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Mary St. Parkade Modernization Project
Posted on Friday, November 10, 2023 04:27 PM
Please be advised that one of the elevators is now functional at the at Mary St. Parkade (1 Mary St. N.). The City thanks community members for their patience.
Updated: November 10, 2023
The City of Oshawa advises that due to unforeseen circumstances with the elevator repairs, the two elevators at Mary St. Parkade (1 Mary St. N.) are currently out of service.
City staff are working closely with the contractors to make the repairs to restore the elevator as quickly as possible.
Additional...

Coyote sightings and safety in Oshawa greenspaces
Posted on Friday, November 10, 2023 04:01 PM
Community members are being urged to use caution around natural areas in their neighbourhood after recent coyote sightings and confrontations in central Oshawa. Additionally, coyote sightings are more frequent in the fall during the dispersal of pack members.
Coyotes can become accustomed to urban environments and lose their fear of humans, often due to the abundance of food sources in our neighborhoods. To minimize encounters, residents and property owners are encouraged to wildlife proof their...

Steering towards compliance: Oshawa’s licensing reminder for driving schools and instructors
Posted on Wednesday, November 08, 2023 09:50 AM
The City of Oshawa is reminding driving schools and instructors whose business is based and/or vehicles are used for lessons or tests in Oshawa about the importance of adhering to its requirements under the Driving School and Instructor Licensing System.
To assist with compliance, the City’s Municipal Law Enforcement Officers are undertaking an education and enforcement campaign this November and December to inform driving schools and instructors of the current standards.
The City’s Driving School...
Oshawa Creek Rehabilitation - Preliminary Design
Posted on Tuesday, November 07, 2023 02:12 PM
The City of Oshawa is preparing a Preliminary Design to address erosion concerns along Oshawa Creek, just downstream of Wentworth Street West.
The project is seeking comments related to Oshawa Creek and the rehabilitation works.
Community members and businesses are invited to visit Oshawa.ca/OshawaCreek to review the Design Drawings and Background Documents and to learn more about how to provide feedback. Your knowledge of the area and input can help provide valuable information for finalizing...

Start your holiday season with Oshawa’s Bright and Merry Market
Posted on Tuesday, November 07, 2023 11:45 AM
The Bright and Merry Market is back and the City of Oshawa along with many community partners are excited for an evening full of holiday lights, sounds and festive cheer.
Kick-start your holiday spirit at this free annual event on Thursday, November 16 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at City Hall, and along Centre Street from King Street to Memorial Park at John Street. Make sure to check out the website at Oshawa.ca/Merry for full details.
Bring the family to enjoy live entertainment and watch Memorial Park...