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April 22 to 26 is Community Cleanup Week
Posted on Tuesday, April 02, 2024 02:00 PM
With spring in the air, homeowners, families, businesses, students and community leaders are encouraged to volunteer in the City’s annual Community Cleanup Week.
The kick-off week takes place April 22-26. Groups of all sizes are invited to volunteer in cleaning up our parks, green spaces, trails and schoolyards. Registered participants will receive free garbage bags and gloves (while supplies last) and a certificate of appreciation for their contribution to the community. To register or learn...
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Spring brings return of e-scooter pilot program to Oshawa
Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 03:00 PM
With the spring weather, ride-sharing e-scooters and e-bikes will return to the City of Oshawa on April 1 (weather permitting) as part of the micro-mobility pilot project. Community members are reminded to be courteous and follow these safety rules when using an e-bike or e-scooter in Oshawa:
- Riders must be 16 or older to use an e-scooter
- Helmets are mandatory for riders under 18 years old and encouraged for all riders
- Only one person can ride an e-scooter at a time
- The maximum speed limit is 20...
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Wildlife proof your property during coyote denning season
Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 08:46 AM
Oshawa community members may notice an increase in coyote sightings or activity at this time of the year as coyotes start denning to raise their pups in March and April.
Winter months are the mating period for coyotes, while in March they begin seeking out a den to rear their pups. To minimize encounters during this time, residents and property owners are encouraged to wildlife proof their property to prevent coyotes from denning.
If you suspect a coyote den is nearby:
- contact Service Oshawa...
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New pedestrian bridge for Erie Park neighbourhood
Posted on Friday, March 22, 2024 10:40 AM
With spring officially arriving, Ward 5 residents are making use of the newly constructed pedestrian bridge in Erie Park (43 Erie St.). The bridge connects pedestrians and cyclists to the City’s trail system.
Project highlights:
- new three-metre wide galvanized steel bridge with safety railings
- creek bank erosion measures
- new trees and shrubs
- repaved pathway with energy-efficient LED lighting leading up to the bridge
Further improvements for the area are planned this summer, including additional...
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Oshawa 100+ kick offs; view the video and join upcoming celebration events
Posted on Monday, March 18, 2024 03:00 PM
The City of Oshawa marked its 100th anniversary as a city on March 8 and kicked off a year of celebrations. We invite community members to view the video of the March 8 official celebration and join us throughout the year as we celebrate our historical milestone with a series of events, activities and commemorative projects.
Official 100+ Anniversary Celebration
Festivities kicked off on Friday, March 8 with the Official 100+ Anniversary Celebration live broadcast on Rogers Television; Free...