Durham police are still investigating after vandals caused $50,000 in damage at the newly opened Ed Broadbent Park in Oshawa. Officers say last Wednesday, th
Officers say last Wednesday, three suspects entered the park on Harbour Road and caused extensive property damage.There was also damage to the sign for the Human Rights Garden.That suspect has still not been charged.Carter says the city is looking for full compensation for the damages and there should be consequences for those who did this.
Carter says the damages will impact evening events in the park program series and community events and programming this summer.As Mayor, I am extremely disheartened by destructive acts of vandalism at the City of Oshawa’s newly opened Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park and Garden of Human Rights. We are severely disappointed by these criminal acts of violence and the destruction of such a beautiful space that is enjoyed by residents and visitors and those travelling through our city on the waterfront trail system. More importantly, I am disheartened by the visual impact, including the very noticeable damage to the Garden of Human Rights sign that is seen by visitors to the Gardens and those travelling to and from Oshawa’s waterfront.
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