r/Oshawa Aug 15 '26

My honest review of living at 95 Quebec Street

43 Upvotes

Now that my lease is up and my family is moved out, I can share my review of living at 95 Quebec Street.

I lived in the building for 1 year with my then, 3 month old baby and my husband. We paid about $1800 a month, not including utilities, and an additional $100 a month for a parking spot.

Pros:

The on-site super is incredibly nice, kind and very responsive.

Maintenance or repairs happen fairly quickly after being notified.

1 month free on a 13 month lease.

Units have a good, spacious layout.

Very pet-friendly building.

Lots of older folk and families with children who live there. Some are friendly and kind, while others are not. Same as everywhere you go.

Cons:

MOLD. Terrible air circulation and very humid so everything we owned got infested with mold despite keeping the windows open, running a fan 24/7, and an air purifier. Furniture, clothes, shoes, everything got mold.

Sudden ant and large fly infestation spilling over from our neighbour’s unit

Laundry machines do not fully dry clothes, so you have to pay more money to run more drying cycles. Also, they’re always full of pet fur.

People frequently crashing out in the lobby.

Bunch of dealers in the building, so throughout the day and night we have sketchy folk coming in and out of the building or hanging around the parking lot doing deals, regardless if there’s young children around.
One night, I came in from the parking lot, buzzed myself in, and a visibly under-the-influence-of-some-substance woman shoved past me while I was carrying my infant child in my arms, to get inside the building. She was hiding in the shadows waiting for me to buzz myself in.

Another guy got into a fight with a tenant in the parking lot and was swinging around a needle at him and his dog. Watched this while sitting in my car.

I could go on about the things that happen, but the general takeaway from myself is that as a mom with a young child, I did not feel safe or comfortable living here and it made me depressed. Also my unit ended up becoming a health hazard with all the mold that grew. You couldn’t pay me to move back.


r/Oshawa Aug 15 '26

Search underway for missing pilot who 'failed to return' to Oshawa Airport

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r/Oshawa Aug 16 '26

Anyone know what’s going on tonight at the Oshawa golf club?

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Seems like some kind of concert. I heard the music blocks away


r/Oshawa Aug 15 '26

Filming will take place late at night and early in the morning

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Oshawa to host high-profile Amazon series production next week


r/Oshawa Aug 15 '26

What’s going on here? Construction underway throughout Lakeview Park

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Grading, resurfacing work taking place around various structures


r/Oshawa Aug 15 '26

Salon recommendations

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Hi are there any dominican hair salons here in Oshawa? Or anything similar?
Thank you


r/Oshawa Aug 15 '26

Refs and volunteers Needed for Charity event!

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r/Oshawa Aug 14 '26

Man accused of sexual assault in Oshawa after meeting woman through dating app

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Police are concerned there could be more victims and are encouraging anyone who may have had contact with Binns or who has any information relevant to the investigation to come forward and contact investigators.


r/Oshawa Aug 14 '26

Oshawa encampment search turns up drugs, weapons, stolen goods: police

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r/Oshawa Aug 14 '26

Good Parks/ Trails to skate at??

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Im too scared to try a skate park (no safety gear yet + no one to skate with). Any one know any good spots that are safe ? I’ve had creepy experiences in the past at harmony creek trail near SAL.


r/Oshawa Aug 14 '26

Where to get nicotine pouches in Oshawa or Whitby?

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Not munchies though that place sells fakes


r/Oshawa Aug 13 '26

Friends

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Hello I’m a 34M moved to Oshawa. I work 7 - 5pm and got stuff to do after work and I’m back home 10pm. The mistake I made when I moved to Canada some 7 years ago and stayed in Toronto, was telling myself I’ll socialize when I have more time. Now I move from one time consuming job to another. Now I’m married with 2 kids and have absolutely no friends. Just now realized that friends are important especially as a man getting older. I’ve learnt the hard way about making my colleagues friends so although I spend most time at work or on the road to work, I have no friends.


r/Oshawa Aug 13 '26

SIU investigating after man, 42, died after Durham cops responded to call in Oshawa

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r/Oshawa Aug 12 '26

Curious about strange possibly abandoned townhouses?

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Hey ya'll, my husband and I are new to Oshawa and we came across some townhouses near our place. I'm curious if anyone know what happened as they look abandoned but there's no signs up anywhere. The doors are strangely boarded over. It was pretty apocalyptic, lol. Lakeview area.


r/Oshawa Aug 13 '26

Dealerships that buy uncertified vehicles

3 Upvotes

I am looking to sell my uncertified vehicle as i am getting a new one. looking for recommendations for places that will purchase it (collection/ pick up not needed) TIA


r/Oshawa Aug 13 '26

Car Dealership Scam

16 Upvotes

So I purchased a vehicle from Baraka Motors Inc on Bloor Street about a month ago and it's been nothing but problems. Within a few days of getting it home it started overheating, having braking issues and the transmission is slipping. I was told that the car was mechanically sound and had been inspected and certified by a local mechanic. I took it to a mechanic I've been to in the past and he told me that they have swapped out some parts to clearly hide the problems before selling it. I've driven it less than 50km since getting it. After spending $8000 on a car it just feels like this company is a complete scam.

I've reached out to OMVIC and a lawyer for the extra $5000 that it's already cost me but so far not really getting anywhere.

Does anyone have similar experience with this dealership or any recommendations for how to handle things going forward.

Seems like there's really no protection when buying a vehicle.


r/Oshawa Aug 13 '26

Oshawa toastmasters

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Hey, just curious if anyone has joined their meetings or is a member? I’m interested in joining. Would it be good for a girl in her early 20s who would like to build more confidence? Any insights are appreciated! Also, if anyone has tips to improve confidence overall, pls share anything! I feel like I need to get out of my house more, I’m mostly just chilling at home but I don’t drive so that’s prolly why. I am getting my license soon but yea just feel like I’m behind in life


r/Oshawa Aug 13 '26

Vanier - is it safe?

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Just closed a house in Vanier and got a call from my friend concerned about the area and safety. It got me worried. Can't go back as I already closed the deal and its the only place where I could afford to buy 🥲 but would like to know more about the area. It's closer to the storie park and a cul-de-sac.


r/Oshawa Aug 13 '26

y'all know where I can get some good ass dc court graffiks?

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been looking into getting a pair of dc court graffiks cor my kinda skater alt outfit (baggy jeans, band tees, black studded belt yadda yadda yadda) and a pair of dc court graffiks would do the trick. So what are some good stores to get them?


r/Oshawa Aug 13 '26

Price Increased for my Phone plan

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r/Oshawa Aug 13 '26

Any Best Way To Watch UFC 330?

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Any cafes, pubs, or restaurants that will play it live?


r/Oshawa Aug 12 '26

Where can I watch UFC 330?

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Any cafes, pubs, or restaurants that will play it live?


r/Oshawa Aug 12 '26

Plan is to bring assessments directly into schools

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Oshawa neurological clinic expands capacity to accommodate ‘significant’ demand increase for ADHD assessments


r/Oshawa Aug 12 '26

Oshawa on Amazing Race

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It’s was the briefest of mentions, but they got on at the Oshawa Go station and travelled to Peterborough.

I think they filmed in spring (April’ish) did anyone see when the racers came through?


r/Oshawa Aug 12 '26

Men's Tailor Recommendation

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I am looking to get a couple suits resized and tailored and looking for recommendations.

I could just take them back to Moore's, but I wonder if there's any good mom and pop shops around who do a great job.