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Oshawa is Blooming: Celebrate the natural beauty of our city
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2025 10:04 AM
From lush front yards and colourful flower beds to shaded parks and hidden green corners, Oshawa’s natural beauty is a true testament to the pride, care and connection of our residents and dedicated staff. The City of Oshawa is inviting community members to honour our city’s natural beauty in “Oshawa is Blooming,” an online engagement on Connect Oshawa.
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Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, a nature enthusiast, or someone who enjoys a walk in the park, there’s a place for you in this...
Pedal into June: Celebrate Bike Month in Oshawa
Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 04:03 PM
Throughout June, Oshawa community members are invited to participate in the annual Bike Month celebrations and (re)discover the fun of riding a bike.
Cycling offers both physical and mental health benefits. It is a focus of Oshawa’s Active Transportation Master Plan, to improve walking, cycling, and other modes of active transportation opportunities and to promote active lifestyles.
Join us for the following cycling opportunities:
- Saturday, June 7 at 9 a.m.: Oshawa Community Ride starting at the...
Take a deep dive into the City Budget
Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 09:59 AM
The City Budget guides how the City delivers services and invests in our community. To make it easier to understand how the Budget works, the City is launching two new budget communication tools: Budget 101 and Budget Highlights. These resources are designed to make budget information more accessible and easier to follow for all.
Budget 101Take a walk through City facilities with Stephanie Sinnott, the City’s Commissioner of Corporate and Finance Services and City Treasurer, as she breaks down...
No time to wait: Mayor Carter renews call for government action on Public Health Crisis
Posted on Friday, May 16, 2025 01:57 PM
In response to recent events, Mayor Dan Carter issues the following statement, renewing the City’s urgent call for unified government action to address Ontario’s escalating public health crisis:
Just 48 hours ago, gun violence struck our downtown – a shocking act that does not reflect who we are. Oshawa is a city built on kindness, compassion and respect. We will not tolerate lawless behaviour that threatens our safety or damages our community. We will not stand silent.
As your mayor, I’ve...
All City splash pads are now open
Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 09:18 AM
All splash pads in Oshawa are now open for the season! Find a location near you and explore more ways to stay cool at oshawa.ca/CoolingOptions.
Splash padsThe City’s splash pads operate daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Labour Day (September 1), with hours extended to dusk during heat alerts.
For more information on splash pad locations, visit oshawa.ca/SplashPads. For updates on splash pad closures and extended hours, subscribe to Service Disruptions at oshawa.ca/Subscribe.
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