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Let’s keep our school roadways safe this September

As the new school year begins, more children will be walking and biking in and around school areas. To help keep everyone safe, drivers are reminded to slow down, follow posted speed limits, and respect all traffic signs, including no parking and no stopping zones.

Municipal Law Enforcement Officers will be actively monitoring school zones and enforcing parking regulations to protect pedestrians. Please do not park in fire routes, block driveways, or obstruct sidewalks.

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Durham Region Municipalities Come Together to Support Hunger Action Month

Drop off non-perishable foods at participating facilities or donate online from September 1 to 28.

The City of Oshawa, the Region of Durham and other area municipalities are partnering once again in support of National Hunger Action Month this September to raise awareness, food donations and funds to fight hunger in the community.

As Durham’s population grows and food prices rise, more individuals, families and seniors are relying on food banks and related services than ever before. To help address...

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Annual OEAC tree giveaway returns fall 2025

In an effort to expand Oshawa’s tree canopy, the Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee (O.E.A.C.) is offering free trees to Oshawa residents and property owners.

Registration is required to receive two free trees (limited quantities available - first come, first served). To register, complete the online form between Monday, September 1 and Friday, September 5, 2025. Three species are available for selection:

• White Pine – a native tree species found throughout Ontario and eastern Canada, except...

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Metrolinx Notice: Albert St. water main installation and water shutoff at Fisher St. to Albany St.

The Bowmanville Extension will extend Lakeshore East GO rail service nearly 20 km east of the Durham College Oshawa GO Station to Bowmanville, serving the Region of Durham. Expanded rail service will provide Durham Region with direct connections to the larger GO Transit network, helping to reduce congestion in the Greater Golden Horseshoe while better connecting customers to education, family, entertainment, and jobs.

What: In preparation for the Bowmanville extension, a new water main will be...

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