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Celebrate safely: Fireworks tips and neighbourly reminders for Canada Day
Posted on Friday, June 20, 2025 09:58 AM
As we prepare to celebrate Canada Day, Oshawa Fire Services reminds community members to keep fire safety and their neighbours in mind when lighting fireworks.
Under the City’s Fireworks By-law, community members can discharge Consumer (Family) Fireworks on their private property without a permit between dusk and 11 p.m. on:
- Victoria Day (May 19, 2025);
- Canada Day (July 1, 2025); and,
- Diwali (October 20, 2025).
Using fireworks outside the allotted time can result in fines of up to $100,000. Learn...
Canada Day Celebration at Lakeview Park
Posted on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 05:12 PM
The City of Oshawa invites the community to celebrate Canada Day at Lakeview Park on Tuesday, July 1. Recognized by Festivals and Events Ontario as one of the Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario, the City’s celebration promises a fun-filled day for all ages.
Event Highlights
- Activities and Entertainment: The celebration begins at 2 p.m. with activities and entertainment, including family-friendly options such as inflatables, K9 Dog Show, Reptilia, Club Carib of Oshawa steel pan drumming,...
Beach season begins: Lifejackets, lifeguards and ways to stay cool
Posted on Monday, June 16, 2025 10:01 AM
Lakeview Park Beach is now open for the season with lifeguards on duty from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., weather and conditions permitting, until September 1.
The free Lifejacket Loaner Program sponsored by Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports) is back. Lifejackets in various sizes are available at Lakeview Park Beach during and outside lifeguard hours. Look for the Lifejacket Loaner Station sign near the beach hut and return lifejackets after each use. Learn more at oshawa.ca/Lifejacket.
Before...
Free drop-in playground program returns to Oshawa parks this summer
Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:01 AM
Summer playground programs are coming to a neighbourhood park near you beginning Wednesday, July 2. Children aged 5 to 12 are invited to participate in our Drop-in Playground Program, which offers a free, summer camp experience featuring games, crafts, songs, and other engaging activities led by trained Play Leaders. In addition, our Preschool Playground Program is available for children aged 3 to 5, operating twice weekly at select locations. Parent/guardian participation is required.
On-site...
City of Oshawa Honours Businesses and Community Member with Accessibility Improvement Awards
Posted on Friday, June 06, 2025 12:04 PM
On Thursday, June 5, following a successful National AccessAbility Week (May 25 – 31) in Oshawa, City Council together with the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee (O.A.A.C.) honoured businesses and residents who have improved access for individuals with disabilities throughout the city. The Accessibility Improvement Awards recognize the outstanding contributions made within the community resulting in greater opportunities for people to live, work and play.
The recipients of this year’s...
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