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Oshawa observes Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21
Posted on Monday, June 21, 2021 10:45 AM
The City of Oshawa acknowledges June as Indigenous History Month, and has proclaimed June 21, 2021 as Indigenous Peoples Day. At their meeting on Monday, June 21, Oshawa City Council welcomed and received a presentation from Mary George, President of Bawaajigewin Aboriginal Community Circle which provided an overview of Bawaajigewin, the importance of Indigenous Peoples Day, and some of the needs of various Indigenous communities in Oshawa.
This year’s recognition is especially poignant, given...
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TD Deputy Chief Economist Addresses Oshawa in Annual Economic Update
Posted on Friday, June 11, 2021 10:00 AM
TD Bank Group Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist Derek Burleton virtually addressed over 150 local business professionals and community leaders from across the GTA at the City of Oshawa’s Economic Outlook Event on May 20.
Deputy Chief Economist Burleton highlighted key aspects of the global, national, and Ontario economies, as well as a local perspective on Oshawa’s economic landscape.
Mr. Burleton noted that Canada’s prospects for economic growth are showing strength going into the second...
Flags lowered to half-mast in memory of the tragic event in London, Ontario
Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2021 10:15 AM
The City of Oshawa has lowered its flags to half-mast at City Hall and City facilities to honour the victims of the tragic event that place in London, Ontario on Sunday, June 6.
Flags have been lowered at City facilities until sunset today to honour the four Muslim family members whose lives were tragically taken in what has been described as an intentional act of hate.
“On behalf of City Council and the City of Oshawa, we express our sincere condolences to family, friends and colleagues who are mourning...
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Flags lowered to half-mast to honour the remains of 215 Indigenous children discovered at residential school
Posted on Monday, May 31, 2021 07:45 AM
The City of Oshawa has lowered its flags to half-mast at City Hall and City facilities to honour the memory of 215 Indigenous children whose remains were discovered in a mass grave at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia.
Flags have been lowered at City facilities for nine days (equivalent to 215 hours) to honour every child whose life was tragically taken.
“The City of Oshawa has lowered its flags to half-mast in memory of the 215 lives that were taken at the...
Oshawa proclaims May 30 to June 5 AccessAbility Awareness Week
Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 06:00 AM
The City of Oshawa has proclaimed Sunday, May 30 through to Saturday, June 5 as National AccessAbility Awareness Week (N.A.A.W.) in Oshawa.
N.A.A.W. is celebrated annually during the last week in May and is a time when accessibility and inclusion are promoted in communities and workplaces.
During this week, the City joins in celebrating the contributions of Canadians who are actively removing barriers and ensuring that programs and services are provided to people with disabilities in a manner that...