Downtown Oshawa BIA
21 Simcoe St S L1H 4G1 Oshawa, ON, Canada

We are thrilled to premiere our Walk with Us video that demonstrates the power of a united community working together in transforming the way we help our fell...ow community members. Your support helps us keep our doors open. Watch, share the video and to donate, click here: https://www.canadahelps.org//back-door-mission-for-the-r/ This video was made in collaboration with Back Door Mission for the Relief of Poverty and Mission United, Simcoe Street United Church, Pathwise Credit Union, The Professors Of Funk, O'Neill Cvi Chamber Choir, The Oshawa Civic Band and Empty Cup Media. Things are going to get brighterhave a hope-filled Christmas! Canadian Mental Health Association Durham, Durham Mental Health ServicesThe Regional Municipality of Durham John Howard Society of Durham Region Lakeridge Health AIDS Committee of Durham Region Carea Community Health Centre Christian Faith Outreach

Holiday Hours Downtown Oshawa BIA The Downtown Oshawa BIA office will be closed from December 19th to January 4th, 2021. Emails and calls will be monitored sporadically during this period.... Service Oshawa & City Hall Service Oshawa and City Hall will be running on modified operating hours Thursday, December 24 through to Friday, January 1: Service Oshawa and City Hall will be closed Thursday, December 24 through to Monday, December 28; as well as, Thursday, December 31 and Friday, January 1. Service Oshawa and City Hall will be open 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29 and Wednesday, December 30. Service Oshawa is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.: In-person: by appointment only Phone: 905-436-3311 Email: [email protected] Live chat: www.oshawa.ca/city-hall/Contact-Us Online services: www.oshawa.ca/online-services

May your holidays be as bright as a fully lit menorah. Wishing everyone a Happy Hanukkah today!

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In support of the #OshawaLovesLocal campaign and our local businesses and their customers, the City of Oshawa is offering free parking at all metered on-street locations in downtown Oshawa during the holiday season! Additionally, there is free parking in FOUR downtown municipal parking lots over the holidays: lot 4 (on Athol Street between Centre and Simcoe streets), lot 18 (on William Street at Carriage Works), lot 50 (west side of the Oshawa Public Libraries’ McLaughlin branch) and lot 52 (west side of City Hall). The free holiday parking is in effect up to and including Sunday, January 3, 2021. For more information visit www.oshawa.ca/parking

The Downtown Oshawa BIA Staff and Board of Directors would like to thank our sponsors and community partners for providing us with opportunities and partnerships that benefit the entire downtown community. Our sponsors and community partners allow us to stretch and maximize every dollar while delivering programs and services that benefit downtown Oshawa and beyond. We are so grateful for every opportunity we get and the grants that we receive that allow us to invest in the betterment of downtown. THANK YOU, SPONSORS AND PARTNERS!

Tomorrow is the last day to submit an application, make sure you get yours in on time!

Oshawa and the Durham Region entered the RED control zone yesterday, we know there have been lots of changes in the last few weeks and many of you have lots of questions. The PDF linked below breaks down the new regulations by business type. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to message us! https://www.durham.ca//Nov/Control-Classification-FAQs.pdf

The Bargain Shop Oshawa is hosting its annual Toy Drive. Help them reach their goal of $2100 by dropping off a new unwrapped toy or a monetary donation between now and December 5th!

With Durham Region now in the RED zone, this initiative could benefit a number of our local restaurants! Check out Ritual at https://ritual.co/partners/ritualone/v3 for more information on their commission-free online ordering service!

Learn about the different tools available to help your small business during these uncertain times, register now to secure your spot for our next Town Hall, happening this Thursday!

Are you missing the Bright & Merry Market as much as we are? Well, we have some good news for you! A virtual version of the market can be found on the City's website until December 16th. It includes links to vendor's websites, activities for little ones and even a decorating contest!

Speaker Announcement Edy Haddad from Peninsula and Daniel Ramlogan will be two of the featured speakers at our upcoming town hall, Tools for Small Businesses: Economic Recovery. Haven't secured your spot yet? Check out our Event post for more details including how to register.

