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Website platform update happening September 18
Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 03:51 PM
To accommodate a website platform update, a brief website pause may occur at 9 a.m. on September 18. Though no significant disruptions are expected, this update may affect City of Oshawa, Invest Oshawa, and OSCC55+ websites.
This update includes backend upgrades to replace technology that has reached end-of-life.
The new platform will offer:
- Enhanced functionality
- Improved mobile optimization
- A modernized layout and refreshed homepage design
- An overall improved user experience
We apologize for any...
Bright and Merry Market Road Closures
Posted on Monday, September 08, 2025 04:05 PM
When: Friday, November 14, 2025
Where:
- Centre St. S. between King St. and John St.
- Athol St. between Centre St. S. and Simcoe St. S.
- Debwewin Miikan (formerly Bagot St.) Between Simcoe St. S. and Queen St.
- Metcalfe St. between Centre St. and Simcoe St. S.
- Queen St. from the north side at the crosswalk by permit parking to the south side south of the main entrance to RMG
Why: Bright and Merry Market and Tree Lighting Event
A map of the 2025 closure will be added soon. There are no changes from last year.
Take Back the Night Road Closure
Posted on Monday, September 08, 2025 04:00 PM
When: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Where:
Full closure from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- McGrigor St. between Simcoe St. S. and Centre St. S. (Hard close from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
Rolling closures starting from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the right lane:
- Simcoe St. S. from McGrigor St. to Richmond St.
- Richmond St. from Simcoe St. N. to Centre St. S.
- Centre St. S. back to McGrigor St.
Why: Community Awareness and Advocacy Event
View a map of the closure here: Map of Closure
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Lakeview Park lookout closed until further notice
Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 02:40 PM
Where: The lookout is located southwest of the Lakeview Park playground along the waterfront trail.
When: Until further notice
Why: The lookout will be closed for maintenance and repairs.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
For more information, please contact Service Oshawa.
Metrolinx Notice: Albert St. water main installation and water shutoff at Fisher St. to Albany St.
Posted on Monday, August 25, 2025 11:53 AM
The Bowmanville Extension will extend Lakeshore East GO rail service nearly 20 km east of the Durham College Oshawa GO Station to Bowmanville, serving the Region of Durham. Expanded rail service will provide Durham Region with direct connections to the larger GO Transit network, helping to reduce congestion in the Greater Golden Horseshoe while better connecting customers to education, family, entertainment, and jobs.
What: In preparation for the Bowmanville extension, a new water main will be...
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