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City of Oshawa recognizes excellence in urban design
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 09:00 AM
Eleven local projects are being honoured as part of the City of Oshawa 2022 Urban Design Awards.
Ten projects received an Award of Excellence and one project received a Special Recognition Award for demonstrating excellence in urban design, as well as enhancing the image of the city and quality of life.
The 2022 Urban Design Award of Excellence winners are:
- Brent Jeffrey, 31 Beatrice Street East (three-storey apartment building)
- Frère Du Nord, 45 – 47 Prince Street (renovation of existing two storey...

Kars on King cruises back into downtown Oshawa August 26
Posted on Tuesday, July 05, 2022 11:30 AM
Hundreds of classic vehicles will line downtown Oshawa streets for everyone to admire when Kars on King presented by Atria Developments returns on Friday, August 26 from 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The City of Oshawa is thrilled to partner with Autofest Nationals, Canadian Automotive Museum, Tribute Communities Centre, and the Downtown Oshawa Business Alliance to bring back Kars on King, a free downtown event featuring various vehicle makes and models dating back to 1991 and older.
Show off your ride!...

Summer in the City outdoor concert and event series returns July 7
Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 12:30 PM
There’s something for every music lover to enjoy when Summer in the City, sponsored by TD Canada, returns to Oshawa beginning on Thursday, July 7.
Thursday free concerts
The free outdoor concert and event series kicks off on Thursday, July 7 at 7:00 p.m. with an evening of Soca from The Band Destiny (weather permitting) at beautiful Lakeview Park.
Remaining concerts take place 7:00 p.m. on various Thursdays at Memorial Park Bandshell (110 Simcoe Street South), weather permitting. Audiences will enjoy...

City of Oshawa Approves Plan20Thirty Action Plan for Downtown Oshawa
Posted on Friday, June 24, 2022 08:00 AM
Oshawa City Council has approved Plan20Thirty, a new downtown revitalization action plan.
Approved at the June 20 Council meeting, Plan20Thirty builds upon Oshawa’s previous downtown plan, Plan 20Twenty and its successes to date, while addressing new challenges and opportunities. Plan20Thirty’s Vision Statement is: A lively and modern urban centre where all thrive.
Plan 20Thirty introduces new actions to meet the needs of an evolving and changing downtown and maintains the same overarching goals...

Free drop-in playground program returns to Oshawa parks this summer
Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2022 06:00 AM
Summer playground programs are coming to a neighbourhood park near you beginning Monday, July 4. Children aged 5 to 12 are invited to check out their local park this summer to take part in a fun, free summer camp experience. The drop-in Playground Program, in partnership with Their Opportunity, is run by trained leaders who provide interactive and exciting play opportunities such as games, songs and crafts for children daily throughout the summer.
Children can register at the playground location...