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The Mayor for a Day contest is back!
Posted on Monday, September 09, 2024 03:00 PM
Does your grade 5, 6 or 7 student have big ideas for the city? Now’s their chance to be Mayor for the day!
The City of Oshawa is inviting Oshawa students in grades 5, 6, and 7 to write a letter explaining:
- why they would like to be Mayor for the day; and,
- their vision for the future of Oshawa.
Submissions should be no more than 500 words and highlight the student’s understanding of municipal government. Students are welcome to include creative elements in their submission (e.g. photos, drawings,...
Celebrate Local Art at ARTBLOCK during the Convergence Music & Art Festival 2024
Posted on Monday, September 09, 2024 12:15 PM
The City of Oshawa, in collaboration with The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, invites community members to explore ARTBLOCK, an art-centered zone at Oshawa Tourism’s Convergence Music & Art Festival 2024. ARTBLOCK showcases the incredible talent of local artists through public art exhibitions, hands-on activities and more.
Located at the former Oshawa GO Bus Terminal, 47 Bond St. W., ARTBLOCK will feature the public art exhibition “Points of Connection”. This exhibition brings together works by locally...
Durham Region Municipalities Come Together to Support Hunger Action Month
Posted on Thursday, September 05, 2024 09:22 AM
Drop off non-perishable foods at participating facilities from September 5 to September 27 or donate online.
The City of Oshawa has once again partnered with Region of Durham and area municipalities this National Hunger Action Month to help raise awareness, food donations, and funds to fight hunger in the community.
Hunger is an important issue that affects individuals, seniors, and families throughout the Region. As Durham Region continues to rapidly grow and food prices increase, more people are...
Marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024
Posted on Wednesday, September 04, 2024 10:40 AM
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It is a day to acknowledge the painful legacy and harms caused by residential schools and honour the children who never returned home, the survivors, as well as their families and communities.
Oshawa is situated on the traditional and treaty territory of the Mississaugas and Chippewa Anishinaabeg and is covered by the Williams Treaties. As the present day home to the greatest number of Indigenous peoples in Durham Region,...
Gold Point Wildlife Reserve Butterfly Garden now complete
Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2024 11:23 AM
Members of Council, along with the local community neighbourhood celebrated the completion and official opening of Oshawa’s Gold Point Wildlife Reserve Butterfly Garden.
Gold Point Wildlife Reserve is a passive recreational destination, located at the southwest corner of Stevenson Road South and Philip Murray Avenue. It is approximately 16.7 hectares and offers several significant natural environmental features, including Gold Point Coastal Wetland; the General Motors Creek; and the Migratory...