City News

Oshawa Fire Services Now Dispatches & Alerts All Durham Region Fire Services

The City of Oshawa and Oshawa Fire Services (OFS) are pleased to announce that OFS has expanded its dispatch/alerting operations to cover the entire Durham Region, following the consolidation of dispatch services with Ajax and Pickering Fire Services.

This consolidation allows Oshawa to serve as the sole municipality dispatching/alerting for the entire regions’ fire services, demonstrating that OFS and the City of Oshawa are leaders in efficiency, innovation and collaboration.

The dispatch...

Construction underway on Rose Valley Community Park

Construction is well underway on Rose Valley Community Park, located at 1095 Thornton Rd. North, north of Rossland Road and south of Taunton Road.

The overall project will include:

• multiple children’s playground structures designed for variety of age groups and activity levels
• benches, shaded rest areas and accessible washrooms
• pickleball courts
• expanded B.M.X. bike park
• accessible enhancements, including pathways, play structures and a fully accessible strider bike path
• a formal garden area
• walking...

City of Oshawa recognizes Community Legend Award

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...

Freedom Mobile partners with City for naming rights of Arena 2 at Delpark Homes Centre

The City of Oshawa is excited to announce Freedom Mobile as a naming rights sponsor of Arena 2 at the City’s Delpark Homes Centre recreation facility for three years.

Members of Council were on hand to celebrate the sponsorship prior to a Freedom Mobile free community skate. As sponsor of Arena 2, in addition to the annual free skate, Freedom Mobile’s sponsorship recognition includes decals on the arena’s windows and the score clock, rink board advertising, as well as other signage throughout...

Peony Festival Volunteer, Judi Denny, wins FEO Volunteer of the Year Award

In honour of Volunteer Recognition Month, the City of Oshawa would like to extend its congratulations to one of its long-standing volunteers, Judi Denny. On February 28, 2024, Judi was honoured at the Festival and Events Ontario (FEO) Awards ceremony, where she was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award.

Judi has been one of the driving forces behind the Peony Festival since it was established in 2004. Together with her late husband, Michael, the Dennys donated many of the peonies that can be...