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Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park officially opens
Posted on Friday, June 02, 2023 11:00 AM
Long-time former Oshawa MP and NDP national leader Mr. Ed Broadbent was in Oshawa to celebrate the opening of Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park.
Dignitaries, members of Oshawa City Council, family and friends of Mr. Broadbent and community leaders were on hand for the official opening and ribbon-cutting on June 1.
Located at Simcoe Street and Harbour Road, Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park is the City of Oshawa’s newest addition to the waterfront parks system. The Waterfront Trail runs through the site and...
Oshawa Peony Festival named Top 100
Posted on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 12:10 PM
A premier City of Oshawa event has been recognized by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO). At the Festivals and Events Ontario Conference, Oshawa’s Peony Festival was awarded FEO’s Top 100 Festivals title once again.
The Top 100 award recognition acknowledges industry excellence happening across the province. The award is recognized by festival goers, peers, and government officials for leading quality festivals and events.
A signature event in Oshawa since 2004, this is the 11th consecutive year...
Community Awards nominations now being accepted
Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 09:30 AM
The City of Oshawa is calling for nominations of individuals, collectives and organizations that have made a positive contribution in the community.
The City is now accepting nominations for the following community awards:
- Community Legend Award;
- Oshawa Culture Counts Awards; and,
- E.P. Taylor Windfields Farm Champion Award.
Nominations will be accepted until 5 p.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Oshawa City Council will present recipients with their awards at a Council meeting in spring 2023.
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Celebrate Oshawa’s history and culture with Culture Days and Doors Open
Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2022 12:30 PM
The City of Oshawa invites community members to celebrate Culture Days and Doors Open this fall. As part of this year’s festivities, we encourage community members to take part in a variety of virtual and in-person activities.
Culture Days
The City of Oshawa invites you to join us in celebrating Culture Days, Saturday, September 24. Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture, providing free participatory arts and culture events across the country.
Visit the Donevan Recreation Complex...
Have your say: Cultural Hub Concepts for Oshawa
Posted on Monday, August 15, 2022 02:45 PM
Community members are invited to review and provide feedback on the preliminary design concepts for a potential cultural hub in Oshawa.
The City of Oshawa is undertaking a Feasibility Study related to the potential conversion of its Arts Resource Centre into a cultural hub. Phase 1 of the Study’s public and stakeholder consultation was held earlier this year and resulted in a vision for an accessible and inclusive space for creative participation supporting artists, creatives, and members of the...