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Statement from Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter on the City’s Centennial Year
Posted on Friday, March 08, 2024 03:39 PM
Today marks the start of the City of Oshawa’s centennial year and with it the beginning of a yearlong celebration of Oshawa, its influence across our country and around the world.
I am so proud to be the Mayor of this great city at such a monumental time in its history. Some of the greatest milestones in Canadian history have come out of Oshawa thanks to its curious and innovative leaders, and that statement remains true today.
We have so much to celebrate. Oshawa is a vibrant and diverse city,...
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Spring Safety Reminder: Replace smoke and carbon monoxide alarm batteries
Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2024 09:25 AM
Daylight saving time starts at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10. Remember to replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when you change your clocks. Working smoke alarms save lives. Ensure your alarms are functioning properly to keep your family safe.
It is required by law that all landlords and homeowners have working smoke alarms on every storey of the home and outside all sleeping areas. Removing or tampering with smoke and carbon monoxide devices can result in fines of up to...
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Join us in celebrating Oshawa’s 100th anniversary as a city on March 8
Posted on Wednesday, March 06, 2024 08:30 AM
Friday, March 8 Reminder: Join us for our Centennial Celebration live broadcast on RogersTV.com/Durham or on cable 10 beginning at 10 a.m. then attend the commemorative flag raising at 3 p.m. at City Hall.
On Friday, March 8, 2024, the City of Oshawa marks its 100th anniversary as a city. We invite community members to join us as we mark this historical milestone with a series of events, activities and commemorative projects over the course of the year.
In celebration of 100+ years, we are...
City of Oshawa extends condolences on the passing of The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney
Posted on Friday, March 01, 2024 10:06 AM
On behalf of Oshawa City Council, Mayor Dan Carter extends his condolences to the family and friends of The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, Canada’s 18th Prime Minister.
Flags have been lowered to half-mast at City Hall and City facilities to honour the memory of The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney. The flags will remain at half-mast until sunset on the day of the funeral or memorial service.
Born in 1939 in Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Mr. Mulroney studied political science and law and began his career...
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Call for Artists: Art & Culture in the Hall Centennial Art Exhibitions
Posted on Thursday, February 29, 2024 02:00 PM
In 2024, the City of Oshawa is celebrating its 100th anniversary as a city. In honour of this milestone, the City is inviting local artists to submit proposals for temporary exhibitions to be displayed at Art & Culture in the Hall located outside Council Chambers at City Hall.
We are seeking artworks and exhibition projects that celebrate the people, places, and milestones that connect to the area known as Oshawa, its history, present, and/or future, in honour of the City’s 100th anniversary. The...