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Gold Point Wildlife Reserve opens in Oshawa

Members of Council recently celebrated the opening of Oshawa’s newest outdoor space, Gold Point Wildlife Reserve.

Located at the southwest corner of Stevenson Road South and Philip Murray Avenue, Gold Point Wildlife Reserve is the City of Oshawa’s newest passive recreational destination.

Gold Point Wildlife Reserve is approximately 16.7 hectares and features a number of significant natural environmental features. The design includes:

• a formal butterfly garden and gathering space; and,
• restoration...

Partners in planting – City of Oshawa receives trees from CN

The City of Oshawa is thrilled to have received a donation from CN Stronger Communities Fund to plant 15 native trees at Coldstream Park.

Coldstream Park is located at 1467 Coldstream Drive, northeast of Taunton Road and Grandview Street North and adjacent to Norman G. Powers Public School. The park features a playground, ball diamond, soccer fields and paved pathways.

Trees play an important role in helping to combat climate change, growing the urban forest and improving our public spaces by...

Oshawa Fire Services appoints new Deputy Fire Chief

The City of Oshawa and Oshawa Fire Services are pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Barlow as the City’s newest Deputy Fire Chief, effective October 23, 2023.

Deputy Chief Barlow began his career as a firefighter with Oshawa Fire Services in 2007 and was promoted through the ranks, most recently holding the position of Acting Captain. In his new role, Deputy Barlow will oversee the Professional Development and Suppression divisions that form the Operations side of Oshawa Fire Services...

Design underway on the Downtown Urban Square

The City of Oshawa is developing the Downtown Oshawa Urban Square, located at the intersection of Bond Street East and Simcoe Street North in the heart of downtown Oshawa. The Square will be a unique focal point of downtown Oshawa, hosting community celebrations, events and concerts that appeal to both community members and visitors, bringing vitality and excitement into the downtown core.

The project is seeking comments related to the accessibility of the Square including  pathways and site...