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Free drop-in playground program returns to Oshawa parks this summer
Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:01 AM
Summer playground programs are coming to a neighbourhood park near you beginning Wednesday, July 2. Children aged 5 to 12 are invited to participate in our Drop-in Playground Program, which offers a free, summer camp experience featuring games, crafts, songs, and other engaging activities led by trained Play Leaders. In addition, our Preschool Playground Program is available for children aged 3 to 5, operating twice weekly at select locations. Parent/guardian participation is required.
On-site...
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...
Metrolinx Notice: Soil characterization work at Simcoe Street and Albert Street Bridge
Posted on Friday, June 06, 2025 11:00 AM
Metrolinx is preparing for the future Bowmanville Extension project, which will extend Lakeshore East GO rail service through Central Oshawa to Courtice and Bowmanville.
Why: XS Soil Solutions Inc. and its subcontractor (Strata Drilling Group) will be near Simcoe Street Bridge and Albert Street Bridge conducting soil characterization sampling. This geotechnical investigation is critical to help inform the design and construction planning of future infrastructure upgrades that will improve transit...
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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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
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