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Oshawa’s Lakeview Park Beach is open
Posted on Monday, June 17, 2024 09:00 AM
The City of Oshawa has plenty of outdoor options this summer season!
Lakeview Park Beach
Lakeview Park Beach is now open for the season. Lakeview Park Beach will be staffed with lifeguards between 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., until Monday, September 2, weather and conditions permitting.
The free Lifejacket Loaner Program sponsored by Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports) is back this summer offering free access to lifejackets in various sizes and styles. Look for the Lifejacket Loaner Station sign...
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Volunteers wanted for June cleanup event
Posted on Friday, June 14, 2024 04:00 PM
The City of Oshawa is calling on Oshawa community members, local organizations and businesses to join in and lend a hand to make the neighbourhoods, parks, trails and greenspaces in the downtown core cleaner with the next downtown community clean-up occurring on Saturday, June 22 beginning at 9 a.m.
Community members interested in participating in the downtown community clean-up are required to pre-register in advance at Oshawa.ca/MayorsCleanup or learn more by visiting Oshawa.ca/CommunityCleanup.
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Be aware: Text Message Scam Asking for Payment of Penalties
Posted on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 04:06 PM
The City of Oshawa has become aware that residents have received suspicious text messages asking for payment of outstanding penalties.
The City of Oshawa does not send text messages about parking violations, tickets or penalties of any kind. If you receive a text message of this nature, do not click on any links or provide personal information.
If you have questions about City communications regarding outstanding penalties, please contact Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311 or [email protected]
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Celebrating Oshawa's Graduates
Posted on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 02:54 PM
Convocation season is well underway in the City of Oshawa – the proud home of Durham College, Ontario Tech University and Trent University Durham GTA. These globally recognized institutions offer our community access to top talent, are home to world-renowned centres for research and development and generate innovative solutions for our region. With nearly 30,000 full-time students enrolled annually across Oshawa’s leading institutions, our community is brimming with opportunity for companies...
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Construction underway on Rose Valley Community Park
Posted on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 11:10 AM
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...