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Freedom Mobile partners with City for naming rights of Arena 2 at Delpark Homes Centre

The City of Oshawa is excited to announce Freedom Mobile as a naming rights sponsor of Arena 2 at the City’s Delpark Homes Centre recreation facility for three years.

Members of Council were on hand to celebrate the sponsorship prior to a Freedom Mobile free community skate. As sponsor of Arena 2, in addition to the annual free skate, Freedom Mobile’s sponsorship recognition includes decals on the arena’s windows and the score clock, rink board advertising, as well as other signage throughout...

Baker Park Bridge is closed due to safety reasons

Where: Baker Park Bridge is closed between Regent Dr. and Parklane Ave. This closure does not affect any roads.

When: Until further notice. Council has approved funding for the design phase of a new bridge which staff are currently working on, with construction funding to be reviewed as part of the 2025 Budget process. If the project is approved for construction, we anticipate completion in the third quarter of 2025.

Why: An assessment by a structural engineer determined that the bridge is unsafe...

Peony Festival Volunteer, Judi Denny, wins FEO Volunteer of the Year Award

In honour of Volunteer Recognition Month, the City of Oshawa would like to extend its congratulations to one of its long-standing volunteers, Judi Denny. On February 28, 2024, Judi was honoured at the Festival and Events Ontario (FEO) Awards ceremony, where she was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award.

Judi has been one of the driving forces behind the Peony Festival since it was established in 2004. Together with her late husband, Michael, the Dennys donated many of the peonies that can be...

Construction begins on Rotary Park – Oshawa’s centennial Legacy Project

Construction crews are mobilizing to begin construction on the Rotary Park and Pool Redevelopment project!

Construction is scheduled to begin on April 8, 2024.

The Rotary Park Redevelopment project is the City of Oshawa’s Legacy Project for our centennial year celebrations.

The project will include:

• a new outdoor pool with four lanes, a zero-entry pool area and toddler pool area
• a destination playground
• a splash pad
• a parking lot
• pathways
• site amenities

The new park and outdoor pool are scheduled to open...

Oshawa 100+ kick offs; view the video and join upcoming celebration events

The City of Oshawa marked its 100th anniversary as a city on March 8 and kicked off a year of celebrations. We invite community members to view the video of the March 8 official celebration and join us throughout the year as we celebrate our historical milestone with a series of events, activities and commemorative projects.

Official 100+ Anniversary Celebration

Festivities kicked off on Friday, March 8 with the Official 100+ Anniversary Celebration live broadcast on Rogers Television; Free...