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Harmony Trail from King St. E. to Adelaide Ave. E. is closed due to flooding until further notice.

The City of Oshawa has secured $3.2 million through the Ontario government’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS) to advance priority stormwater upgrades.

Renaissance Park playground is closed effective immediately due to ponding water and will remain closed until further notice.

In his final State of the City address, Mayor Dan Carter reflected on expectations, challenges, resiliency and progress before a sold-out audience on April 9 at the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Mayor’s Luncheon. His remarks highlighted defining moments since first being elected Mayor of the City of Oshawa – what was expected, what was faced, and what was learned.

The work involves the reconstruction of Thornton Road North to a two-lane road with bike lakes, a multi-use path on the east side, and installation of new storm sewers and Regional services such as sanitary sewers water main systems.

The City of Oshawa is introducing paid parking at Lakeview Park and Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park, effective annually from May 15 to October 15 on weekends, public holidays (Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day) and during City led events.

Oshawa residents may notice more coyote activity in early spring as coyotes begin denning after their winter mating season, and the City encourages residents to wildlife‑proof their properties to prevent den sites.

People who suspect a nearby den should contact Service Oshawa, avoid the area, and keep dogs leashed. 

The playground and sunshade at Nipigon Park are closed for repairs until further notice.

The City of Oshawa is proud to announce that it has achieved Milestone 5 of the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program’s Milestone Framework, marking progress in reducing local greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the city. With this accomplishment, the City has now completed all five PCP milestones at both the corporate and community levels.

The City of Oshawa is preparing detailed designs to pave and extend the existing granular Oshawa Creek Recreation Trail from Conlin Road E. north to Britannia Ave. E. and Britannia Ave. E. north to Windfields Farm Dr. E.

Community members are invited to submit feedback to Service Oshawa. Feedback will be received until 4 p.m. on Thursday April 23, 2026, and will be considered as part of the design.