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Call for exhibition proposals from cultural organizations: Art & Culture in the Hall

The City of Oshawa is excited to invite Oshawa-based organizations, collectives and post-secondary programs in the creative and cultural industries, or Indigenous organizations, to submit proposals for temporary exhibitions to be displayed at Art & Culture in the Hall located outside Council Chambers at City Hall. (50 Centre Street South).

Proposals can include, but are not limited to, art exhibitions, heritage exhibitions, cultural exhibitions and community storytelling exhibitions. Up to four...

Celebrate Culture Days with free activities in Oshawa

The City of Oshawa invites community members to come together and celebrate Culture Days 2025, a national event fostering connection with arts and culture. This year’s activities also honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to reflect, learn and come together through culture and community.

On Saturday, September 27, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., the City will host a free afternoon of activities at the Arts Resource Centre (45 Queen Street, next to Oshawa City Hall).

Visitors can take...

Volunteers wanted for fall Community Clean-up

The City of Oshawa, in partnership with Friends of the Second Marsh, invites community members, local organizations, and businesses to take part in our final Mayor's Cleanup event for the year. The event will take place on Saturday, September 6, starting at 9 a.m. at the Oshawa Second Marsh and McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve.

To join the cleanup, please pre-register at oshawa.ca/MayorsCleanup or learn more by visiting oshawa.ca/CommunityCleanup. Participants will receive disposable gloves and...

Metrolinx Notice: GO Expansion Early Works at Oshawa Station

As part of the GO Expansion project, Oshawa GO Station is scheduled for a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade. Prior to construction at the station, early works activities are required to help make upcoming construction safer and more efficient. This work will support future track and infrastructure updates. For safety reasons, some work may take place overnight when revenue trains are not in service.

What: Early works activities to support construction may include:

• Staging area and trailer site...

Shape Oshawa returns to Oshawa Centre September 24

Mark your calendar for the Shape Oshawa Open House at Oshawa Centre (419 King St. W.) in front of Old Navy on Wednesday, September 24 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. You could win a $25 Oshawa Centre gift card!

The City of Oshawa’s Open House returns this fall with another full day of interactive exhibits, give-a-ways, vehicle displays and even more opportunities to connect with staff from key program and service areas.

Have your say for a chance to win a $25 Oshawa Centre gift card

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