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Community Tree Planting at Gold Point Wildlife Reserve Gets a Boost
Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:54 AM
Help bring new life to the Gold Point Wildlife Reserve! On Saturday, May 3, join LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests), in partnership with Tree Canada and Trees for Life and fellow community members for a tree planting event dedicated to restoring this natural space. The event takes place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 1210 Phillip Murray Avenue. Advance registration is required.
Attendees are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes or boots, bring gardening gloves if available, and dress for...
Oshawa pier temporary closure at Lakeview Park
Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:16 AM
The Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports) and the City of Oshawa advise that the pier at the Oshawa waterfront is temporarily closed beginning Tuesday, October 15 at 8 a.m., to accommodate required restorative work. Visitors to Lakeview Park are requested to adhere to the temporary closure of the pier.
The City is working collaboratively with the HOPA Ports, and the pier is anticipated to reopen in the spring of 2025.
HOPA Ports owns the pier. The port and the City of Oshawa have a promenade...

Monday, April 28 is National Day of Mourning
Posted on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 08:44 AM
On April 28, the City of Oshawa will join communities and organizations in observing National Day of Mourning to remember those who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness at work.
On Monday, April 28 at 11 a.m. at City Hall (North Parkette), the City will honour workers who have died, were injured, or became ill from their job. The City will lower the Day of Mourning Flag at City Hall and flags will fly at half-mast at City facilities.
“The National Day of Mourning is a time to...

Stay safe this summer: Oshawa’s Pool Enclosure By-Law reminder
Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 09:20 AM
With summer around the corner, the City of Oshawa is reminding residents with swimming pools, hot tubs and decorative ponds in their backyards about the importance of complying with the standards under the Pool Enclosure By-Law.
The City’s Pool Enclosure By-Law was established to help reduce the risk of water-related incidents and improve safety by requiring enclosures that meet minimum standards. These protective barriers assist in restricting access to swimming pools, hot tubs, and decorative...

City of Oshawa mourns the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis
Posted on Monday, April 21, 2025 05:05 PM
On behalf of Oshawa City Council, Mayor Dan Carter expresses his deepest sorrow on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis and offers his condolences to the Vatican and the global Catholic community.
Elected on March 13, 2013, Pope Francis was the first Jesuit and the first Latin American to become pope. He dedicated his life to humility, reform and promoting unity among people of all faiths. Among his significant achievements, he was dedicated to addressing the climate crisis and championing...