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Civic Dome Closure - June 30

The Civic Dome will be closed June 30, 2025, due to high temperatures.

Enjoy free evening entertainment this summer with Events in the Park

The City of Oshawa is excited to announce its summer Events in the Park entertainment series, presented by TD Bank. Kicking off the summer lineup with an interactive Latin dance performance by Happy Feet Dance Studio on Tuesday, July 15, at 7 p.m. in Memorial Park, located in downtown Oshawa.

Events schedule:

• Tuesday, July 15, 22 and 29 at Memorial Park (110 Simcoe St. S.) from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Thursday, August 7, 14, 21 and 28 at Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park (169 Harbour Rd.) from 7 p.m. to...

Metrolinx Notice: Soil characterization work at Farewell Street Bridge

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: XS Soil Solutions Inc. and its subcontractor (Strata Drilling Group) will be at Farewell Street Pedestrian Bridge conducting soil characterization sampling. This geotechnical investigation is critical to help inform the design and construction planning of future infrastructure upgrades that will improve transit in your...

Wild Parsnip and Cow Parsnip are back for the season

Wild Parsnip and Cow Parsnip are now flowering in Oshawa. The plants look like colourful wildflowers often found along the edges of parks, open spaces, trails and roadsides until the autumn. However, these toxic weeds are a growing concern across Ontario and can pose a health risk to people and pets.

The plant sap contains compounds that can burn the skin or eyes, becoming even worse when exposed to sunlight. Symptoms typically occur within 48 hours and consist of painful blisters that may...

City-Initiated Amendments to Zoning By-law and Amendment 233 to the City of Oshawa Official Plan

Notice of Adoption of Amendment 233 to the
City of Oshawa Official Plan

In accordance with Section 17(23) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, please be advised that By-law 74-2025 adopting Amendment 233 to the City of Oshawa Official Plan (File: 12-12-5089) was passed by the Council of the City of Oshawa on the twenty-third day of June, 2025.

The purpose and effect of Amendment 233 to the Oshawa Official Plan is to:

• Delineate the boundary of two (2) new Protected Major Transit...