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![Representatives from Scouts Canada joined members of City Council and Heritage Oshawa to celebrate a heritage plaque that illustrates the designation of Camp Samac as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act.](https://www.oshawa.ca/en/news/resources/News-Notices/Camp-Samac-1.jpg)
Celebrating Camp Samac’s rich heritage in Oshawa
Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 10:53 AM
Members of City Council and representatives from Heritage Oshawa and Scouts Canada celebrated the heritage designation of Camp Samac and installation of a heritage plaque.
Designated as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, a heritage plaque is now installed prominently at Camp Samac’s main gateway structure on Simcoe Street North.
Located at 1711 Simcoe St. N., Camp Samac is a more than 76-hectare (188-acre) site nestled within the Oshawa...
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Gibb Street under pass closed due to safety reasons until further notice.
Posted on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 01:39 PM
Trail Closure: Gibb Street under pass closed due to safety reasons until further notice.
Where: On the Oshawa Trail West of Rotary Park
When: Until further notice.
Why: Due to safety reasons.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
For more information, please contact: Service Oshawa at [email protected]
![Members of Oshawa City Council and dignitaries with Mr. Ed Broadbent. All are holding onto a yellow ribbon with one hand. Mr. Broadbent is posed holding scissors over the ribbon before cutting it.](https://www.oshawa.ca/en/parks-recreation-and-culture/resources/Images/Ed-Broadbent-Waterfront-Park-Opening-web.jpg)
Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park officially opens
Posted on Friday, June 02, 2023 11:00 AM
Long-time former Oshawa MP and NDP national leader Mr. Ed Broadbent was in Oshawa to celebrate the opening of Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park.
Dignitaries, members of Oshawa City Council, family and friends of Mr. Broadbent and community leaders were on hand for the official opening and ribbon-cutting on June 1.
Located at Simcoe Street and Harbour Road, Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park is the City of Oshawa’s newest addition to the waterfront parks system. The Waterfront Trail runs through the site and...
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Oshawa Peony Festival named Top 100
Posted on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 12:10 PM
A premier City of Oshawa event has been recognized by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO). At the Festivals and Events Ontario Conference, Oshawa’s Peony Festival was awarded FEO’s Top 100 Festivals title once again.
The Top 100 award recognition acknowledges industry excellence happening across the province. The award is recognized by festival goers, peers, and government officials for leading quality festivals and events.
A signature event in Oshawa since 2004, this is the 11th consecutive year...
![Four images, left to right: two people walking away from the photographer on a paved path with an orange overlay, a group of children in a circle with their hands in the middle with a blue overlay, a youth wearing a backpack and reading a book with a purple overlay and an senior playing the guitar while smiling at the camera with a green overlay.](https://www.oshawa.ca/en/parks-recreation-and-culture/resources/Images/PRLC/PRLC-Phase1-FBCP.jpg)
How can we improve our facilities for you?
Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 12:45 PM
The City of Oshawa is calling on you to help shape the future of Oshawa’s parks, recreation, library and culture facilities.
The Parks, Recreation, Library and Culture Facility Needs Assessment (P.R.L.C.) guides investment in indoor and outdoor facilities in both established and new growth areas for all Oshawa residents. The city has experienced tremendous growth since the last P.R.L.C. in 2015, and as a result, Oshawa community members are invited to help inform this update.