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Celebrating Camp Samac’s rich heritage in Oshawa

Members of City Council and representatives from Heritage Oshawa and Scouts Canada celebrated the heritage designation of Camp Samac and installation of a heritage plaque.

Designated as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, a heritage plaque is now installed prominently at Camp Samac’s main gateway structure on Simcoe Street North.

Located at 1711 Simcoe St. N., Camp Samac is a more than 76-hectare (188-acre) site nestled within the Oshawa...

Gibb Street under pass closed due to safety reasons until further notice.

Trail Closure: Gibb Street under pass closed due to safety reasons until further notice.

Where: On the Oshawa Trail West of Rotary Park

When: Until further notice.

Why: Due to safety reasons.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.                    

For more information, please contact: Service Oshawa at [email protected]

Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park officially opens

Long-time former Oshawa MP and NDP national leader Mr. Ed Broadbent was in Oshawa to celebrate the opening of Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park.

Dignitaries, members of Oshawa City Council, family and friends of Mr. Broadbent and community leaders were on hand for the official opening and ribbon-cutting on June 1.

Located at Simcoe Street and Harbour Road, Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park is the City of Oshawa’s newest addition to the waterfront parks system. The Waterfront Trail runs through the site and...

Oshawa Peony Festival named Top 100

A premier City of Oshawa event has been recognized by Festivals 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.

The Top 100 award 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...