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Victoria Day Fireworks: Stay Safe, Stay Neighbourly

With the Victoria Day long weekend fast approaching, Oshawa Fire Services reminds community members to keep fire safety and their neighbours in mind when lighting fireworks.

Under the City’s Fireworks By-law, community members can discharge Consumer (Family) Fireworks on their private property without a permit between dusk and 11 p.m. on:

• Victoria Day (May 19, 2025);
• Canada Day (July 1, 2025); and,
• Diwali (October 20, 2025).

Using fireworks outside the allotted time can result in fines of up to $100...

Victoria Day - Recreation Facility Holiday Hours

Holiday Hours: Victoria Day

City recreation facilities will operate on modified hours of operation on Monday, May 19, Victoria Day.

Monday, May 20

• Civic Recreation Complex open 11 a.m. to 5p.m.
• All other recreation facilities are closed and activeOshawa registered recreation programs are cancelled. 

Please note recreation facilities may operate outside specified holiday hours for permitted rentals.

Visit activeOshawa Online to see swimming, skating and sports activity schedules for Victoria Day. 

Kick off Indigenous History Month with the Indigenous Cultural Celebration

The City of Oshawa is excited to invite all community members to the Indigenous Cultural Celebration on Saturday, May 31, at Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park (169 Harbour Rd.). This event marks the beginning of Indigenous History Month, celebrating the rich and diverse cultures of the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island. 

Recently recognized by Festivals and Events Ontario, the Indigenous Cultural Celebration has received awards for Best New Festival, Top 100 Festival and the FEO Impact Award.

The...

Notice of Public Meeting - Planning Act - June 2, 2025 - 1440 Conlin Rd. E.

What:
A Planning Act public meeting will be held regarding applications for Approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision (File: S-O-2025-02) and to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 (File: Z-2025-01) submitted by D.G. Biddle and Associates Ltd. on behalf of 440 Taunton Road Ltd. for lands at 1440 Conlin Road East.

The Oshawa Economic and Development Services Committee will be considering the above referenced applications for the lands as shown shaded on the map at the public meeting. The applications have...