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Introducing John Aker Northview Branch

The City of Oshawa and Oshawa Public Libraries (OPL) are pleased to officially announce that the Northview Library Branch is now the John Aker Northview Branch.

The renaming of the library branch is in honour of the late John Aker, one of Oshawa’s longest-serving City and Regional Councillors.

Mr. Aker was first elected to Oshawa City Council as an Alderman in 1973 and served as both Oshawa Councillor and Durham Regional Councillor from 1974 to 1997 when he stepped away to join the Ontario Municipal...

Durham Region Notice: Oshawa/ Whitby Depot East Driveway Closure

The Regional Municipality of Durham has begun construction of a new feedermain on Conlin Rd. from Thickson Rd. N. (Regional Road 26) to Stevenson Rd. N., and on Garrard side road approximately 400 m. south of Conlin Rd. in the Town of Whitby and City of Oshawa. In co-ordination with the City of Oshawa, the work also includes road reconstruction, watermain, sanitary and storm sewer construction on Conlin Rd. from the west city limits to 250 m. west of Stevenson Rd. N. in the City of Oshawa.  Construction...

Be a good neighbour this winter season

With winter weather just around the corner, the City of Oshawa would like to encourage everyone to be a good neighbour this winter season as snow and ice removal responsibilities take effect.

On-street parking

Parking that interferes with snow clearing operations is prohibited. Any vehicle parked in a manner which hinders efficient snow clearing operations may be ticketed or towed, regardless of the time of year.

Additionally, seasonal changes to on street parking for the winter season will be in...

Winter parking effective December 1

The community is reminded that changes to on street parking for the winter season will be in effect beginning on Wednesday, December 1 through to April 1.

Community members are reminded that:

• On street parking is not permitted on Oshawa streets between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., from December 1 to April 1. Vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed during that time, regardless of snow clearing operations and weather conditions.
• In addition to the 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. regulations, vehicles...