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Oshawa City staff profiled as part of Local Government Week celebration

Four City of Oshawa staff are taking you behind the scenes this week as the City celebrates Local Government Week.

Celebrated annually province-wide during the third week of October, Local Government Week offers residents and community members an open invitation to learn more about their municipal government. As the level of government closest to the community, our programs and services have a significant impact on your day-to-day life.

This week, residents and community members are encouraged to...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Bloor Street West

The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Bloor Street West (Regional Road 22).

When: October 17 to December 17. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Eastbound and westbound lane restrictions will take place on Bloor Street West, from east of Thornton Road South to Stevenson Road South (Regional Road 53).

Why: To allow for the relocation of Enbridge Gas infrastructure in preparation for a pending Region capital works project.  

Let’s make Halloween accessible for all!

The City of Oshawa is proud to support Treat Accessibly – a grassroots movement encouraging Canadians to create a safe, accessible and inclusive trick-or-treating experience.

Oshawa residents looking to provide an accessible experience for trick-or-treaters this year can pick up a free Treat Accessibly lawn sign to display from City Hall, a City recreation facility or Oshawa Public Libraries branch.

  Providing an accessible trick-or-treating experience is easy; here’s how:

• Distribute candy from an...

City of Oshawa launches new podcast, RealTalk Oshawa

The City of Oshawa is excited to announce the launch of its new podcast, RealTalk Oshawa. This engaging platform allows for open discussions about the important challenges facing urban cities, including Oshawa.

Hosted by Mayor Dan Carter, RealTalk Oshawa features interviews with leaders, experts and community members, addressing topics that matter most. Listeners can expect authentic conversations diving deep into tough questions and providing honest answers.

RealTalk Oshawa’s first episode,...