Service Disruptions

Canada Post Strike

Updated November 29, 2024 to include information regarding Pre-Authorized Tax Payment (P.T.P.) Plan bills.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (C.U.P.W.) are on strike, impacting mail delivery to and from the City.

Please note that community members are still responsible for submitting any time sensitive payments and applications on time during the strike. Items received late are subject to penalty or interest.

Questions about items not outlined below can be directed to Service Oshawa via email or...

Oshawa pier temporary closure at Lakeview Park

The Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports) and the City of Oshawa advise that the pier at the Oshawa waterfront is temporarily closed beginning Tuesday, October 15 at 8 a.m., to accommodate required restorative work. Visitors to Lakeview Park are requested to adhere to the temporary closure of the pier.

The City is working collaboratively with the HOPA Ports, and the pier is anticipated to reopen in the spring of 2025.

HOPA Ports owns the pier. The port and the City of Oshawa have a promenade...

South Oshawa Community Centre pool closed until further notice

The South Oshawa Community Centre (SOCC) pool (1455 Cedar St.) is closed for an extended time to assess and evaluate required repairs for the safe operation of the pool.

As a result of the pool closure, the City will not offer aquatic programs at SOCC until repairs are complete. Additional swimming lessons will be available at the Civic Recreation Complex, Delpark Homes Centre, and Donevan Recreation Complex.

Find a complete list of Leisure swims by visiting oshawa.ca/Swim.

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Elevator Service Disruption at Parking Garage 2

The two elevators at Parking Garage 2 (117 Bond St. W.) in downtown Oshawa are currently out of service due to repairs.

The City apologizes for any inconvenience and is working closely with contractors to make the repairs as quickly as possible.

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking spaces are available in the downtown in other City parking garages, surface lots and on-street.

For more information, visit the City’s Downtown Parking webpage, use the HonkMobile app, or contact Service Oshawa at...