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Construction to begin on Bond Simcoe Urban Square
Posted on Monday, February 10, 2025 10:25 AM
Approved as part of the 2024 City’s Capital Budget, we are pleased to share that the design phase of the Bond Simcoe Urban Square is complete. Construction is anticipated to commence in spring 2025, pending Council approval to award the contract.
What does the project include:
Phase One: Spring construction includes:
- Demolition and removals
- Site excavation
- Site servicing
- Hardscape installation
- Site furnishings
- Softscape installation or planting
- Site lighting installation
Phase Two: a public art...

Family Day - Holiday Hours
Posted on Wednesday, February 05, 2025 10:42 AM
Learn how City closures and service changes may affect you this Family Day.
Service Oshawa & City Hall
Service Oshawa will be closed on Monday, February 17. For your convenience, Customer Service Representatives will be on hand at Service Oshawa on Saturday, February 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Service Oshawa can be reached by phone at 905-436-3311 or by email at [email protected].
Waste Services
There will be no waste collection service on Monday, February 17.
Waste collection will occur one day later...

Fire safety: test your alarms and know your escape plan
Posted on Tuesday, February 04, 2025 09:47 AM
Oshawa Fire Services reminds the community that working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms save lives. By law, all homes must have smoke alarms on every level and outside all sleeping areas.
Key safety steps:
- Install smoke alarms on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. For added protection, consider alarms in each bedroom.
- If your home has a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage, install carbon monoxide alarms outside sleeping areas. For added safety, install alarms on every...
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City of Oshawa Celebrates Black History Month
Posted on Monday, February 03, 2025 02:42 PM
In honour of Black History Month, the City of Oshawa is kicking off a month-long celebration of Black culture, achievements, and contributions, with a variety of exciting events and opportunities for the community to engage in meaningful reflection and education.
On February 4 at 9:00 am, join us as we raise the Pan-African flag at City Hall, a symbolic act to honour the global African diaspora and recognize the resilience, achievements, and ongoing struggles of Black communities.
In partnership...

Call for nominations: Oshawa accessibility awards 2025
Posted on Monday, February 03, 2025 09:52 AM
The City of Oshawa and the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee annually present Accessibility Improvement Awards to residents, businesses and organizations of Oshawa who have taken steps to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
There are many individuals, businesses and organizations in our community that are making a difference so that people of all abilities can actively live, work, learn and play in Oshawa. Perhaps it is the neighbour who shovels the snow from your mother’s...