City News - Ward 5

Where: Various roadways and intersections south of Adelaide Avenue.

Work will be complete during the overnight hours.

When: From July 25, 2021 to September 3, 2021

Why: To refresh the various intersection line markings such as stop bars, crosswalks and short centerlines.

Please exercise caution when approaching line marking operation and follow all temporary condition and warning signs.

Driving on fresh paint can cause damage to your vehicle and can compromise the quality of the reflective...
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Due to the inclement weather forecast, all morning Playground Program locations will be cancelled for Tuesday, July 13, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

For status updates on any further cancellations for afternoon Playground Program locations, please visit Oshawa.ca/FacilityStatus.

Oshawa Fire Services is warning of the dangers of careless smoking following a significant apartment fire last weekend in Oshawa in which two people were sent to hospital and more than 60 community members were displaced from their homes.

Careless smoking was determined as a key factor in the cause of the fire which broke out just after 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 3 at 1420 Ritson Road South near Madawaska Drive in Oshawa.

Fire crews and first responders arrived to find flames breaching...
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With plans moving forward to develop Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park in Oshawa, community members are invited to learn more about the concept plan.

The City of Oshawa’s newest addition to the waterfront parks system is located at the southeast corner of Simcoe Street South and Harbour Road and named in recognition of political icon Ed Broadbent.

In September 2019, City Council approved the naming of the park to recognize the many contributions Mr. Broadbent has made to public...
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The City of Oshawa officially welcomed summer on June 25 with the highly anticipated opening of Lakeview Park’s completely redesigned playground and splash pad. Designed with many unique elements, the larger play areas offer a wide variety of activities and challenges for children of all ages and all abilities.

The playground upgrades feature three separate areas of play for children of all ages. In the junior play area, preschoolers can spend their energy exploring the variety...
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