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City of Oshawa recognizes International Week of Deaf People with new addition to its websites
Posted on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 02:51 PM
The City of Oshawa has added American Sign Language (A.S.L.) videos to oshawa.ca and connectoshawa.ca to better inform the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community of the availability of sign language interpreters when accessing City programs and services.
Launched during the International Week of Deaf People (September 18-24), the videos not only communicate how a viewer could request A.S.L. services or additional accessibility support, but also demonstrate the City’s commitment to providing a healthy...
New Annual Snapshot highlights year six of TeachingCity Oshawa partnership
Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2023 01:23 PM
The City of Oshawa and its education and research partners – Durham College, Ontario Tech University, Trent University Durham GTA, and the University of Toronto’s Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering – are pleased to announce that the TeachingCity Oshawa 2022/2023 Annual Snapshot, detailing accomplishments from the partnership’s sixth year, is now available online.
Notable applied research, experiential learning and curriculum-based projects featured in the Annual Snapshot include:
- Cultural...
Open your heart and home to a shelter animal in need
Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 08:30 AM
With the number of pets needing homes at an all-time high, Oshawa Animal Services is appealing to community members to consider fostering an animal or taking a doggy on a day out.
Fostering Animals
Oshawa Animal Services is urgently seeking caring foster homes for pets, especially medium to large dogs.
The Foster Program provides a temporary safe and loving home for cats and dogs that may not be ready yet for adoption because they are too young, pregnant or nursing, sick or injured, in need of some...
Introducing Oshawa’s new Fire Chief
Posted on Tuesday, August 01, 2023 11:09 AM
The City of Oshawa and Oshawa Fire Services are thrilled to congratulate Stephen Barkwell on his appointment to Fire Chief, effective August 1, 2023.
Chief Barkwell began his career as a firefighter with Oshawa Fire Services in 1999 and was promoted through the ranks, most recently holding the position of Deputy Fire Chief – Community Risk and Reduction / Professional Development.
Mr. Barkwell brings over 20 years of experience to his new position, including extensive experience in both emergency...
Cordova Valley Park – home to Oshawa’s newest splash pad
Posted on Monday, July 31, 2023 12:18 PM
The City of Oshawa recently celebrated the completion of park upgrades and a new splash pad at Cordova Valley Park with an official re-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The park redevelopment project was made possible by $975,000 in funding from the Government of Canada’s Canada Community-Building Fund.
Located at 811 Glen Street, Cordova Valley Park features a splash pad, new playground, enhanced amenities and upgrades to the soccer field. The park redevelopment project also included...
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