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Community Clean-Up Week returns this spring

Celebrate spring’s arrival by participating in Community Clean-up Week, April 23 to 29.

The City of Oshawa encourages groups of all sizes to volunteer their time to help clean up our parks, green spaces, trails and schoolyards. Registered participants will receive free garbage bags and gloves (while supplies last) and a certificate of appreciation for their contribution to the community. To register or learn more, including choosing a community clean-up area or finding a group, visitOshawa...

Durham Region recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility

The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham; and the Mayors of the Town of Ajax, Township of Brock, Municipality of Clarington, City of Oshawa, City of Pickering, Township of Scugog, Township of Uxbridge and Town of Whitby:

“March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility, a day dedicated to recognizing the many achievements of transgender, Two-Spirit and non-binary people; and to celebrate their...

Oshawa residents encouraged to wildlife proof their property during coyote denning season

Oshawa community members may notice an increase in coyote sightings this time of year as coyotes start seeking out a den to raise their pups. Residents and property owners are reminded not to feed coyotes and are encouraged to wildlife proof their property to minimize encounters and prevent denning.

Wildlife proofing includes:

• Removing food attractants from your yard: secure your garbage, keep pet food indoors and clean up spilled bird seed and fallen fruits.
• Keeping your property clean: trim back...

Oshawa Peony Festival named Top 100

A premier City of Oshawa event has been recognized byFestivals and Events Ontario (FEO). At the Festivals and Events Ontario Conference, Oshawa’s Peony Festival was awarded FEO’s Top 100 Festivals title once again.

TheTop 100award recognition acknowledges industry excellence happening across the province. The award is recognized by festival goers, peers, and government officials for leading quality festivals and events.

A signature event in Oshawa since 2004, this is the 11th consecutive year...

Oshawa is home to Durham’s best neighbourhoods

If you’re into the food scene, love to shop and spend time outdoors, Oshawa has some of the best neighbourhoods in which to live in Durham Region, according to a recent real estate industry ranking.

Wahi is a digital real estate platform that broadly analyzes the top neighbourhoods across the G.T.A. assessing them against various lifestyles, needs and interests.

According toWahi’s Where to Live 2023, which ranks the top three neighbourhoods in 11 categories based on a number of variables including...