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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...

City of Oshawa exploring internet voting

The City of Oshawa is exploring the possibility of offering internet voting for its 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections and wants to know your thoughts.

Between Monday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 19, residents may be randomly contacted by Environics Research to participate in a confidential telephone or online survey. The survey looks to gain a better understanding of Oshawa residents’ voting preferences.

Residents and property owners not contacted by Environics Research can complete a...

Celebrating Crossing Guard Appreciation Week 2024

The City of Oshawa encourages all community members to thank their crossing guard during Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, June 3 to 7. 

The week recognizes more than 125 crossing guards throughout our community who help students and pedestrians travel safely across streets and intersections on school days, completing approximately 1.5 million crossings each school year.

Drivers and cyclists are reminded by the City of Oshawa to abide by the three-whistle system:

1. First Whistle: The school crossing...