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![Members of Oshawa City Council presented the Oshawa Culture Counts Awards to this year’s recipients at the May 27 City Council meeting. Photo 1: Oshawa Culture Counts Award: Professional Artist Amy Shackleton Photo 2: Oshawa Culture Counts Award: Emerging Artist Emily Rocha Photo 3: Oshawa Culture Counts Award: Emerging Artist Kalista Wilson Photo 4: Oshawa Culture Counts Award: Innovation and Creation Champion Oshawa Tourism](https://www.oshawa.ca/en/news/resources/News-Notices/Culture-Counts-Awards-2024.png)
Oshawa announces winners of the 2024 Culture Counts Awards
Posted on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 11:15 AM
The City of Oshawa congratulates the recipients of this year's Oshawa Culture Counts Awards for their outstanding contributions to the community's creative and cultural scene.
The City of Oshawa has recently announced the winners for its annual Oshawa Culture Counts Awards. The program, which was launched in November 2017, aims to recognize and celebrate the creative and cultural contributions of the community. The awards were presented by the Oshawa City Council to the winners of three...
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Oshawa Peony Festival blooms into its 20th year
Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2024 04:00 PM
The City of Oshawa is thrilled to present the 20th annual Peony Festival on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9 at the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens located adjacent to Children’s Arena (155 Arena St.).
Named one of Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals and Events, the festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It features one of Canada’s largest contemporary peony collections in bloom in the gardens, in addition to hundreds of cut blooms displayed inside the arena during the Canadian Peony Society judged peony...
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City seeks feedback on new, Downtown public sculpture
Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 02:00 PM
The City of Oshawa invites residents and business owners to a public art Open House on June 12at 7 p.m. at the Arts Resource Centre, located at 45 Queen Street. During the Open House, community members will have the opportunity to learn more about the City’s Public Art Master Plan and provide input related to the forthcoming Downtown Oshawa Urban Square public artwork. Join us to share your vision and learn more about public art in Oshawa!
The Urban Square and its artwork reflect the City’s...
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June is Bike Month in Oshawa
Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 01:00 PM
Reminder: All are invited to participate in the Community Bike Ride to kick off Bike Month on Saturday, June 1, beginning at 9 a.m. at Lakeview Park.
Throughout June, Oshawa community members are invited to participate in the annual Bike Month celebrations and (re)discover the fun of riding a bike.
Cycling offers both physical and mental health benefits. It is a focus of Oshawa’s Active Transportation Master Plan, to improve walking, cycling, and other modes of active transportation opportunities...
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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...