Have you signed up for our next Hot Topics town hall event yet? We will be discussing Safety and Security in the downtown and hear from speakers with the Durham Regional Police, By-law, and more! Space is limited so register now (link in the event). *Please note: Due to the limited space members of the BIA will be given priority should the event reach capacity.*

70King (east in Oshawa) is the proud presenter of the wonderful artwork of James Simon Mishibinijima. Even though the work has a strong message, they are done b...eautifully and will keep your eye for a long time. Check them out along with the Christmas light display that was recently installed by Christmas Light by Skedaddle. 70King owner Rick Summers encourages the community to come downtown and support local businesses. He's lit up King with Christmas Lights by Skedaddle. See more

Stay vigilant this Thanksgiving and stop the spread of COVID-19! With Thanksgiving Weekend upon us and as we head indoors with the colder weather, Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter reminds everyone that it is more important than ever to stay the course and all do our part to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.

This year, marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, a moment of silence will be observed to honour all who have fallen and acknowledge those who have served for our freedom. On Wednesday, November 11 at 10:30 a.m., the community is invited to watch the virtual 2020 Remembrance Day ceremony by tuning in to the live broadcast www.RogersTV.com/Durham from their computers or mobile devices. Alt...ernatively, viewers can watch on cable 10, 63 & HD510, Ignite TV HD508. The ceremony will feature: laying of the wreaths; remembrance ceremony; and closing remarks. See more

Attention Downtown Oshawa small businesses McDougall Insurance and Grenville Mutual Insurance Company have partnered to offer a grand total of $10,000 to small business owners who have been impacted by COVID-19. Grant applications will be accepted from October 1, to October 30, 2020. The top 3 small businesses will be selected by a panel of judges winners will be announced on Monday, November 2nd, 2020. Check out the link for more information!

Preliminary findings and recommendations for the Citywide Parking Study are now available on both the City and BIA websites, and the City is once again looking for feedback. Community members are invited to attend the Citywide Parking Study Phase 2 virtual Public Information Centre (P.I.C.) starting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 15.

Caremonger Oshawa and Clarington invites community members to take part in All Together, Oshawa!, a city-wide food drive which takes place on Sunday, October 18 to benefit Feed the Need in Durham. Learn more:

What a beautiful way to honour such a generous and kind soul! Denis was always a big supporter of the BIA and his desire to make Downtown Oshawa a thriving place showed in everything he did. We miss you

Canadian Automotive Museum is hosting another walking tour downtown! Both September dates completely sold out so get your tickets for October 17th while they're still available!

Some more exciting news for Downtown Oshawa and the Arts, Culture and Entertainment industry! We can't wait to see this old building returned to its former glory

Notice of the City of Oshawa Joint Meeting of the Development Services Committee and Community Services Committee The Development Services Committee and Community Services Committee will be holding a virtual joint meeting and to be attended online on September 22, 2020 at Oshawa City Hall at 9:30 a.m. to discuss the following: IBI Group Presentation of Preliminary Findings on the Oshawa Parking Study... To view the meeting and for more information click here: https://calendar.oshawa.ca//2020-09-22-Joint-Meeting-of-th - The presentation noted above will be available on the Thursday afternoon preceding the meeting for your information on the City’s website at: https://connectoshawa.ca/parkingstudy. The City of Oshawa’s enhanced website features an Events & Meetings Calendar that includes upcoming Council and Committee meetings and agendas and the ability to subscribe to Council and Committee Meeting notifications.

Happy 50th Anniversary @obiaa_ Did you know? - 50 years ago the first Business Improvement Area (BIA) was created in Toronto’s West Bloor Village. Today there are more than 300 in Ontario!

Don't forget our first Hot Topic town hall will be happening tomorrow morning! Not registered yet? Click the event details for more information and to secure your online spot

The Oshawa Rotary Club is having a fall garage sale this Saturday at the Holiday Inn! Check out the event below for more information.

Congratulations to @gtmdurham on their Grand Opening today! Make sure you stop by today to check out the space, and learn about their fabulous services and products. The first 100 people will receive a goodie bag and treats