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Construction underway on Rose Valley Community Park

Construction is well underway on Rose Valley Community Park, located at 1095 Thornton Rd. North, north of Rossland Road and south of Taunton Road.

The overall project will include:

• multiple children’s playground structures designed for variety of age groups and activity levels
• benches, shaded rest areas and accessible washrooms
• pickleball courts
• expanded B.M.X. bike park
• accessible enhancements, including pathways, play structures and a fully accessible strider bike path
• a formal garden area
• walking...

Introducing Oshawa’s 2024 Junior Fire Chief

Oshawa Fire Services has announced Gabriel, a sixth grader from Sir Albert Love Catholic School, as Oshawa’s 2024 Junior Fire Chief.  

The Junior Fire Chief contest encouraged Oshawa students in Grades 5 and 6 to submit a video outlining the importance of smoke alarms and home escape planning. Gabriel’s role is to be an ambassador for fire safety in his school, home and community and a positive role model for his peers.

Oshawa Fire Services announced Gabriel’s achievement on Thursday, June 6, at a...

Oshawa announces winners of the 2024 Culture Counts Awards

The City of Oshawa congratulates the recipients of this year's Oshawa Culture Counts Awards for their outstanding contributions to the community's creative and cultural scene.

The City of Oshawa has recently announced the winners for its annual Oshawa Culture Counts Awards. The program, which was launched in November 2017, aims to recognize and celebrate the creative and cultural contributions of the community. The awards were presented by the Oshawa City Council to the winners of three...

City of Oshawa recognizes Community Legend Award

The City of Oshawa congratulates this year’s Community Legend Award recipient, who is being celebrated for their significant contributions to the community.

Community Legend Award

The Community Legend Award recognizes individuals and organizations whose everyday actions make a positive impact on Oshawa.

Selected by Oshawa City Council based on nominations from the community, Joanne Kozaroff, is the recipient of this year’s Community Legend Award in recognition of her transformative impact with her...