City News

Peony Festival Volunteer, Judi Denny, wins FEO Volunteer of the Year Award

In honour of Volunteer Recognition Month, the City of Oshawa would like to extend its congratulations to one of its long-standing volunteers, Judi Denny. On February 28, 2024, Judi was honoured at the Festival and Events Ontario (FEO) Awards ceremony, where she was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award.

Judi has been one of the driving forces behind the Peony Festival since it was established in 2004. Together with her late husband, Michael, the Dennys donated many of the peonies that can be...

Stay safe this summer: pool enclosure reminders

With summer around the corner, the City of Oshawa is reminding residents with swimming pools, hot tubs and decorative ponds in their backyards about the importance of complying with the standards under the Pool Enclosure By-Law.

The City’s Pool Enclosure By-Law was established to help address preventable water-related deaths by ensuring enclosures meet minimum safety and repair standards. Proper enclosures are protective barriers that help keep everyone safe by controlling access to backyard...

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...

Oshawa Animal Services celebrates its 100th adoption in the City’s centennial year!

Oshawa Animal Services (O.A.S.) has achieved a milestone in the City’s centennial year with the adoption of its 100th animal, a celebration of the community’s commitment to animal welfare and the success of the City’s adoption programs.

The 100th adoptable is a 3.5-month-old lab/poodle cross named Miles who found his forever home with Diane, a lifelong dog lover. O.A.S. sponsored the adoption, adding to the excitement.

As Oshawa continues its centennial celebrations, O.A.S. looks forward to...

Construction begins on Rotary Park – Oshawa’s centennial Legacy Project

Construction crews are mobilizing to begin construction on the Rotary Park and Pool Redevelopment project!

Construction is scheduled to begin on April 8, 2024.

The Rotary Park Redevelopment project is the City of Oshawa’s Legacy Project for our centennial year celebrations.

The project will include:

• a new outdoor pool with four lanes, a zero-entry pool area and toddler pool area
• a destination playground
• a splash pad
• a parking lot
• pathways
• site amenities

The new park and outdoor pool are scheduled to open...