City News

Oshawa City staff profiled as part of Local Government Week celebration

Four City of Oshawa staff are taking you behind the scenes this week as the City celebrates Local Government Week.

Celebrated annually province-wide during the third week of October, Local Government Week offers residents and community members an open invitation to learn more about their municipal government. As the level of government closest to the community, our programs and services have a significant impact on your day-to-day life.

This week, residents and community members are encouraged to...

City of Oshawa launches new podcast, RealTalk Oshawa

The City of Oshawa is excited to announce the launch of its new podcast, RealTalk Oshawa. This engaging platform allows for open discussions about the important challenges facing urban cities, including Oshawa.

Hosted by Mayor Dan Carter, RealTalk Oshawa features interviews with leaders, experts and community members, addressing topics that matter most. Listeners can expect authentic conversations diving deep into tough questions and providing honest answers.

RealTalk Oshawa’s first episode,...

Radar Message Board Program in your neighbourhood

In 2020, the City of Oshawa introduced the Council Directed Radar Message Board Program to improve road safety on local streets with reported speeding concerns.

Things to know:

• Each Radar Message Board Device is equipped with radar technology to detect the speed of approaching vehicles.
• The Radar Message Board records and displays vehicle speeds back to motorists.
• This traffic calming tool is an educational instrument designed to increase motorist awareness and safety.
• These signs do not take photos...

Test your smoke alarms during Fire Prevention Week, October 6 - 12

Oshawa Fire Services is reminding families to regularly check smoke alarms to ensure they are in full working order. This year’s Fire Prevention Week runs from October 6 to 12 and the theme is “Smoke Alarms, make them work for you!”

This year’s focus on working smoke alarms comes in response to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) data, which shows that most home fire deaths occur in homes with no working smoke alarms. Having working smoke alarms in the home reduces the risk of dying in a...

Statement from Mayor Dan Carter recognizing Islamic History Month

This October, I am honoured to join our Oshawa community to celebrate Islamic History Month. This is a time for reflection and recognition of the profound contributions made by Muslim Canadians throughout our nation's history.

Islamic History Month offers us an opportunity to acknowledge the Muslim community’s rich cultural heritage and achievements. From the groundbreaking work of early pioneers to the innovative contributions in various fields today, Muslim Canadians have played a crucial role...