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Restoration of Parking Garage 1
Posted on Friday, July 04, 2025 10:30 AM
Restoration of Parking Garage 1 (1 Centre St. N) will begin on Monday, July 7 with work anticipated to be completed by the end of August.
Please be advised that a number of parking spaces may be unavailable for use while restoration work is underway.
The City apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks you for your patience and understanding.
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking spaces are available in the downtown in other City parking garages, surface lots and on-street.
For more information,...
Oshawa announces exciting updates on three new outdoor spaces
Posted on Wednesday, July 02, 2025 03:01 PM
The City of Oshawa is pleased to share construction updates on three exciting new outdoor destinations.
Rose Valley Community Park – A Multi-Use Destination opening this summer
Located at 1095 Thornton Rd. North, Rose Valley Community Park is quickly taking shape as a vibrant recreation destination.
Key amenities are already complete, including: pickleball courts, the B.M.X. park, new playground area with rubber safety surfacing, shade structures, and a washroom building.
Construction continues with...
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July 2025 Days of Significance
Posted on Wednesday, July 02, 2025 09:41 AM
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 July. Visit calendar.oshawa.ca or oshawa.ca/DEI to see if any virtual or in-person events are scheduled to mark these occasions:
Disability Pride Month
Tibetan Heritage Month
July 9

Metrolinx Notice: Soil characterization work at Farewell Street Bridge
Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2025 03:35 PM
Metrolinx is preparing for the future Bowmanville Extension project, which will extend Lakeshore East GO rail service through Central Oshawa to Courtice and Bowmanville.
Why: XS Soil Solutions Inc. and its subcontractor (Strata Drilling Group) will be at Farewell Street Pedestrian Bridge conducting soil characterization sampling. This geotechnical investigation is critical to help inform the design and construction planning of future infrastructure upgrades that will improve transit in your...

Wild Parsnip and Cow Parsnip are back for the season
Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2025 01:22 PM
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...