Business & Investment

Construction value issued in Oshawa remained strong last month, with the City of Oshawa setting two building records in June 2021:

• Highest number of permits issued in June on record with 318 (surpassing record of 310 set in 1976).
• Highest number of Accessory Apartments issued in June on record with 19 (surpassing 9 set in 2020).

During the month of June, the City issued 318 building permits for a total of almost $55.3 million in construction value. Of that total, $50 million relates...
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The future of health care is in Oshawa and we need your help!

The City of Oshawa is calling on community members to complete Lakeridge Health’s survey and share why a site in north Oshawa is the ideal location for a new hospital in Durham Region.

• Oshawa is geographically centred to meet population growth in all of Durham.
• Oshawa is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Durham and will require future expanded health care services.
• Oshawa is a TeachingCity. Home to Durham...

The Region of Durham is undertaking a Growth Management Study as part of Envision Durham, the Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Regional Official Plan. The first Phase of the Growth Management Study focuses on the preparation of a Land Needs Assessment.

To assist with the preparation of the Land Needs Assessment, a Region-Wide Growth Analysis Technical Report is currently available for public review.

When: Any comments on the Region-Wide Growth Analysis Technical Report are...
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TD Bank Group Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist Derek Burleton virtually addressed over 150 local business professionals and community leaders from across the GTA at the City of Oshawa’s Economic Outlook Event on May 20.

Deputy Chief Economist Burleton highlighted key aspects of the global, national, and Ontario economies, as well as a local perspective on Oshawa’s economic landscape.

Mr. Burleton noted that Canada’s prospects for economic growth are showing...
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With provincial government orders and healthy authority guidelines allowing for the reintroduction of outdoor dining, the City of Oshawa encourages community members to support Oshawa businesses by enjoying local cuisine on patios across the city.

The City of Oshawa’s expedited temporary patio programs allow restaurants to expand outside of their four walls, or their existing patio. The Temporary Patio Programs initiative was informed by an action item from the Mayor’s...
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