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Apply now for the Oshawa Community Grant Program

Applications for the City of Oshawa's 2025 Community Grant Program, which supports Oshawa organizations and community groups, will be accepted until December 31, 2024 under the following four programs:

• Arts, Culture and Heritage Events – funds to support the development and delivery of events, festivals, celebrations and gatherings in Oshawa.
• Arts, Culture and Heritage – Development Projects and Special Initiatives – one-time funding to support the development and presentation of an event, project or...

Kick off the holiday season with Oshawa’s Bright and Merry Market

The Bright and Merry Market presented by Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (T.R.R.E.B.) is back and the City of Oshawa along with many community partners are excited for an evening full of holiday lights, sounds and festive cheer.

Kick-start your holiday spirit at this free annual event on Friday, November 15 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at City Hall, and along Centre Street from King Street to Memorial Park at John Street. Make sure to check out the website at oshawa.ca/Merry for full details.

Bring the...

Oshawa's New Business Licensing By-law: Streamlining processes and enhancing services

The City of Oshawa is pleased to announce the approval of a new, updated Business Licensing By-law 122-2024, which is designed to better serve both businesses and residents by streamlining processes and modernizing regulations that address health, safety, and consumer protection.

This by-law, effective November 4, 2024, introduces a number of significant enhancements aimed at supporting businesses, improving customer service, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards.

Key Highlights of the...

Peony Festival recognized as finalist for Tourism Event of the Year

Oshawa’s Peony Festival was selected as a finalist for the 2024 Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence in the Tourism Event of the Year category.

This recognition, a first for Oshawa, highlights the Festival’s outstanding contributions to Ontario’s tourism industry. Other finalists included the Winter Festival of Lights by Niagara Falls Tourism, Blumination by Blue Mountain Village Association, the World Cup of Hockey and this year’s winner, Tall Pines Music and Arts Festival.

This accolade is one...