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Canada Day Celebration at Lakeview Park
Posted on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 05:12 PM
The City of Oshawa invites the community to celebrate Canada Day at Lakeview Park on Tuesday, July 1. Recognized by Festivals and Events Ontario as one of the Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario, the City’s celebration promises a fun-filled day for all ages.
Event Highlights
- Activities and Entertainment: The celebration begins at 2 p.m. with activities and entertainment, including family-friendly options such as inflatables, K9 Dog Show, Reptilia, Club Carib of Oshawa steel pan drumming,...
Road Closure: Conant St. will be closed to through traffic
Posted on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 04:34 PM
No through access will be available for emergency vehicles.
Road closure and detour signs will be posted in accordance with provincial standards.
Access to J. Simko Plaza from Conant St. will be closed. Access for Residents, Business Personnel, and Shoppers will be maintained on Simcoe St.
When: June 30 to July 4, 2025
Where: between Margate St. and Simcoe St. S
Why: water service installation at 86 Conant St.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
For more information, please contact: Nathan...

Beach season begins: Lifejackets, lifeguards and ways to stay cool
Posted on Monday, June 16, 2025 10:01 AM
Lakeview Park Beach is now open for the season with lifeguards on duty from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., weather and conditions permitting, until September 1.
The free Lifejacket Loaner Program sponsored by Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports) is back. Lifejackets in various sizes are available at Lakeview Park Beach during and outside lifeguard hours. Look for the Lifejacket Loaner Station sign near the beach hut and return lifejackets after each use. Learn more at oshawa.ca/Lifejacket.
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City launches AI-powered search engine to help local businesses access funding opportunities
Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:00 AM
In response to ongoing global trade challenges and economic uncertainty, the City of Oshawa has partnered with Fundica, a leading AI-powered funding search engine, to help local businesses more easily identify and access financial support.
The new tool, now available through the City’s website, empowers Oshawa-based businesses to search for relevant government and private sector funding opportunities tailored to their needs.
This initiative was shaped by recent input received through Oshawa...

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.
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