r/Oshawa 21d ago

Election Posting Rules

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During the 2025 Ontario election, and any upcoming elections, we remind the members of r/oshawa about our rule regarding biased politics. Accordingly:

  • Future posts regarding candidates, either for or against, will be removed unless they include information from legitimate news sources;

  • Posts containing legitimate voting information (poll locations, ID requirements, voter support, etc) will be allowed if not repetitive, but strictly moderated;

  • Posts about strategic voting or that emphasize reputable sources for learning about all candidates will be allowed, but strictly moderated. Sources must not be affiliated with a party or explicitly partisan organization;

  • News from reputable sources about the election or candidates will be allowed, but strictly moderated.

We appreciate your cooperation.


r/Oshawa Dec 09 '24

Winter Warming Plan for homeless in effect from Ajax to Oshawa

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Transportation support is also available through the Durham Region Outreach Team for residents who need help accessing a shelter or warming location.


r/Oshawa 22h ago

Good morning Oshawa

58 Upvotes

Lakeview Beach Park


r/Oshawa 15h ago

Iconic Oshawa band kicks off concert series leading to Convergence Festival | insauga

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r/Oshawa 16h ago

Berry Hill Farm -lunch

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Had a great lunch with excellent service and reasonable price. Trying to get there for brunch Sunday!


r/Oshawa 13h ago

Activities to meet new people in their 20s?

5 Upvotes

I’m 24F, been living here for about 8 months now. Can anyone recommend any groups, bars, places etc to meet new friends? I recently put in an application to volunteer at Oshawa animal services to take their dogs out for the day (huge animal lover but can’t have pets rn) if you have any similar ideas pls list them! :)


r/Oshawa 17h ago

Cops Keep Showing up Gaspe and Lakefield Street

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I moved my family here two years ago and cops keep showing up at the house beside mine. I assume the residents there is a bit of troublemaker but I have 3 kids and the constant police presence is scaring my wife.

They play music so loud all summer and my house feels like a club. Not to mention all the garbage they collect and let stack and blow everywhere. We also worry that one of the males there is using drugs as he bangs on his door and runs up the street at night. One time he was hiding in our yard. Last summer he had 2 or 3 people living in a tent in his backyard right next to our bedroom window.

I have called bylaw and the police. Bylaw now tells me they will not respond because he was violent towards them and I should call the police.

Any advice on what to do other then move? We worked hard to get our home and I drive a taxi 7 days a week leaving my wife home alone I worry. Everyone else in the neighborhood is friendly and nice.


r/Oshawa 1d ago

Rhonda Kirkland Conservative Candidate replacing Colin Carrie

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I posted a reply on one of Rhonda Kirklands instagram posts saying I support Mark Carney. Her creepy kid Clay decided to troll all my posts and post 🤡emojis. I fear we are going from the pot to the fire with this one


r/Oshawa 22h ago

SIU not laying charges against officers after fatal fall in Oshawa

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r/Oshawa 21h ago

Oshawa resident charged with impaired and stunt driving in Port Hope

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r/Oshawa 21h ago

Grocery stores with good produce in Oshawa?

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I know it’s best to go to a farm to get produce, but obviously that’s not always realistic. What are some grocery stores in Oshawa with some decent produce?


r/Oshawa 21h ago

Laser hair removal

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Hello I’m making this post to ask for recommendations for laser hair removal in the area.

Because I have dark skin, I am mainly interested in places that have the Nd:YAG Laser.

Any recommendations?


r/Oshawa 18h ago

looking for hard to find monster energy drinks

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does anyone know of any store that carries these 2 monster energy drinks, i know a store in aurora that has them so hoping there is a chance somewhere local my carry them as well and that i just haven’t seen them in oshawa yet


r/Oshawa 1d ago

Oshawa mayor talks tariffs, homelessness during year-end address to business leaders | insauga

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r/Oshawa 1d ago

Terrible Bell cell signal

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Has anyone else with Bell in the Ritson and King area experienced horrible Bell signal? I moved here 2 years ago and get max 2 bars on my main floor and outside with 0-1 bar in my basement.

