City News

Oshawa Peony Festival blooms into its 20th year

The City of Oshawa is thrilled to present the 20th annual Peony Festival on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9 at the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens located adjacent to Children’s Arena (155 Arena St.).

Named one of Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals and Events, the festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It features one of Canada’s largest contemporary peony collections in bloom in the gardens, in addition to hundreds of cut blooms displayed inside the arena during the Canadian Peony Society judged peony...

Check your collection schedule for possible changes to your collection days

Waste collection schedules will change for some Oshawa households beginning June 3, 2024. Households affected by the change will be notified directly via a door hanger and a letter in the mail. Alternatively, community members can visit Oshawa.ca/WasteLookUp to determine if their property is affected.

Depending on the homeowner’s address, the shift in boundaries may mean that some households will see their collection day change, affecting the green bin, blue box, garbage, and yard waste, the week...

Oshawa Celebrates National AccessAbility Week

The City of Oshawa has proclaimed Sunday, May 26 through to Saturday, June 1 as National AccessAbility Awareness Week (N.A.A.W.) in Oshawa.

Celebrated annually, N.A.A.W.:

• applauds the valuable contributions and leadership of Canadians with disabilities;
• highlights the work of people, organizations and communities that are removing barriers; and,
• reflects on the ongoing efforts to become a better, more accessible and more inclusive Canada.

Oshawa’s 2023 - 2027 Accessibility Plan identifies key...

June is Bike Month in Oshawa

Reminder: All are invited to participate in the Community Bike Ride to kick off Bike Month on Saturday, June 1, beginning at 9 a.m. at Lakeview Park.

Throughout June, Oshawa community members are invited to participate in the annual Bike Month celebrations and (re)discover the fun of riding a bike.

Cycling offers both physical and mental health benefits. It is a focus of Oshawa’s Active Transportation Master Plan, to improve walking, cycling, and other modes of active transportation opportunities...

Kick off Indigenous History Month with the inaugural Indigenous Cultural Celebration

The City of Oshawa invites all community members to attend the inaugural Indigenous Cultural Celebration on Saturday, June 1 at Ed Broadbent Park. The event will kick-off Indigenous History Month by recognizing and celebrating the beautiful and rich culture of the various Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island. 

This event is presented as part of the City’s centennial celebrations, as a recognition that the history of Oshawa long surpasses the 100 year milestone.

Join us at Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park...