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Have your say! Elena Park's future redevelopment

The City of Oshawa is advancing the redesign for the redevelopment of Elena Park at 500 Albert Street and wants to hear your thoughts on the preferred playground equipment and accessibility features.

The Elena Park conceptual plan includes a new playground, site furniture and accessible pathway(s).

Community members are invited to provide their feedback by:

• completing a feedback from online on Connect Oshawa or,
• on paper at Service Oshawa (50 Centre Street South).

Feedback will be received until noon on...

Free screening of “There’s Something in the Water” this October

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee (O.E.A.C.), in partnership with Ontario Tech University’s Office of Campus Infrastructure and Sustainability, is proud to present a free screening of the documentary film “There’s Something in the Water” on Thursday, October 24 at the Regent Theatre.

This documentary explores the injustices caused by environmental racism and how Indigenous and African Nova Scotian women are fighting to protect their communities, their land, and their futures.

The event...

Test your smoke alarms during Fire Prevention Week, October 6 - 12

Oshawa Fire Services is reminding families to regularly check smoke alarms to ensure they are in full working order. This year’s Fire Prevention Week runs from October 6 to 12 and the theme is “Smoke Alarms, make them work for you!”

This year’s focus on working smoke alarms comes in response to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) data, which shows that most home fire deaths occur in homes with no working smoke alarms. Having working smoke alarms in the home reduces the risk of dying in a...

Statement from Mayor Dan Carter recognizing Islamic History Month

This October, I am honoured to join our Oshawa community to celebrate Islamic History Month. This is a time for reflection and recognition of the profound contributions made by Muslim Canadians throughout our nation's history.

Islamic History Month offers us an opportunity to acknowledge the Muslim community’s rich cultural heritage and achievements. From the groundbreaking work of early pioneers to the innovative contributions in various fields today, Muslim Canadians have played a crucial role...