Ward 5

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...

Metrolinx Notice: Durham Region - Aerial Survey Operation within the Lakeshore East Corridor

Project Overview 

Metrolinx’s GO Expansion program is delivering more GO service across the network, including trains every 15-minutes or better on key segments of the network. 
 
To support GO Expansion, we are upgrading the rail network and our GO stations to bring you more frequent and fully accessible service.
 
What is Happening?
As part of investigative work for the GO Expansion project, a Remote Piloted Aircraft (RPAS/Drone) will perform aerial surveys along the Lakeshore East...

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...

Notice of Study Commencement Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa

The City of Oshawa has retained Parsons Inc. and initiated the Central Oshawa Major Transit Station Area (M.T.S.A.) Land Use and Transportation Master Plan, and Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, Schedule C, for First Avenue/McNaughton Avenue, together referred to as the “Integrated M.T.S.A. Study”.

The Integrated M.T.S.A. Study area is centered on the future Central Oshawa GO Station site located at 500 Howard Street.

The overall area of the Integrated M.T.S.A. Study is generally bounded...

Pay your parking ticket in toy donations this holiday season

Toys for Tickets, a popular City of Oshawa program returns this holiday season. The program offers motorists who receive a parking ticket under $100 between Thursday, November 17 and Thursday, December 1, 2022 (inclusive) the opportunity to make a contribution to the annual toy drive in lieu of payment.

Community members wishing to participate in the program can make a contribution online at Oshawa.ca/payticket on December 1, 2, and 3. All contributions will go to the Durham Regional Police Service...