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Notice of Public Meeting - 970 Nelson Street

Notice of Public Meeting

What:
A public meeting will be held regarding a proposal for a new Telecommunication Tower (File: SPA-2022-29) submitted by Fontur International Inc. on behalf of Bell Mobility Inc. and Peter Nowak for lands at 970 Nelson Street.

The Oshawa Development Services Committee will be considering the above referenced privately initiated proposal for the area shown as a black dot on the hatched lands on the map at the public meeting.

When: November 28, 2022 – 6:30 p.m.

Where:
This public...

Notice of Public Meeting - Canadian National Railway Rail Corridor lands at Drake Street

Notice of Public Meeting

What:
A public meeting will be held regarding a proposal for a new Telecommunication Tower (File: SPA-2022-22) submitted by Fontur International Inc. on behalf of Bell Mobility Inc. at the Canadian National Railway rail corridor lands adjacent to the northerly terminus of Drake Street.

The Oshawa Development Services Committee will be considering the above referenced privately initiated proposal for the area shown as a black dot on the hatched lands on the map at the public...

Today is Voting Day; cast your ballot between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Qualified Oshawa voters may cast their ballot at any Voting Place in their ward between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. today, Monday, October 24.

How to prepare

Before casting your ballot, be sure to:

• confirm your ward and select your Voting Place using the City’s Voting Place Lookup tool; and,
• ensure you have an accepted piece of I.D.

Voters requiring use of the accessible voting equipment may cast their ballot at City Hall, regardless of their ward.

What to expect

Upon arrival at a Voting Place, Oshawa voters...

Keep fireworks safety in mind during Diwali

Oshawa Fire Services is reminding those who are celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights, to keep fire safety in mind.

In Oshawa, fireworks may be discharged between dusk and 11 p.m. on Diwali, Monday, October 24.

The safety, health, and well-being of our community members is the City’s top priority.

Fireworks safety reminders:

• Appoint a responsible person to be in charge. Only adults who are aware of the hazards and essential safety precautions should handle and discharge fireworks.
• Carefully...

Dig into some fun and help grow Oshawa’s urban forest!

Join Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF) for a Community Tree Planting on Sunday, October 23 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Russett Park (1290 Somerville St.) in Oshawa.

Participants must register in advance by midnight Thursday, October 20. There are no day of/walk-in sign ups. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Please remember to:

• dress appropriately – the event runs rain or shine
• wear closed-toe shoes or boots – no sandals, please!
• bring gardening gloves,...