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April 28 is National Day of Mourning

On April 28, the City of Oshawa observes National Day of Mourning to remember those who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness at work.

Today, flags at City facilities will fly at half-mast and the City will lower the Day of Mourning Flag at City Hall in honour and remembrance of workers who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy.

“The National Day of Mourning is not only a day to reflect on the lives lost and injured on the...

Farwell St. Watermain Cleaning and Structural Lining maintenance

As part of The Regional Municipality of Durham’s ongoing infrastructure maintenance program, watermains in your neighbourhood are scheduled to be cleaned and structurally lined this year (map attached). This program renews aging infrastructure, improves water quality, and reduces the risk of watermain breaks.

Two-metre by two-metre excavation will be required at the main valves. Please note that it is the Region’s policy to reinstate all roadways, and boulevards areas that are disturbed after...

Watermain Cleaning and Structural Lining maintenance

As part of The Regional Municipality of Durham’s ongoing infrastructure maintenance program, watermains in the following neighbourhoods are scheduled to be cleaned and structurally lined this year. This program renews aging infrastructure, improves water quality, and reduces the risk of watermain breaks.

• Glendale Ave.
• Glengrove St.
• Glenforest St.
• Glenecho St. 
• Glenmar Ave.
• Gibbons St. 

A temporary watermain will be installed to maintain the water supply to all impacted homeowners during construction....

Road closures on Veterans Rd. and Holland St.

The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of road closures on Veterans Rd. and Holland St. in the City of Oshawa.

When: The closures will be in stages fromMay 1 until September. Lane restrictions will also occur throughout the construction period. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Veterans Rd., from Wilson Rd. S. to Farewell St., and Holland St., from Bloor St. E. to Veterans Rd., in the City of Oshawa.

Why: The closures are required for the...

E-bike and E-scooter Reminders

As we welcome two new ride-sharing providers to our city for a micro-mobility pilot project, community members are reminded to be courteous and follow these rules for safety when using an e-bike or e-scooter in Oshawa:

Users are reminded that:

• Riders must be 16 or older to use an e-bike or e-scooter.
• Helmets are mandatory for riders under 18 years old and encouraged for all riders.
• Travel should be at a safe speed based on the condition of the trail;
• The maximum speed limit is 20 km/hr.
• Caution must...