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City of Oshawa renews Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 251

The City of Oshawa is pleased to announce that on July 10, Oshawa City Council endorsed the renewal of a new Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 251 (Inside Workers).

The renewal agreement, which will expire on December 31, 2025, includes modest benefit increases and wage increases of 3.0% effective for January 1, 2023; 2.5% for January 1, 2024; and 2.5% for January 1, 2025.

CUPE Local 251 represents approximately 310 staff across the City and is responsible for Information Technology, Finance,...

Fenelon/Venus Park features a new playground and accessible amenities

The City of Oshawa is pleased to announce the official reopening of Fenelon/Venus Park, a neighbourhood park featuring new playground equipment and accessible features. The park redevelopment project was made possible by $240,000 in funding from the Government of Canada’s Canada Community-Building Fund.

Members of Council and neighbourhood residents were joined by Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament for Whitby, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 29 to officially celebrate the completion of...

Celebrating Camp Samac’s rich heritage in Oshawa

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...

Gibb Street under pass closed due to safety reasons until further notice.

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]