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Congratulations to this year’s Community Legend Award recipient!
Posted on Monday, April 28, 2025 02:38 PM
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.
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Road closure on Columbus Rd. E. and Grandview St. N. to east of Townline Rd.
Posted on Monday, April 28, 2025 08:15 AM
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...
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Community Tree Planting at Gold Point Wildlife Reserve Gets a Boost
Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:54 AM
Help bring new life to the Gold Point Wildlife Reserve! On Saturday, May 3, join LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests), in partnership with Tree Canada and Trees for Life and fellow community members for a tree planting event dedicated to restoring this natural space. The event takes place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 1210 Phillip Murray Avenue. Advance registration is required.
Attendees are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes or boots, bring gardening gloves if available, and dress for...
Oshawa pier temporary closure at Lakeview Park
Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:16 AM
The Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports) and the City of Oshawa advise that the pier at the Oshawa waterfront is temporarily closed beginning Tuesday, October 15 at 8 a.m., to accommodate required restorative work. Visitors to Lakeview Park are requested to adhere to the temporary closure of the pier.
The City is working collaboratively with the HOPA Ports, and the pier is anticipated to reopen in the spring of 2025.
HOPA Ports owns the pier. The port and the City of Oshawa have a promenade...

Monday, April 28 is National Day of Mourning
Posted on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 08:44 AM
On April 28, the City of Oshawa will join communities and organizations in observing National Day of Mourning to remember those who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness at work.
On Monday, April 28 at 11 a.m. at City Hall (North Parkette), the City will honour workers who have died, were injured, or became ill from their job. The City will lower the Day of Mourning Flag at City Hall and flags will fly at half-mast at City facilities.
“The National Day of Mourning is a time to...