Canada Post strike impacts

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (C.U.P.W.) has moved from a full, national strike to rotating strikes. Canada Post advises that during rotating strikes, it will accept, process and deliver mail and parcels in unaffected areas, but that customers can still expect mail delivery delays. Additionally, there may be times when the Oshawa area is directly affected and not accepting mail.

The City of Oshawa reminds community members that they are still responsible for submitting all time sensitive payments and applications on time. Items received late are subject to penalty or interest.

Service Oshawa Online offers many online payment options and online service requests. Questions about items not outlined below can be directed to Service Oshawa via email or by calling 905-436-3311.

Property Tax bills

Oshawa residents and property owners are encouraged to register to receive their next Interim and Final tax bills through E-Billing. Inquiries regarding general tax accounts, as well as City programs and services can be directed to Service Oshawa via email or by calling 905-436-3311.

Garbage bag tags

Residents ordering garbage bag tags online during this period will need to collect their tags in person at Service Oshawa (located in City Hall, 50 Centre St. S.).

Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services

Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services has developed a contingency plan to continue to communicate with its customers as well as uphold its legal responsibilities, including but not limited to issuing hardcopy notices on sites, personal hand delivery and email.

Recreation Services

Registration for Recreation programs is available online using activeOshawa Online or in-person at Civic Recreation Complex, Delpark Homes Centre, Donevan Recreation Complex and South Oshawa Community Centre. Recreation Services customers are encouraged to verify their email addresses in their activeOshawa account; staff will correspond with clients via email.

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment meetings will continue to be held as scheduled. Applications can continue to be submitted online using the Application Portal. During this labour disruption, Notices of Hearing will not be mailed to adjacent properties but will continue to be posted on the City’s Committee of Adjustment Events Calendar, and a sign will be posted on each subject property.

External vendors

During the rotating strike, cheque payments will continue to be mailed; however, please be advised that delivery may be delayed. External vendors who were previously advised to pick up their cheque at Service Oshawa (located in City Hall, 50 Centre. St. S.) must do so by October 24. After this date, any unclaimed cheques will be mailed to the address we have on file.

Contact us

Staff are available to assist via phone, email and live chat. For details on hours and contact information, visit oshawa.ca/Service or call 905-436-3311.