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![Members of Oshawa City Council and local dog owners officially opened the new Off-Leash Area at Cordova Valley Park at a ribbon-cutting ceremony.](https://www.oshawa.ca/en/news/resources/News-Notices/Cordova-Dog-Park-Ribbon-Cutting.jpg)
New off-leash area opens at Cordova Valley Park
Posted on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 12:00 PM
Members of Council, neighbourhood residents and local dog owners celebrated the completion of the Off-Leash Area at Cordova Valley Park at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 25.
The Cordova Valley Park Off-Leash Area was specifically designed to provide off-leash opportunities for pet owners and their dogs to enjoy naturalized areas.
Located at 811 Glen St., the half-hectare neighbourhood dog park features a mix of mulch and grass surfacing and a fully-enclosed fenced area with a separate...
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TD Deputy Chief Economist delivers Oshawa economic update
Posted on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 09:31 AM
TD Bank Group Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist Derek Burleton recently delivered his annual economic forecast to business professionals and community leaders from across the G.T.A. at the City of Oshawa’s Economic Outlook Event.
This was the 19th annual Economic Outlook Breakfast presented by the City’s Economic Development Services Branch with TD Bank Group and the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce.
During his address, Deputy Chief Economist Burleton highlighted key aspects of the...
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Free activities and events for youth May 1-7
Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 01:37 PM
In celebration of National Youth Week and National Youth Arts Week, the City of Oshawa is offering an exciting lineup of free activities and drop-in programs from May 1 to 7.
The Oshawa Youth Council played a key role in the planning and implementation of the week of free events.
In collaboration with community partners including BGC Durham, Oshawa Public Libraries and The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, free youth events include:
- Fun Swim
- Public Skate
- Movie Night
- Board Game Café
- Paint Night
- and more!
Some...
![Neighbourhood residents join Oshawa City Council for the official reopening of Florell Park.](https://www.oshawa.ca/en/news/resources/News-Notices/Florell-Park---Ribbon-Cutting.jpg)
Florell Park features a new playground and accessible amenities
Posted on Friday, April 21, 2023 09:43 AM
Members of Council and neighbourhood residents celebrated the completion of the Florell Park redevelopment project at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 19.
The park redevelopment project focused on accessibility and access for all abilities and ages. The project included the addition of accessible park pathways and an accessible walking loop that comply with Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act standards. There are accessible benches,...
![Members of City Council and Oshawa Fire Services cut the ribbon in front of the new fire training facility](https://www.oshawa.ca/en/news/resources/Photo-1---Ribbon-Cutting.jpg)
Oshawa Fire Services opens state-of-the-art training facility
Posted on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 12:37 PM
The City of Oshawa and Oshawa Fire Services officially celebrated the opening of a new fire training facility on April 14. Members of Council were on hand to take part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony and watch a live fire training demonstration.
The new state-of-the-art facility is located on the southfield of the Oshawa Executive Airport, off Stevenson Road North. Comprised of purpose-built training units, the facility combines leading edge instructional programs that train firefighters on...