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Looking back at Oshawa’s 2023
Posted on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 01:47 PM
As the year comes to a close, there is much to celebrate in the City of Oshawa. Planning is well underway for our 100+ Centennial Celebration Year in 2024, but let us not get a head of ourselves. Here is a snapshot of key highlights that shaped our city in 2023:
Investments for the FutureThe City achieved another banner year for building permit values adding nearly $1.5 billion over the past two years.
With proximity to major North American markets, world-class research facilities and a pipeline of...
Oshawa’s Toys for Tickets program wraps up for another generous year
Posted on Friday, December 15, 2023 09:50 AM
The City of Oshawa is celebrating another generous Toys for Tickets campaign raising more than $2,200 in toys for children and youth in need in our community this holiday season.
Motorists who received a parking ticket from the City between November 19 and December 3 had the opportunity to make a contribution in lieu of the penalty payment.
This year, more than $700 in toys were collected at Service Oshawa, and an additional $1,500 was collected in online contributions, which were used to...
2024 Oshawa City Budget adopted
Posted on Wednesday, December 06, 2023 09:39 AM
The 2024 City of Oshawa budget has been adopted. The 2024 budget is aligned with Council’s guiding principle of financial stewardship and the City’s Financial Strategy.
The 2024 budget requires a 3.89% increase to the overall City tax levy, which represents an increase to the Oshawa portion of the residential tax bill of approximately $82.25 (or $6.85 a month) on a property assessed at $356,000 (Oshawa’s median house assessment value as published by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation)...
Register now for curbside Christmas tree pickup in the new year
Posted on Monday, December 04, 2023 02:35 PM
With the holiday’s fast approaching, registration for the City of Oshawa’s curbside Christmas Tree collection program is now open. Register at Oshawa.ca/treecollection and scratch this task off your holiday to-do list.
Community members are asked to register their address by Thursday, January 4, 2024, in order to receive curbside collection of their Christmas tree. To register visit Oshawa.ca/treecollection or by calling Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311.
Once registered, residents will receive curbside...
Reminders for a safe winter season in Oshawa
Posted on Thursday, November 30, 2023 09:56 AM
Winter weather is here and the City of Oshawa is encouraging everyone to be a good neighbour this winter season as snow and ice removal responsibilities take effect.
On-street parking
On-street parking is not permitted on Oshawa streets from December 1 to April 1 between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed during that time, regardless of snow clearing operations and weather conditions.
In addition to the 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. regulations, vehicles parked on Oshawa...