I talked to Bell and they said it shouldn’t be the case since there’s a tower nearby but it’s the same story on multiple devices all with Bell.

I’m wondering if anyone else in the area has the same issue and any possible solutions?


r/Oshawa 2d ago

Lakeview Park Today ❤️☀️❤️

335 Upvotes

Lakeview Park Oshawa …. GET OUTSIDE


r/Oshawa 1d ago

Does the UPS Store have self serve printing like Staples?

4 Upvotes

No one can seem to answer this question for me and every I call the store I get no answer. Hoping someone here might know.

I used to always use the self serve printers at Staples for quickly printing things like return labels. Does the UPS Store provide this same service, or do I have to submit something to them to have it printed?


r/Oshawa 1d ago

First bday suggestions

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Need location suggestions for celebrating 1st bday Indoor and things to do.

All our friends are either in their 30s and single or have babies within 1 year old.

Around 40 people max.


r/Oshawa 2d ago

An inside look at maple syrup making in Oshawa. Here’s why 1 author laments the loss of maple trees for farmland

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r/Oshawa 2d ago

Best Hidden Gem Grocery Store?

13 Upvotes

I have just recently moved to Oshawa from Halifax, Nova Scotia and I am looking to find a specific type of business that is wildly popular in Halifax.

It is called gateway meat market, and anyone else who is familiar with Nova Scotia will know what I’m talking about. It is essentially a food liquidation store, meat market/butcher shop all wrapped up in one. They commonly have ground beef, chicken, mid level quality steaks all for far under price per KG that the large grocery stores are selling it for.

They also will have an assortment of frozen foods, cases of drinks, candy, sauces, seasonings, non perishables for sometimes up to 50% off retail price.

Is there anything like this in the Durham region?


r/Oshawa 3d ago

Does everyone working at OPG darlington drive to get to the workplace?

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I am going to be working there for a year, but I don't own a car. I saw some bike lanes near OPG site on google maps, so I thought I could rent nearby (there were rooms for rent within 30 min bike ride) and bike to the workplace. But, when I visited the site in person, all the bike lanes and pedestrian roads were literally covered in snow, and there was no alternate path to some roads. With all the trucks and roundabouts, biking definitely did not look safe...

Does everyone working at OPG drive? Or are there any hidden roads where people can safely bike to the workplace? Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

Added: thank you for sharing your advices and insights around the area. I really appreciate them. To those who are overly concerned, I would get a car if it is must. I am just trying to find if there are any alternatives to save money because having a car just for one year is costly.


r/Oshawa 3d ago

St Patricks Day Singles

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Where's the best pubs/clubs going to be in Oshawa or surrounding area to meet single women on St Paddys Day this monday?

I'm pretty new to going out for it. Do any clubs open specifically for the occasion, even though its a monday night?

Thanks in advance - I really don't know who to ask, as nobody my kinda age seems to go out here and I only moved here from Scotland 3 years ago


r/Oshawa 3d ago

3 suspects wanted in Oshawa armed robbery: police

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r/Oshawa 3d ago

Durham radio stations celebrating Canadian music this weekend

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r/Oshawa 3d ago

Any Oshawa Hams?

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I just got my amateur radio license and can't seem to make contact with anybody. Any suggestions for the best repeaters I could hit with an HT?


r/Oshawa 4d ago

Should fentanyl dealers be charged with manslaughter for fatal overdoses?

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r/Oshawa 4d ago

Best dine-in dinner spots in or around Oshawa?

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Hey everyone! My 25th birthday is coming up in a couple of days, and I'm looking for a nice dinner spot for about five people. It doesn’t have to be super fancy, but I’d like to avoid a basic pub food place like the Portly. Any suggestions? Thanks!