City News

Be Prepared. Know your Risks.

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 7 to 13, 2023 and the City of Oshawa reminds us that emergencies such as severe weather events or prolonged power outages can occur anytime, anywhere.

Community members are encouraged to be ready for an emergency by preparing an emergency kit for their home. The kit should have enough food, water and any applicable medications to last at least 72 hours (three days). Remember to think of pets in your 72 hour plan. At minimum, have food and water, proper...

Best wishes for His Majesty King Charles III upon his Coronation

As Mayor, and on behalf of City Council and the residents of the City of Oshawa, we express our warmest wishes to His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort as they celebrate their Coronation. 

His Majesty’s Coronation takes place at Westminster Abbey, in London on Saturday, May 6, 2023 and will be followed by various public events in the United Kingdom.

This is the first coronation of a Canadian Head of State and Monarch in seven decades and allows communities to come together...

April 28 is National Day of Mourning

On April 28, the City of Oshawa observes National Day of Mourning to remember those who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness at work.

Today, flags at City facilities will fly at half-mast and the City will lower the Day of Mourning Flag at City Hall in honour and remembrance of workers who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy.

“The National Day of Mourning is not only a day to reflect on the lives lost and injured on the...

E-bike and E-scooter Reminders

As we welcome two new ride-sharing providers to our city for a micro-mobility pilot project, community members are reminded to be courteous and follow these rules for safety when using an e-bike or e-scooter in Oshawa:

Users are reminded that:

• Riders must be 16 or older to use an e-bike or e-scooter.
• Helmets are mandatory for riders under 18 years old and encouraged for all riders.
• Travel should be at a safe speed based on the condition of the trail;
• The maximum speed limit is 20 km/hr.
• Caution must...

New off-leash area opens at Cordova Valley Park

Members of Council, neighbourhood residents and local dog owners celebrated the completion of the Off-Leash Area at Cordova Valley Park at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 25.

The Cordova Valley Park Off-Leash Area was specifically designed to provide off-leash opportunities for pet owners and their dogs to enjoy naturalized areas.

Located at 811 Glen St., the half-hectare neighbourhood dog park features a mix of mulch and grass surfacing and a fully-enclosed fenced area with a separate...