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Oshawa’s waste calendar is now paperless
Posted on Monday, May 29, 2023 10:55 AM
The City of Oshawa is taking a sustainable approach by going paperless with the annual Waste Collection Calendar. Historically, the Waste Collection Calendar and Information Guide was printed and mailed out; however, beginning this year, it will not be mailed out.
Community members are encouraged to access waste collection schedules and information digitally, download the Durham Region Waste app to their mobile devices, available in the Apple App Store andGoogle Play Store or access their waste...
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Oshawa Celebrates Class of 2023
Posted on Monday, May 29, 2023 10:02 AM
Convocation season is well underway in the City of Oshawa – the proud home of Durham College, Ontario Tech University and Trent University Durham GTA. These globally recognized institutions offer our community access to top talent, are home to world-renowned centres for research and development and generate innovative solutions for our region. With nearly 30,000 full-time students enrolled annually across Oshawa’s leading institutions, our community is brimming with opportunity for companies...
Celebrate National AccessAbility Week
Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 11:00 AM
The City of Oshawa has proclaimed Sunday, May 28 through to Saturday, June 3 as National AccessAbility Week (N.A.A.W.) in Oshawa.
Celebrated annually, N.A.A.W.:
- celebrates the valuable contributions and leadership of Canadians with disabilities;
- highlights the work of people, organizations and communities that are removing barriers; and,
- reflects on the ongoing efforts to become a better, more accessible and more inclusive Canada.
The City wishes to recognize the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory...
Learn how to save a life: free CPR clinic June 22
Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 02:55 PM
Seconds count in the event of cardiac arrest; are you ready to help? The City of Oshawa, Durham College and Ontario Tech University, in partnership with Lakeridge Health and the Durham Region Critical Incident Stress Support Team, want you to feel comfortable lending a hand in an emergency situation and have come together to offer a free non-certificate CPR training next month.
Community members can attend a two-hour workshop on Thursday, June 22 to get hands-on CPR experience and learn how to...
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Introducing Oshawa’s 2023 Junior Fire Chief
Posted on Friday, May 19, 2023 09:59 AM
Oshawa Fire Services is pleased to announce this year’s Junior Fire Chief! Mary is a Grade 6 student from Vincent Massey Public School. Her award-winning video on smoke alarms and home escape planning led to her being named 2023 Junior Fire Chief.
The Junior Fire Chief contest encouraged Oshawa students in Grades 5 and 6 to submit a video outlining the importance of smoke alarms and home escape planning.
Mary’s achievement was announced on Wednesday, May 17 at a school assembly in front of her...