City News

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 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 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 seeking workshop facilitators to deliver innovative cultural programming during Culture Days 2026.

It’s time for a spring cleaning! The seasons have officially changed, and it’s the perfect opportunity to get outside for some fresh air and community-building by participating in the City’s annual Community Cleanup Week.

Those interested in running for local office, serving as a campaign manager or registering as a third-party advertiser this October are encouraged to attend the upcoming 2026 Municipal Election Information Session.

The City of Oshawa is accepting applications for volunteer positions on the Cultural Leadership Council (C.L.C) and the Public Art Task Force (P.A.T.F.) until April 13.

The City of Oshawa is thrilled to invite local artists to submit proposals for temporary exhibitions to be displayed at Art & Culture in the Hall, located outside Council Chambers at City Hall (50 Centre Street South).  

The City of Oshawa is proud to announce that the Durham Region Innovation and Vehicle Ecosystem (DRIVE) has been designated as one of OVIN’s nine Regional Technology Development Sites (RTDS).

The City of Oshawa and its partners thank the Government of Ontario for their investment in DRIVE, announced today at Ontario Tech University’s Automotive Centre of Excellence. The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) will invest up to $2 million in DRIVE, which has also secured over $2.4 million in matching industry investment and over $2.5 million in broader public sector supports that includes access to municipal pilot opportunities for real-world demonstration zones, mentorship, workspace and co-location services, and acceleration support. This establishes a total investment of nearly $7 million providing small- and medium-sized enterprises access to specialized equipment, advanced testing, opportunities to capital and advisory support to drive advanced automotive technologies, and smart mobility solutions forward.