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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...

Notice of Passing: Amendment to Zoning By-Law 60:94: 1440 Conlin Road East

Notice of Passing for Amendments to Zoning By-law 60-94

Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of The City of Oshawa passed By-law Number 73-2025 on June 23, 2025, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

Take notice that an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal in respect to all or part of this Zoning By-law may be made by filing a notice of appeal with the City Clerk, a notice of appeal which must set out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection,...

Notice of Passing: Amendment to Zoning By-Law 60-94: 374 Farewell Street

Notice of Passing for Amendments to Zoning By-law 60-94

Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of The City of Oshawa passed By-law Number 71-2025 on June 23, 2025 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

Take notice that an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal in respect to all or part of this Zoning By-law may be made by filing a notice of appeal with the City Clerk, a notice of appeal which must set out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection,...

Notice of Passing: Amendment to Zoning By-Law 60-94: 717, 741, 745 Taunton Rd E

Notice of Passing for Amendments to Zoning By-law 60-94

Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of The City of Oshawa passed By-law Number 72-2025 on June 23, 2025, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

Take notice that an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal in respect to all or part of this Zoning By-law may be made by filing a notice of appeal with the City Clerk, a notice of appeal which must set out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection,...