City News - Ward 5

The City of Oshawa is undertaking a Community Risk Assessment and Fire Master Plan. The Community Risk Assessment will identify Oshawa’s needs and circumstances, based on fire risk, and the Fire Master Plan will assess current and future levels of service and programs provided by Oshawa Fire Services.

The Fire Master Plan will be informed by the Community Risk Assessment, legislation and industry best practices. Input from Oshawa Fire Services, the Oshawa Professional Fire...
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The Region of Durham recognizes the importance of broadband access as a necessity for every household and business. That’s why we have launched separate broadband surveys—targeted to Durham residents (with additional questions for farms) and businesses—to gather feedback and improve broadband access across the region.

Why: The Region of Durham launched a Broadband Strategy, Durham Region Strategy – Connecting our Communities, to bring the region...
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Construction is underway to extend Consumers Drive (Stellar Drive), from Thickson Road to Thornton Road South; including reconstruction, urbanization and widening of Champlain Avenue from Stellar Drive to Thornton Road South. 

When: December 2019 - October 2020
The Region’s contractor, Dagmar Construction Inc., anticipates completing the work by late October 2020. Unfavorable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Why:
This project includes reconstruction,...
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Oshawa Fire Services crews have declared the fire out at Durham Tire, located at 491 Ritson Road South. No injuries were reported by civilians or staff.

At this time, Fire Prevention personnel remain on scene, awaiting the arrival of the Ontario Fire Marshal.

One northbound lane on Ritson Road will remained closed in the area until the investigation is complete, but all other lanes have reopened. It is now safe to reopen windows and doors.

Update #2 as of 4:00 p.m. Wednesday,...
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Oshawa Fire Services crews are on scene at a structure fire at 491 Ritson Road South, near McNaughton Avenue. No injuries have been reported.

Oshawa Fire Services are actively fighting the fire. Due to smoke, Fire Services asks all those west of Ritson Road South between Beatty Avenue and McNaughton Avenue to close doors and windows and stay indoors.

Community members are asked to stay clear of the area south of Olive Avenue on Ritson Road.

Further updates will be available on the...
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