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Congratulations to this year’s Community Legend Award recipient!

The Community Legend Award honours individuals and organizations whose everyday actions make a positive impact on Oshawa.

Oshawa City Council is proud to recognize Lisa Weiss as this year’s Community Legend Award Recipient for over 55 years of volunteer work. Lisa has contributed her time and efforts towards building culture in the City of Oshawa through volunteering, advocacy, fundraising, networking, and bringing people together to support the development of Oshawa’s arts, heritage, and music.

To...

Road closure on Columbus Rd. E. and Grandview St. N. to east of Townline Rd.

The Regional Municipality of Durham will be reconstructing Columbus Road East (Regional Road 3) from west of Grandview Street North to east of Townline Road in the City of Oshawa.

Construction Schedule
The Region’s contractor, Hard-Co Construction Ltd., is progressing on the site with work scheduled to be complete in fall 2025. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Road Closures
Columbus Road East will be closed eastbound and westbound from Grandview Street North to...

Stay safe this summer: Oshawa’s Pool Enclosure By-Law reminder

With summer around the corner, the City of Oshawa is reminding residents with swimming pools, hot tubs and decorative ponds in their backyards about the importance of complying with the standards under the Pool Enclosure By-Law.

The City’s Pool Enclosure By-Law was established to help reduce the risk of water-related incidents and improve safety by requiring enclosures that meet minimum standards. These protective barriers assist in restricting access to swimming pools, hot tubs, and decorative...

City of Oshawa mourns the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

On behalf of Oshawa City Council, Mayor Dan Carter expresses his deepest sorrow on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis and offers his condolences to the Vatican and the global Catholic community.

Elected on March 13, 2013, Pope Francis was the first Jesuit and the first Latin American to become pope. He dedicated his life to humility, reform and promoting unity among people of all faiths. Among his significant achievements, he was dedicated to addressing the climate crisis and championing...

HOPA Notice: Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority seeks nominees for municipal Board appointment

On behalf of the City of Oshawa and the City of Hamilton, The Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority is currently recruiting potential nominees for the municipal appointment to its Board of Directors (one Director).

It is the responsibility of the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority’s Board of Directors to exercise oversight of the activities of HOPA, acting honestly and in good faith in the best interests of the port authority. Directors shall possess relevant business, transportation sector and/or...