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Oshawa announces exciting updates on three new outdoor spaces
Posted on Wednesday, July 02, 2025 03:01 PM
The City of Oshawa is pleased to share construction updates on three exciting new outdoor destinations.
Rose Valley Community Park – A Multi-Use Destination opening this summer
Located at 1095 Thornton Rd. North, Rose Valley Community Park is quickly taking shape as a vibrant recreation destination.
Key amenities are already complete, including: pickleball courts, the B.M.X. park, new playground area with rubber safety surfacing, shade structures, and a washroom building.
Construction continues with...
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July 2025 Days of Significance
Posted on Wednesday, July 02, 2025 09:41 AM
The City of Oshawa celebrates the rich tapestry of cultures, voices, and stories that shape our community. We honour the vibrant spirit of diversity and mark meaningful days and milestones that echo our values and bring us together in reflection, unity, and pride.
Below is a list of days of significance recognized this July. Visit calendar.oshawa.ca or oshawa.ca/DEI to see if any virtual or in-person events are scheduled to mark these occasions:
Disability Pride Month
Tibetan Heritage Month
July 9
Wild Parsnip and Cow Parsnip are back for the season
Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2025 01:22 PM
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...
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...
From campus to community: Oshawa students driving change
Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2025 08:00 AM
As convocation season gets underway in Oshawa, we proudly celebrate the achievements of students from Durham College, Ontario Tech University and Trent University Durham GTA. Each year, our city is home to 35,000 full-time students whose energy and ideas fuel innovation, research and a vibrant talent pipeline for businesses across all sectors.
Through initiatives like TeachingCity Oshawa, a collaboration between the City and its academic and research partners, we’re addressing urban challenges...
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