechnical Investigations

Metrolinx is preparing for the future Bowmanville Extension project, which will extend Lakeshore East GO rail service through Central Oshawa to Courtice and Bowmanville.

Why: Peto MacCallum and its drilling subcontractor will be working at 135 sites along the planned extension alignment to conduct geotechnical investigations. These investigations are required to confirm geotechnical conditions at critical locations to help inform the design of future infrastructure upgrades that will improve...