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Steering towards compliance: Oshawa’s licensing reminder for driving schools and instructors

The City of Oshawa is reminding driving schools and instructors whose business is based and/or vehicles are used for lessons or tests in Oshawa about the importance of adhering to its requirements under the Driving School and Instructor Licensing System.

To assist with compliance, the City’s Municipal Law Enforcement Officers are undertaking an education and enforcement campaign this November and December to inform driving schools and instructors of the current standards.

The City’s Driving School...

Celebrating a legacy of excellence: honouring the legendary Oshawa Tony’s

The notable Oshawa Tony’s Fastball Team has been honoured with a commemorative plaque at Alexandra Park, with more than 100 guests in attendance for the unveiling ceremony. The Tony’s plaque serves as a visible celebration of the team’s history, achievements and the joy they brought to the City of Oshawa for 11 years.

The team accumulated a lengthy list of accomplishments between 1968 and 1978, including winning a national championship in British Columbia in 1974. Among many other successes, the...

Gold Point Wildlife Reserve opens in Oshawa

Members of Council recently celebrated the opening of Oshawa’s newest outdoor space, Gold Point Wildlife Reserve.

Located at the southwest corner of Stevenson Road South and Philip Murray Avenue, Gold Point Wildlife Reserve is the City of Oshawa’s newest passive recreational destination.

Gold Point Wildlife Reserve is approximately 16.7 hectares and features a number of significant natural environmental features. The design includes:

• a formal butterfly garden and gathering space; and,
• restoration...

Partners in planting – City of Oshawa receives trees from CN

The City of Oshawa is thrilled to have received a donation from CN Stronger Communities Fund to plant 15 native trees at Coldstream Park.

Coldstream Park is located at 1467 Coldstream Drive, northeast of Taunton Road and Grandview Street North and adjacent to Norman G. Powers Public School. The park features a playground, ball diamond, soccer fields and paved pathways.

Trees play an important role in helping to combat climate change, growing the urban forest and improving our public spaces by...

Oshawa Fire Services appoints new Deputy Fire Chief

The City of Oshawa and Oshawa Fire Services are pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Barlow as the City’s newest Deputy Fire Chief, effective October 23, 2023.

Deputy Chief Barlow began his career as a firefighter with Oshawa Fire Services in 2007 and was promoted through the ranks, most recently holding the position of Acting Captain. In his new role, Deputy Barlow will oversee the Professional Development and Suppression divisions that form the Operations side of Oshawa Fire Services...