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Open your heart and home to a shelter animal in need
Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 08:30 AM
With the number of pets needing homes at an all-time high, Oshawa Animal Services is appealing to community members to consider fostering an animal or taking a doggy on a day out.
Fostering Animals
Oshawa Animal Services is urgently seeking caring foster homes for pets, especially medium to large dogs.
The Foster Program provides a temporary safe and loving home for cats and dogs that may not be ready yet for adoption because they are too young, pregnant or nursing, sick or injured, in need of some...
![Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament for Whitby, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, with members of Oshawa City cutting the ribbon in Pinecrest Park.](https://www.oshawa.ca/en/news/resources/News-Notices/1--Ribbon-Cutting-WEB.png)
Oshawa celebrates Pinecrest Park’s new playground and splash pad
Posted on Tuesday, August 08, 2023 10:12 AM
The City of Oshawa celebrated the completion of the Pinecrest Park redevelopment project with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The park redevelopment project was made possible by $483,000 in funding from the Government of Canada’s Canada Community-Building Fund.
The 1.55-hectare park is located at 1350 Beatrice St. E., west of Townline Road (south of Taunton Road). The park features new play equipment, an accessible swing, accessible park pathways, seating, a soccer field and a new splash pad...
Introducing Oshawa’s new Fire Chief
Posted on Tuesday, August 01, 2023 11:09 AM
The City of Oshawa and Oshawa Fire Services are thrilled to congratulate Stephen Barkwell on his appointment to Fire Chief, effective August 1, 2023.
Chief Barkwell began his career as a firefighter with Oshawa Fire Services in 1999 and was promoted through the ranks, most recently holding the position of Deputy Fire Chief – Community Risk and Reduction / Professional Development.
Mr. Barkwell brings over 20 years of experience to his new position, including extensive experience in both emergency...
![Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament for Whitby, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, with members of Oshawa City Council and neighbourhood residents, stand in front of the new splashpad at Cordova Valley Park](https://www.oshawa.ca/en/news/resources/News-Notices/Cordova-Valley-Park-ribbon-cutting-group-photo.jpg)
Cordova Valley Park – home to Oshawa’s newest splash pad
Posted on Monday, July 31, 2023 12:18 PM
The City of Oshawa recently celebrated the completion of park upgrades and a new splash pad at Cordova Valley Park with an official re-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The park redevelopment project was made possible by $975,000 in funding from the Government of Canada’s Canada Community-Building Fund.
Located at 811 Glen Street, Cordova Valley Park features a splash pad, new playground, enhanced amenities and upgrades to the soccer field. The park redevelopment project also included...
![sign promoting the Lifejacket Loaner Program posted on the side of the beach hut at Lakeview Park. Lifejackets hang around the sign.](https://www.oshawa.ca/en/news/resources/News-Notices/Lifejacket-loaner-program.jpg)
City and Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority bring Lifejacket Loaner Program to Oshawa’s beach
Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 11:28 AM
The City of Oshawa, in collaboration with the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports), is offering a new Lifejacket Loaner Program at Lakeview Park Beach. Community members are reminded to check the Region’s posted beach closures at Durham.ca/beaches prior to their visit and to follow safe swimming guidelines.
With the Lifejacket Loaner Program, visitors have free access to a wide selection of lifejackets in various sizes and styles (both vest and keyhole designs) while enjoying the beach.