City News

New Multi-Use Path system open on Thornton Road

The City of Oshawa is pleased to announce the expansion of cycling options along Thornton Road North between King Street West and Taunton Road West.

The new multi-use path system connects to the existing Taunton Road West multi-use path which was recently extended from Northbrook Street to Somerville Street connecting with the on-road bike route. Pavement markings and signage have been added along Thornton Road to provide a seamless connection and to ensure drivers are aware of the new path system....

City of Oshawa mourns the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

On behalf of Oshawa City Council, Mayor Dan Carter expresses his deepest sorrow on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and offers his condolences to The Royal Family and the people of the Commonwealth.

Flags have been lowered to half-mast at City Hall and City facilities to honour the memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Crowned in Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and Queen of Canada. She dedicated her life to public service...

City of Oshawa’s first cricket field open for play

The City of Oshawa is pleased to announce that the city’s first cricket field with pitch is officially open for use at Stone Street Park.

The new temporary cricket field is a smaller sized playing field with an approximate boundary radius of 40-50 metres.

In 2021, City Council received a request from the public to create cricket facilities in Oshawa. In response, staff reviewed existing locations within the City’s parks and open space system. In 2022, Council approved a temporary field at Stone Street...

BMX Bike Park officially opens with ribbon-cutting ceremony

The City of Oshawa’s new BMX Bike Park officially opened on August 18 at a ribbon-cutting ceremony with members of the Oshawa City Council and the BMX community in attendance.

The BMX Bike Park is located at 1095 Thornton Road North (east side of Thornton Road North and south of the Oshawa Airport Golf Club) in the future Rose Valley Community Park. The BMX Park is a dirt jump track that is approximately 5,000 square metres and incorporates numerous features including bermed corners, rolling step...

City of Oshawa recognizes excellence in urban design

Eleven local projects are being honoured as part of the City of Oshawa 2022 Urban Design Awards.

Ten projects received an Award of Excellence and one project received a Special Recognition Award for demonstrating excellence in urban design, as well as enhancing the image of the city and quality of life.

The 2022 Urban Design Award of Excellence winners are:

• Brent Jeffrey, 31 Beatrice Street East (three-storey apartment building)
• Frère Du Nord, 45 – 47 Prince Street (renovation of existing two storey...