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Oshawa residents 55+ now qualify for recreation senior discounts

City of Oshawa residents 55 years of age and older now qualify for senior discounts on City recreation programs, memberships and admission fees.

City Council recently approved a new senior age requirement, lowering the minimum senior age from 65 years old to 55 years old.

Residents 55 years of age and older, living in or paying property taxes in Oshawa, can now enjoy a 35 per cent discount on registered recreation programs and discounted rates on fitness memberships and admission fees for fitness...

Design underway on the Downtown Urban Square

The City of Oshawa is developing the Downtown Oshawa Urban Square, located at the intersection of Bond Street East and Simcoe Street North in the heart of downtown Oshawa. The Square will be a unique focal point of downtown Oshawa, hosting community celebrations, events and concerts that appeal to both community members and visitors, bringing vitality and excitement into the downtown core.

The project is seeking comments related to the accessibility of the Square including  pathways and site...

Celebrating Camp Samac’s rich heritage in Oshawa

Members of City Council and representatives from Heritage Oshawa and Scouts Canada celebrated the heritage designation of Camp Samac and installation of a heritage plaque.

Designated as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, a heritage plaque is now installed prominently at Camp Samac’s main gateway structure on Simcoe Street North.

Located at 1711 Simcoe St. N., Camp Samac is a more than 76-hectare (188-acre) site nestled within the Oshawa...

Gibb Street under pass closed due to safety reasons until further notice.

Trail Closure: Gibb Street under pass closed due to safety reasons until further notice.

Where: On the Oshawa Trail West of Rotary Park

When: Until further notice.

Why: Due to safety reasons.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.                    

For more information, please contact: Service Oshawa at [email protected]