Oshawa Community News

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Nominations now open for 2026 Oshawa Community Awards

The City of Oshawa is calling for nominations for the 2026 Oshawa Community Awards. These awards annually celebrate and recognize the community members, businesses and organizations that make meaningful impact across the city. Nominations will be accepted until Tuesday, March 10.

Highway of Heroes procession honours Hamilton, Ontario soldier killed in Latvia

Hamilton’s Sebastian Halmagean made his final journey Tuesday as armed forces members, police and those from the community honoured the life of a soldier killed while serving his country in Latvia.

Paralympic Foundation of Canada’s ParaTough Cup surpasses $3 million raised following recent Calgary stop

Over $114,000 was raised last Thursday at the ParaTough Cup, the signature fundraising event of the Paralympic Foundation of Canada, which supports Para athletes at every stage – from community programs to the podium.

Paralympic Foundation of Canada

Secretary of State Long announces renewed funding for tax clinics for the 55th anniversary of the CVITP

Today, the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, announced the renewal of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant for the next three years. This grant provides eligible community organizations with financial support to help offset the costs of hosting free tax clinics, making it easier for them to continue their important work.

Canada Revenue Agency

Community Tennis Grants introduces two-year funding…

After a year of record growth, the Game. Set. Equity. Community Tennis Grants, presented by National Bank, returns in 2026 with a new two-year grant available for past recipients, as Tennis Canada and National Bank’s investment grows to $125,000.

CICP 2026 Surveying Begins February 4

Surveying for the 2026 Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP) officially begins on February 4, 2026, marking the start of another year of real-time insight into the experiences of Canada’s charitable and non-profit sector.

Carleton University

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