City News - Ward 1

The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Ritson Road (Regional Road 16) in Oshawa.

When: October 28 to November 22.

Where: Northbound and southbound on Ritson Road, from 100 metres south of Conlin Road to 200 metres south of Conlin Road, in the City of Oshawa.

Why: To facilitate the construction of a new pedestrian crossing for Kedron Public School.

Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians,...
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Have your say on the proposed renaming of a portion of Athol Street to Memorial Cup Drive

Oshawa City Council has given the green light for City staff to obtain public input on the potential renaming of the portion of Athol Street between Centre Street South and Ritson Road South to Memorial Cup Drive.

Community members are asked to share their feedback on the proposed change online on Connect Oshawa or on paper at Service Oshawa (50 Centre St. S.).

Feedback will be received until...
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The City of Oshawa is pleased to announce the opening of the Britannia Avenue East Bridge, running over the Oshawa Creek located between Pindar Crescent and Bridle Road.

The bridge will be an asset for Oshawa Fire Services in improving response time and coverage east of Bridle Road.

Approved as part of the 2018 Capital Budget Process, the $6.2million bridge spans 120 metres over the Oshawa Creek becoming the longest street bridge constructed by the City of Oshawa. The project included...
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Community members in Ward 1 are advised that the Region of Durham has reduced the speed limit to 50 km/h on Simcoe Street North from Highway 407 East to just north of the Columbus Golf Club entrance.

Durham Region is working to create safer roads for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists through the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan. Learn more on the Region’s Vision Zero webpage.

City Hall is on the move! Share your priorities for your chance to win an iPad!

Tomorrow night (Wednesday, September 18) we are bringing City Hall to Delpark Homes Centre (formerly Legends Centre). Join members of Council and City staff in the Leisure Room between 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Residents and property owners can:

• share their priorities on key program and service areas for the 2020 City budget with members of Council; and,
• get answers to their questions about City programs...