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Oshawa's restrictions on events at Memorial Park 'not fair,' say concerned groups, residents
An attempt to overturn controversial new restrictions on what events can take place at Oshawa’s historic Memorial Park was defeated before it could even be discussed by city councillors on Monday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/oshawa-council-backs-new-memorial-park-restrictions-9.7139185?cmp=rss

CBC Toronto 22h ago

Rural Oshawa residents call for more information from province about imports at aggregate pit
Residents in rural North Oshawa say they want the province to provide more information about an aggregate pit on the Oak Ridges Moraine, after the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) told them fill was being imported there without authorization.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/oshawa-residents-harmony-road-aggregate-pit-9.7139127?cmp=rss

CBC Toronto 2d ago

Oshawa limits what events can take place at Memorial Park
The city is restricting gatherings at the historic park to memorial ceremonies and performing arts events, sparking backlash from organizers and councillors who say long-standing community events are being unfairly blocked.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7136994?cmp=rss

CBC Toronto 5d ago

Premier, officials say convicted child killer temporarily released in Oshawa should not get out again
A recent temporary release of a child murderer in Durham Region is drawing criticism from top officials across Ontario, with calls for the parole board to keep him behind bars before he’s let out again.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/officials-call-for-reversal-of-temporary-release-of-convicted-murderer-9.7133838?cmp=rss

Ontario Outbreak Information Mar 16

Outbreak: #RSV

Facility: Thornton View
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Pine Grove, Rose Garden
Location: #Oshawa #Ontario
Facility Tracking Hash: #DRHD0007

Date: 2026-03-11

Public Health Unit: Durham Region Health Department
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObDRHD

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Ontario Outbreak Information Mar 16

Outbreak: "Respiratory Outbreak" (Unspecified Pathogen)

Facility: Hillsdale Estates
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Primrose Path
Location: #Oshawa #Ontario
Facility Tracking Hash: #DRHD0011

Date: 2026-03-11

Public Health Unit: Durham Region Health Department
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObDRHD

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CBC Toronto Mar 13

Heavy trucks are tearing up this rural Oshawa road. Locals say it's an accident waiting to happen
Residents in a rural north Oshawa community say hundreds of trucks a day linked to a nearby aggregate pit have damaged the road and created dangerous driving conditions.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/harmony-road-trucks-oshawa-9.7126090?cmp=rss

blog.TO Mar 13

Rough-looking 'shovel-ready' Ontario house is still half a million dollars
When it comes to Ontario house listings, you know things are bad when the broker opens with the phrase "for sale shovel-ready house."But in the case of this Oshawa property, I'm not sure a shovel is going to cut it.You might need a bulldozer.The house back in 2021. Image from HouseSigma. The existing house at 85 Hall St. has been in rough shap...
https://www.blogto.com/real-estate-toronto/2026/03/85-hall-street-ontario/

Ontario Outbreak Information Mar 11

Outbreak: Human #Metapneumovirus ( #HMPV )

Facility: AgeCare Samac
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Lakeview Park (3rd Floor)
Location: #Oshawa #Ontario
Facility Tracking Hash: #DRHD0001

Date: 2026-03-08

Public Health Unit: Durham Region Health Department
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObDRHD

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CBC Canada Mar 6

Man charged with arranging shootings in Toronto police corruption probe denied bail
A Richmond Hill, Ont., man who is accused of arranging seven shootings connected with a major police corruption and organized crime investigation was denied bail Friday in Oshawa, Ont.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/gta-shootings-toronto-police-corruption-probe-9.7117847?cmp=rss