"I am pissed off. You can quote that, Parks said. The new criteria was outlined in an email to event organizers earlier this month, restricting gatherings to ceremonies that involve the park's war memorial and performing arts activities at its bandshell."
"The city is restricting gatherings at the historic park to memorial ceremonies and performing arts events, sparking backlash from organizers and councillors who say long-standing community events are being unfairly blocked."
Oshawa's city council rejected a motion to review new restrictions on events at Memorial Park, resulting in a 5-5 vote. The new criteria limit gatherings to ceremonies related to the park's war memorial and performing arts at the bandshell. This decision has faced criticism from community groups, including the Durham Region Labour Council, which can no longer host events like their annual Labour Day picnic. The city claims the changes aim to preserve the park's historical significance and align with its commemorative purpose.
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