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City business supports including Graffiti and Vandalism Remediation Fund
Posted on Monday, June 02, 2025 09:08 AM
The City of Oshawa has been deeply concerned by recent acts of vandalism to some of the private business properties in our downtown and surrounding area. The Durham Regional Police Service recently reported that they have tracked a growing number of copper thefts from air conditioning and heat pump units in the downtown Oshawa area and surrounding neighbourhoods. We stand with the DRPS and our businesses in condemning these thefts and acts of vandalism.
The City is fully committed to supporting...

Help shape the way Oshawa moves!
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2025 09:00 AM
The City of Oshawa is updating its Integrated Transportation Master Plan (I.T.M.P.) and Active Transportation Master Plan (A.T.M.P.) – and we need your input!
These updates will shape how people and goods move around Oshawa over the next 25 years. As our city continues to grow, it’s important to plan proactively for a transportation system that meets the needs of residents, businesses and visitors now and into the future.
Plan Highlights
- All Modes of Travel: Whether you walk, cycle, roll, take public...

Oshawa announces the 2025 Culture Counts Awards recipients
Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 02:30 PM
The City of Oshawa congratulates the recipients of this year's Oshawa Culture Counts Awards for their outstanding contributions to the community's creative and cultural scene.
The City of Oshawa has recently announced the winners for its annual Oshawa Culture Counts Awards. The program, which was launched in November 2017, aims to recognize and celebrate the creative and cultural contributions of the community. The awards were presented by the Oshawa City Council to the winners of three...
Roadway update: 2025 Traffic line painting in progress
Posted on Monday, May 26, 2025 04:34 PM
Where: Various roadways and intersections
Area to be covered. From south of Adelaide St. W to south City limits
And west of Ritson Rd. to west City limits
Work will be done mostly during the overnight hours.
When: From May 27, 2025 to August 31, 2025
Why: To refresh the various intersection line markings such as stop bars, crosswalks and short centerlines.
Please exercise caution when approaching line marking operation and follow all temporary condition and warning signs.
Driving on fresh paint can...

21 years in bloom: Oshawa Peony Festival continues to grow
Posted on Monday, May 26, 2025 11:15 AM
The City of Oshawa is excited to present the 21st annual Peony Festival on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8 at the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens (155 Arena St.). Named one of Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals and Events for the 12th year running, the festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features one of Canada’s largest contemporary peony collections, along with hundreds of cut blooms displayed inside the arena during the Canadian Peony Society judged show.
Activities for all ages