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Kick off Indigenous History Month with the inaugural Indigenous Cultural Celebration
Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 09:51 AM
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...
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Oshawa’s splash pads open for the season
Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 09:23 AM
The City of Oshawa is preparing for the warmer weather by planning the opening of a variety of cooling options for the season.
Splash padsThe following splash pads will open on Wednesday, May 15:
- Delpark Homes Centre (accessible splash pad)
- Lakeview Park (accessible splash pad)
Additional splash pads will be available on Wednesday, May 22. The City’s splash pads operate daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Labour Day (September 2), with hours extended to dusk during heat alerts.
For more information...
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Time to plan for summer activeOshawa programs
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 11:22 AM
The City of Oshawa offers a variety of summer recreation programs tailored to various interests for an unforgettable summer experience. We encourage community members to set aside time to register.
The city will open registration for summer swimming lessons only at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21. Registration for general summer recreation programs, including arts, dance, music, learn to skate and fitness, will open at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 23.
Spots for many of our Summer Camps are still available...
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Celebrate Public Art in Oshawa on May 25
Posted on Tuesday, May 07, 2024 04:30 PM
The City of Oshawa continues to mark Oshawa's centennial with events and special projects throughout the year. Join us for an exciting day to celebrate and explore public art in Oshawa on Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at South Oshawa Community Centre, located at 1455 Cedar Street.
This event will feature artist talks that inspire community engagement while spotlighting local artists and new and recent public artworks, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Enjoy a story time reading with the Oshawa...
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Be Prepared and Know your Risks.
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2024 09:54 AM
Emergency Preparedness Week is May 5 to 11, 2024 and the City of Oshawa reminds us that emergencies such as severe weather events or prolonged power outages can occur anytime, anywhere.
Community members are encouraged to be ready for an emergency by preparing an emergency kit for their home. The kit should have enough food, water and any applicable medications to last at least 72 hours (three days). Remember to think of pets in your 72 hour plan. At minimum, have food and water, proper...