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Oshawa announces winners of the 2024 Culture Counts Awards
Posted on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 11:15 AM
The City of Oshawa congratulates the recipients of this year's Oshawa Culture Counts Awards for their outstanding contributions to the community's creative and cultural scene.
The City of Oshawa has recently announced the winners for its annual Oshawa Culture Counts Awards. The program, which was launched in November 2017, aims to recognize and celebrate the creative and cultural contributions of the community. The awards were presented by the Oshawa City Council to the winners of three...
City of Oshawa and CUPE Local 250 renew Collective Agreement
Posted on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 09:25 AM
The City of Oshawa is pleased to announce that the City and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 250 (Outside Workers) have ratified a new Collective Agreement.
The renewal agreement, which will expire on December 31, 2026, includes modest benefit and wage increases of 3.5% effective for January 1, 2024; 3.25% for January 1, 2025; and 3% for January 1, 2026.
CUPE Local 250 represents approximately 220 staff who provide outside services for our community, including Parks, Roads,...
City of Oshawa recognizes Community Legend Award
Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 02:17 PM
The City of Oshawa congratulates this year’s Community Legend Award recipient, who is being celebrated for their significant contributions to the community.
Community Legend Award
The Community Legend Award recognizes individuals and organizations whose everyday actions make a positive impact on Oshawa.
Selected by Oshawa City Council based on nominations from the community, Joanne Kozaroff, is the recipient of this year’s Community Legend Award in recognition of her transformative impact with her...
City extends condolences to family and friends of former Councillor Irvine Harrell
Posted on Monday, May 27, 2024 05:18 PM
The City of Oshawa extends its deepest condolences to the Harrell family after the passing of former Oshawa City Councillor Irvine Harrell.
Born in Oshawa, Ontario and a longtime resident of Oshawa, Irvine was passionate about nature, scouting and sports. First elected to Oshawa City Council as an Alderman in 1985, he served on Oshawa City Council (1985 and 2000) and Durham Region Council.
He served as Chairman for the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority for 15 years and Chairman of the...
Oshawa Peony Festival blooms into its 20th year
Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2024 04:00 PM
The City of Oshawa is thrilled to present the 20th annual Peony Festival on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9 at the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens located adjacent to Children’s Arena (155 Arena St.).
Named one of Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals and Events, the festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It features one of Canada’s largest contemporary peony collections in bloom in the gardens, in addition to hundreds of cut blooms displayed inside the arena during the Canadian Peony Society judged peony...
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