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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...

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...
City mourns the death of former City Councillor Gail Bates
Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 12:14 PM
The City of Oshawa is mourning the loss of former City Councillor Gail Bates. Ms. Bates was appointed to Oshawa City Council in March 2017 following a Council vacancy.
A longtime Oshawa resident, Ms. Bates was a registered nurse and passionate environmentalist who entered local politics following her retirement, first as a volunteer Advisory Committee member on Heritage Oshawa.
Ms. Bates served as a City Councillor from March 2017 to November 2018. During her time on Council, Ms. Bates also...

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,...

Share the trail community reminders
Posted on Thursday, April 20, 2023 01:38 PM
Oshawa’s trail system encompasses almost 410 hectares of parkland and provides more than 27 km of paved surface for community members to explore. Our trails offer excellent opportunities for outdoor physical activities like walking, running, and cycling.
Trail users are reminded to be courteous to one another and follow these rules so that everyone may enjoy Oshawa’s trail system:
General Trail Use
Trail users are reminded to:
- keep dogs on a minimal leash (not exceeding two metres);
- keep to the...