City News

Celebrating Camp Samac’s rich heritage in Oshawa

Members of City Council and representatives from Heritage Oshawa and Scouts Canada celebrated the heritage designation of Camp Samac and installation of a heritage plaque.

Designated as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, a heritage plaque is now installed prominently at Camp Samac’s main gateway structure on Simcoe Street North.

Located at 1711 Simcoe St. N., Camp Samac is a more than 76-hectare (188-acre) site nestled within the Oshawa...

City of Oshawa deploys new green vehicle fleet

The City of Oshawa is pleased to announce it has introduced its first seven fully electric vehicles to its fleet. These vehicles are 100 percent battery powered.

The seven new 2023 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles have been deployed in the community; four will be used by the City’s municipal licensing enforcement officers and three will be used by the City’s building inspectors.

The City’s new green fleet will lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and will translate to overall savings for the City with...

PulsePoint partners train 80+ at free CPR event

Yesterday, 87 community members learned potentially life-saving skills at CPR clinics presented by the Oshawa PulsePoint partners. Participants gained hands-on CPR experience and learned how to use an AED (automated external defibrillator) from certified instructors.

The trainings were designed to empower more community members to feel comfortable lending a hand in an emergency situation and encourage them to download the free PulsePoint apps to put their training to use. There are two...

Congratulations to Chris Leslie, Oshawa’s Firefighter of the Year

Oshawa Fire Services (O.F.S.) is pleased to announce Chris Leslie as the Durham A.M. Kiwanis Firefighter of the Year.

Born and raised in Durham Region, Chris joined O.F.S. in 2009. He quickly became part of the Technical Rescue Team, joining in 2010, and is currently certified in rope, confined space, trench and water rescues. Chris is also an O.F.S. elevator technician.

Chris is a well-respected leader within Oshawa Fire Services and his crew. His experience, composure and ability to work...

City releases new Corporate Energy Management Plan

Building upon the City of Oshawa’s energy reduction actions and achievements, City Council has approved a new Corporate Energy Management Plan.

The 2024-2028 Corporate Energy Management Plan combines the City’s previous Corporate Facilities Energy Management Plan and includes the goals and objectives of the City’s Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan.

The Plan highlights the City’s current energy conservation measures and actions; identifies areas of opportunity including a corporate Green...