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Delpark Pool and Fitness Centre- Maintenance Closure

Please note the following scheduled closures at Delpark Homes Centre for annual maintenance:

• Fitness Centre Closure: The fitness centre will be closed on Thursday, September 4 and Friday, September 5, 2025. It will re-open on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
• Pool Closure: The pool will be closed from Sunday, September 14 through Friday, September 26, 2025. It will re-open to the public on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Metrolinx Notice: Building demolition works on Simcoe 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.

Why: Beginning as early as August 18th, 2025, Delsan AIM Environmental Services...

Events in the Park summer series continues with free shows in August

The City of Oshawa’s Events in the Park series, presented by TD Bank, continues into August with an exciting lineup of performances at Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park.

Events schedule:

• Thursday, August 7 the Barns2Beaches Music Tour, presented by Durham Tourism, will feature emerging Canadian artists performing original songs and classic hits from 6–10 p.m.

• Thursday August 14, Theatre on the Ridge will showcase a multimedia performance from 7-8:30 p.m. that combines storytelling and songs to explore...

August 2025 Days of Significance

The City of Oshawa celebrates the rich tapestry of cultures, voices, and stories that shape our community. We honour the vibrant spirit of diversity and mark meaningful days and milestones that echo our values and bring us together in reflection, unity, and pride.

Below is a list of days of significance recognized this August. Visit calendar.oshawa.ca or oshawa.ca/DEI to see if any virtual or in-person events are scheduled to mark these occasions:

August 1 Emancipation Day

August 9 International Day of...

E-scooter pilot program returns to Oshawa: safety rules and guidelines for riders

Ride-sharing e-scooters and e-bikes return to the City of Oshawa on August 5 as part of the shared e-mobility pilot project.

Community members are reminded to be courteous and follow these safety rules when using an e-bike or e-scooter in Oshawa:

• Riders must be 16 or older to use an e-scooter
• Helmets are mandatory for riders under 18 years old and encouraged for all riders
• Only one person can ride an e-scooter at a time
• The maximum speed limit is 20 km/hr
• For the safety of pedestrians, e-scooters are...