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The Moving to Oshawa Blog

Community Spotlight

Posts filed under Community Spotlight, covering what it is like to move to and live in Oshawa. Written by Keith Williams and Lisa C. Follows of Willows Realty Group.

Inside Aves Coffee Co. in downtown Oshawa: a wooden counter with an espresso machine, burlap sacks of coffee beans, and warm window light

Community Spotlight · October 26, 2026

Aves Coffee Co.: Downtown Oshawa's Bird-Friendly Roastery

Aves Coffee Co. is downtown Oshawa's specialty coffee roastery at 9 William Street West, rated 4.8 stars on Google. Here is why locals love it.

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The bright training floor of CrossFit Totality in north Oshawa with squat racks, kettlebells, and rowing machines

Community Spotlight · October 19, 2026

CrossFit Totality: Centennial's Community Gym in Oshawa

CrossFit Totality is Centennial's community-focused gym on Taunton Road West in north Oshawa, rated 4.9 stars from over 100 Google reviews.

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A colourful plant-based bowl with roasted vegetables and fresh herbs at Mathilda's in downtown Oshawa

Community Spotlight · October 12, 2026

Mathilda's: Downtown Oshawa's Plant-Based Restaurant

Mathilda's is downtown Oshawa's plant-based restaurant on Simcoe Street South, rated 4.8 stars from 25 reviews on Tripadvisor. Here is why locals love it.

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Keith Williams & Lisa C. Follows

Every article here is written and updated by Keith Williams and Lisa C. Follows, licensed brokers and co-founders of Willows Realty Group. With decades of experience across Durham Region, they know Oshawa's neighbourhoods, schools, and market from the ground up, and they publish this guide as a free community resource.

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Keith Williams and Lisa C. Follows, Brokers, Royal LePage Frank Real Estate, 268 Queen St., Port Perry ON. Licenses 4596391 / 2869910, Ontario. Each office independently owned & operated.