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Help Celebrate Lakeview Park’s 100th Anniversary
Posted on Friday, June 19, 2020 12:00 PM
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Lakeview Park, the City of Oshawa invites artists of all ages, mediums and skill levels to submit proposals showcasing Lakeview Park past and present for the most recent installation of temporary public art in Oshawa.
The temporary art project will see the City’s Public Art Task Force choosing 10 submissions that will then be featured on banners showcased on the existing light poles throughout Lakeview Park.
Interested artists are encouraged to submit up to...
Statement from Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter: Safely reopening Oshawa in stage 2
Posted on Friday, June 19, 2020 06:30 AM
On behalf of Oshawa City Council, we welcome the Ontario Government’s announcement that Oshawa and our neighbouring municipalities have moved into the second stage of the province’s reopening plan.
We look forward to our economy safely reopening. For Oshawa, this means that even more businesses and public facilities may begin to reopen while ensuring to incorporate measures to prevent the spread of infection.
As always, the health and safety of our community members and staff is our first priority....
Gratitude blooms at Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2020 12:45 PM
The City of Oshawa is proud to share a colourful thank you message in full bloom in Alexandra Park across from the entrance of Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
The new 300-square-foot garden displays over 1,000 encore red Begonias spelling out the words “Thank you” surrounded by a pink and white Begonia border.
City staff designed the garden to create a display of gratitude to front line hospital workers, healthcare professionals and Lakeridge Health Oshawa staff. The garden honours their dedication to...
Oshawa Fire Services reminds of the dangers of illegal open air burning
Posted on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 12:15 PM
Oshawa Fire Services reminds residents that only community members with an approved fire permit (for properties north of Conlin Road, having greater than 10 acres) respecting the Open Air Burning By-law are allowed to burn. All other burning – such as outdoor wood-burning fireplaces, fire pits or chimineas – is prohibited.
By-law #73-2012
An open air burn permit may be obtained for properties north of Conlin Road and meeting the requirements of By-law #73-2012. Those not complying with the by-law...
City of Oshawa celebrates Pride with a Rainbow Crosswalk
Posted on Monday, June 08, 2020 07:15 AM
As we celebrate Pride in our communities this month, the City of Oshawa has installed a Rainbow Crosswalk at the main entrance to Oshawa City Hall adjacent to The Robert McLaughlin Art Gallery.
The City obtained community feedback on three proposed locations for a Rainbow Crosswalk in Oshawa.
Based on the feedback received, the most preferred location was the pedestrian crosswalk located adjacent to the main entrance to Oshawa City Hall (50 Centre St. S.), and The Robert McLaughlin Art Gallery.