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Oshawa’s virtual events receive FEO achievement awards
Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 06:30 AM
For the second year in a row, Oshawa’s virtual events have been recognized by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) for pivoting, adapting and evolving to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The City of Oshawa’s virtual Peony Festival and Share Your Holiday Spirit have earned FEO achievement awards which celebrates the successful execution of a festival or event held in-person, virtually, or hybrid in 2021.
This is the second FEO achievement award for the 17th annual Oshawa’s Peony Festival...
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Mayor Carter lifts state of emergency in Oshawa related to COVID-19
Posted on Monday, March 28, 2022 05:00 AM
Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter has lifted the state of emergency in the City of Oshawa related to the COVID-19 pandemic effective 9 p.m. on Monday, March 28.
Mayor Dan Carter signed today the Termination of Emergency in accordance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.9. The decision to lift the state of emergency was in consultation with the Emergency Municipal Control Group under the City’s Emergency Management By-law. In addition, the Region of Durham and...
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Oshawa City Council stands with Ukraine
Posted on Friday, February 25, 2022 09:45 AM
Oshawa City Council stands fully with the residents of Ukraine and condemns actions taken by the Russian Federation to not respect the boundaries of Ukraine and the will of the Ukrainian people.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the residents of Ukraine whose lives have been catastrophically changed,” said Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter. “We stand with the residents of Ukraine and members of the Ukrainian-Canadian community that now call Oshawa home.”
“The Ukrainian-Canadian community has a strong...
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Oshawa Fire Services Chief Derrick Clark named Fire Chief of the Year
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2022 05:45 AM
The City of Oshawa is pleased to congratulate Oshawa Fire Services Chief Derrick Clark on being recognized as ‘Fire Chief of the Year’ by the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs. The provincial award recognizes outstanding leadership and a fire chief who strives to make a difference in the sector.
Chief Clark has always advocated for significant investment in Fire Services to ensure both public safety and firefighter safety. During his time as Chief, Oshawa City Council has invested $177.7 million...
Statement from Mayor Dan Carter on making the case for the new hospital to be located in Oshawa
Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2022 07:30 AM
As the Durham Region continues to see substantial population growth year over year, it is clear that there is a need for a new Acute Care Hospital with a Level II Trauma Centre in Durham Region. The strain on our existing healthcare infrastructure has been highlighted by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and it is evident that now is the time for thoughtful, strategic and long-term investments to serve the rapidly growing community and continue with the exceptional legacy of care that is...