City News

Wild Parsnip and Cow Parsnip are back for the season

Wild Parsnip and Cow Parsnip are now flowering in Oshawa. The plants look like colourful wildflowers often found along the edges of parks, open spaces, trails and roadsides until the autumn. However, these toxic weeds are a growing concern across Ontario and can pose a health risk to people and pets.

The plant sap contains compounds that can burn the skin or eyes, becoming even worse when exposed to sunlight. Symptoms typically occur within 48 hours and consist of painful blisters that may...

Canada Day Celebration at Lakeview Park

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

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.

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Free drop-in playground program returns to Oshawa parks this summer

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.  

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