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Oshawa 100+ kick offs; view the video and join upcoming celebration events
Posted on Monday, March 18, 2024 03:00 PM
The City of Oshawa marked its 100th anniversary as a city on March 8 and kicked off a year of celebrations. We invite community members to view the video of the March 8 official celebration and join us throughout the year as we celebrate our historical milestone with a series of events, activities and commemorative projects.
Official 100+ Anniversary Celebration
Festivities kicked off on Friday, March 8 with the Official 100+ Anniversary Celebration live broadcast on Rogers Television; Free...

Construction set to begin on Rotary Park – Oshawa’s centennial Legacy Project
Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 04:26 PM
The Rotary Park and Pool Redevelopment project is moving forward in 2024 as we celebrate our centennial year!
Following an extensive review process, the contract has been awarded and construction is set to begin this spring.
The Rotary Park Redevelopment project will include:
- a new outdoor pool with four lanes, a zero-entry pool area and toddler pool area
- a destination playground
- a splash pad
- a parking lot
- pathways
- site amenities
The upgrades will meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act...
Oshawa offers marriage licences and civil marriage ceremonies
Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 03:53 PM
Are you looking to get married? Service Oshawa is available to assist you with obtaining your marriage licence. Service Oshawa is open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Visit Oshawa.ca/GetMarried to start the marriage licence process.
Did you know that we also offer civil marriage ceremonies? Couples looking for a simple and elegant non-religious ceremony can get married at Oshawa City Hall. The cost of the ceremony, including a required pre-ceremony...

Oshawa Fire Services congratulates Deputy Fire Chief Whetham
Posted on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 11:59 AM
The City of Oshawa and Oshawa Fire Services (OFS) are pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Whetham as the City’s newest Deputy Fire Chief, overseeing Professional Development, Emergency Management, and Administrative Support.
Deputy Chief Ken Whetham brings more than 25 years of leadership and emergency services experience to his new role. His public safety career started as a Police Officer before transitioning to Oshawa Fire Services in 2009, initially serving as a firefighter within the...
Oshawa announces new Commissioner of Economic and Development Services
Posted on Monday, January 08, 2024 03:37 PM
The City of Oshawa is delighted to announce the appointment of Anthony Ambra as the new Commissioner of Economic and Development Services.
Mr. Ambra brings extensive experience to his new position, including 20+ years with the Corporation and in the Department. Since joining the City in 2003 as the Manager of Design Services, his responsibilities have progressively evolved from managing the design phase of capital municipal projects to leading the total oversight of capital and growth related...