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This September, let's keep our school roadways safe

With the start of the new school year, there will be an increase in the number of children walking and biking near schools. For the protection of pedestrians and drivers, motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in school zones and to obey the posted speed limits, no parking, and no stopping signs.

Municipal Law Enforcement Officers will be enforcing no parking and stopping regulations and other violations in the vicinity of schools to ensure pedestrian safety. Please be aware of traffic signs...

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Stay safe: reminders of open air burning rules in Oshawa

Oshawa Fire Services reminds residents that only those with an approved fire permit (for properties north of Conlin Road, having greater than 10 acres) respecting the Open Air Burning By-law can burn outdoors. All other forms of burning, including outdoor wood-burning fireplaces, fire pits and chimineas, are prohibited.

By-law #73-2012

An open air burn permit may be obtained for rural properties north of Conlin Road and meeting the requirements of By-law #73-2012. Those not complying with the...

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Durham Region Notice: Grandview St. N. closure from Columbus Rd. E. to Winchester Rd.

The Regional Municipality of Durham will be reconstructing Columbus Road East (Regional Road 3) from west of Grandview Street North to east of Townline Road in the City of Oshawa. Construction Schedule The Region’s contractor, Hard-Co Construction Ltd., has mobilized on the site with work scheduled to be complete in the fall of 2025. There will be a winter shutdown period between December 2024 and May of 2025. Work will resume in May of 2025 with the final completion anticipated in September of...

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Sunnyside Park reopens with new amenities

The City of Oshawa is excited to announce the reopening of Sunnyside Park. Located at 260 McKim St, the revitalization of the park is now complete.

Sunnyside Park is a 1.13-hectare neighbourhood park located between Ritson Road South and Simcoe Street South in Ward 4. Sunnyside Park now features a multi-court surface for basketball, ball hockey and more; junior and senior playground equipment, including an accessible swing; accessible park pathways; and a shade structure with seating....

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