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June 2025 Days of Significance
Posted on Monday, June 02, 2025 09:44 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 June. Visit calendar.oshawa.ca or oshawa.ca/DEI to see if any virtual or in-person events are scheduled to mark these occasions:
National Indigenous History Month
Pride Month

Oshawa announces the 2025 Culture Counts Awards recipients
Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 02:30 PM
The City of Oshawa congratulates the recipients of this year's Oshawa Culture Counts Awards for their outstanding contributions to the community's creative and cultural scene.
The City of Oshawa has recently announced the winners for its annual Oshawa Culture Counts Awards. The program, which was launched in November 2017, aims to recognize and celebrate the creative and cultural contributions of the community. The awards were presented by the Oshawa City Council to the winners of three...

Celebrate National AccessAbility Week 2025 in Oshawa
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2025 02:53 PM
The City of Oshawa has proclaimed May 25 through May 31 as National AccessAbility Awareness Week (N.A.A.W.) in Oshawa.
Celebrated annually, N.A.A.W.:
- celebrates the valuable contributions and leadership of Canadians with disabilities;
- highlights the work of people, organizations and communities that are removing barriers; and,
- reflects on the ongoing efforts to become a better, more accessible and more inclusive Canada.
The City wishes to recognize the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee (O.A.A...

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...
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...