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Coyote sightings and safety reminders for Oshawa greenspaces

Community members are reminded to use caution around natural areas in their neighbourhood after recent coyote sightings in Oshawa. Coyote sightings are more frequent in the fall during the dispersal of pack members.

Coyotes can become accustomed to urban environments and lose their fear of humans, often due to the abundance of food sources in our neighborhoods. To minimize encounters, residents and property owners are encouraged to wildlife proof their property, adhere to leash by-laws,...

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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 Elena Avenue 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...

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Recreation Facility Holiday Hours – Thanksgiving Day

Holiday Hours: Thanksgiving Day

City recreation facilities will operate on modified hours of operation on Monday, October 14 as noted below:

• Delpark Homes Centre: open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Donevan Recreation Complex: open from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. for arena rentals only
• Harman Park Arena: open from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• All other recreation facilities are closed and activeOshawa registered programs are cancelled

Visit activeOshawa Online to see recreational activities available on Thanksgiving Day. 

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