City News - Ward 4

Shopping and dining in downtown Oshawa is even easier during the holiday rush with the City of Oshawa offering free on-street parking in the downtown from noon daily beginning on Monday, December 9 up to and including Tuesday, December 31. Parking will be free all day on December 25, 26 and January 1 due to statutory holidays.  

Fees for on-street parking still apply between 8:00 a.m. until noon from Monday to Friday. On-street parking will continue to be free after 6:00...
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Do you have a cool business idea? Do you already have an existing business? Do you want to have your business in Downtown Oshawa? What if you could win financial support towards a storefront right in downtown for 12 months plus additional prizes?

The Downtown Oshawa BIA, in partnership with the BACD and other community sponsors are happy to announce the Discover This Space contest which will provide entrepreneurs in Ontario a chance to win a storefront in Downtown...
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The City of Oshawa, Downtown Oshawa B.I.A. and Carea Community Health Centre have introduced a Welcoming Streets pilot project in downtown Oshawa.

Based on a successful model used in Guelph, the pilot project brings targeted outreach services to vulnerable community members in the downtown core as well as education and training to area businesses.

Through the Welcoming Streets Initiative, the partners are helping to bridge the gap between business owners and community members who...
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It’s a tradition that started more than 30 years ago and the City of Oshawa along with many community partners are excited to host Bright and Merry Market.

Kick-start your holiday spirit at this free annual event on Friday, November 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday November 16 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at City Hall and the surrounding area. The programming for each day will vary so make sure to check out our Bright and Merry Market webpage for full...
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Oshawa Fire Services invites parents and guardians who use child car seats to attend its final car seat safety clinic this year. It takes place Saturday, November 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Fire Station 1 (199 Adelaide Ave. W.) in Oshawa.

It is estimated more than 75 per cent of child deaths and injuries due to motor vehicle collisions could be prevented with the proper installation and use of car seats.

Those interested in attending the Nov. 23 car seat safety clinic should:

• Have...