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Durham Region and community partners celebrate International Women’s Day
Posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 04:46 PM
On March 5, the uplifting International Women’s Day Celebration returns to Durham Region. Hosted by the Region's International Women's Day Committee, this free in-person event honours the achievements of women in our communities.
Under the theme of Women Unite: Celebrating our diverse identities and experiences, this event will empower, inspire and celebrate women from across Durham Region. Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Mary Anne Chambers, the event will also feature performances, a...
City seeks artists for new public art project
Posted on Monday, February 26, 2024 03:45 PM
The City of Oshawa is excited to announce its first independent public sculpture commission. The artwork, commissioned as part of the City’s Centennial celebrations, will be installed in the upcoming Downtown Oshawa Urban Square at the intersection of Bond Street East and Simcoe Street North, in the heart of downtown Oshawa.
The park and artwork reflect the City’s commitment and desire to connect and engage with the community by transforming the spaces where people live, work, learn and play...
Building on a century of success
Posted on Friday, February 16, 2024 02:00 PM
Celebrating the resiliency of Oshawa’s industrious past and pointing to a bold new future ahead for the city, Mayor Dan Carter delivered a passionate and inspiring 2024 State of the City Address to a sold-out audience of business and community leaders at the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce Mayor’s Luncheon on February 15.
Mayor Carter began his annual State of the City Address by marking Oshawa’s Centennial, reflecting on the progress Oshawa has enjoyed and led over the last 100+ years and...
Construction set to begin on Rotary Park – Oshawa’s centennial Legacy Project
Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 04:26 PM
The Rotary Park and Pool Redevelopment project is moving forward in 2024 as we celebrate our centennial year!
Following an extensive review process, the contract has been awarded and construction is set to begin this spring.
The Rotary Park Redevelopment 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 upgrades will meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act...
Oshawa offers marriage licences and civil marriage ceremonies
Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 03:53 PM
Are you looking to get married? Service Oshawa is available to assist you with obtaining your marriage licence. Service Oshawa is open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Visit Oshawa.ca/GetMarried to start the marriage licence process.
Did you know that we also offer civil marriage ceremonies? Couples looking for a simple and elegant non-religious ceremony can get married at Oshawa City Hall. The cost of the ceremony, including a required pre-ceremony...
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