Rosemary McConkey

Oshawa Councillor Ward 1 Change has to start somewhere Responsible citizens don't let change simply wash over their community but are aware, informed & involved

[Rosemary McConkey @rosemcconkey]

McLaughlin (Civic) Day is Monday, August 3rd. Fyi, my info sheet below has summary of a couple events this weekend & the City's holiday Monday recreation & waste collection modified schedules

[Rosemary McConkey @rosemcconkey]

Jazz up your evening tonight! Visit Oshawa's heritage bandshell and listen to a great professional Jazz band compliments of Oshawa's Events in the Park program sponsored by TD Bank

[Rosemary McConkey @rosemcconkey]

Oshawa Air Quality Index is 10 (High Risk) Recreational cancellations Thurs. July 16-all Summer playground programs-Summer Camps continue indoors-Samac Pool closed-a.m. swimming lessons rescheduled to Delpark Centre-p.m. lessons & leisure programs cancelled-Beach not supervised

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Reminder today is TIM HORTON'S CAMP DAY & a public meeting 2nite 7-9 @ Delpark Home Centre re widening CONLIN RD E west of Harmony to 4 lanes, installing proper traffic signals at Vern Bowen & Riverton St + 2 roundabouts (at Wilson Rd. N & new Laurelview St east of Ritson Rd N.)

[Rosemary McConkey @rosemcconkey]

Oshawa's Thornton Rd is closed between Conlin & Winchester Rds But construction signs don't indicate closure duration. City staff expect it to reopen by end of 2026 —City-led project includes Regional infrastructure involves installing water/sewer services to Bickle Dr community

[Rosemary McConkey @rosemcconkey]

Oshawa Folk Arts Council Fiesta Week! June 22-26th - 14 cultural pavilions this year, incl. return of Hungarian Pavilion & new Indian Pavilion! Celebrate Oshawa's 52 annual Fiesta Week! Passports Required after 4:30 PM: Adults: $10; Seniors & Students $5; Kids 13 & under Free

[Rosemary McConkey @rosemcconkey]

Have your say 6-8:30 pm Wed June 24, 2026 re Region of Durham's Public Information Centre at Kedron United Church concerning long anticipated plan for RITSON ROAD WIDENING between Taunton and Conlin Rd. & installation of missing sidewalks

[Rosemary McConkey @rosemcconkey]

2 Oshawa splash pads open tomorrow, Wed, May 13th —Delpark Homes Centre & Lakeview Park ! Additional splash pads will open next Wed, May 20. The City’s splash pads operate daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Labour Day (Sept 7) Camp Samac Outdoor Pool will be open June 22 to Sept 7

[Rosemary McConkey @rosemcconkey]

https://t.co/9PuBXcLXdb Ontario Land Tribunal Decision re 195 Simcoe St. N 'Dismisses Owners Appeal' keeping Oshawa's refusal of owners application to demolish the heritage structure in force & effect.

[Rosemary McConkey @rosemcconkey]

Oshawa (OSCC55+) is hosting its FIRST Hindi language information session at Delpark Homes Centre on Wed May 6th

[Rosemary McConkey @rosemcconkey]

Video taken this morning by a constituen shows how 18-wheeler dump trucks have become catastrophic to a North Oshawa community https://t.co/tzkLhII7cl

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Durham Region Police launching 1st DRONE as First Responder DFR pilot project, tech to front-line emergency response to deploy remote piloted drones to emergency calls, arriving on scene in approx. 60 seconds for immediate, real-time situational awareness https://t.co/F2SoONNWvh

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Nominations for 2026 OSHAWA COMMUNITY AWARDS open & accepted until March 10 to recognize individuals, businesses & organizations ACCESSIBILILTY IMPROVEMENT, CITIZEN VOLUNTEER; COMMUNITY LEGEND CULTURE COUNTS; DEI; E.P. TAYLOR WINDFIELDS FARM CHAMPION https://t.co/2yLRQ82lCE

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YES, REALLY. I'm happy to support MPl Jivani IMO he's a leader with courage The barrage of personal & derisive barbs I see incessantly hurled at him & many groundlessly ascribing false & alienating motives-Well I've a different POV-1 example his key help re approved Motion below

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[Rosemary McConkey @rosemcconkey]

You are about your Oshawa community, right? Please share the message below because more Oshawans being responsive and proactive can help make a real difference! https://t.co/mxBwxoTKGO

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SUN JAN 25 2026 Oshawa declared a Significant Weather Event. Crews clearing roads & sidewalks, prioritizing main routes 1st -Keep vehicles off roads during plow operations Parked vehicles are subject to escalating fines/towing

[Rosemary McConkey @rosemcconkey]

We all want Oshawa to be a city we can be proud of. But do you notice how often, garbage, old furniture, and other debris items are left in boulevards and ditches, harming the look and feel of our community, even now in the winter! https://t.co/6wnLQZdA9m

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Councillor Neal & I had the pleasure of giving out the 2025 DBCC awards Wonderful how many are joining together & learning to play badminton in Oshawa Organizers stress they are motivated to continue building a welcoming space where people can learn stay active & enjoy the sport

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