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City of Oshawa celebrates Fire Chief Derrick Clark’s outstanding career
Posted on Monday, May 29, 2023 04:23 PM
Oshawa Fire Chief Derrick Clark, currently the longest-standing member of Oshawa Fire Services (O.F.S.), is set to retire at the end of July after a career spanning nearly four decades with the department.
Chief Clark’s tremendous work ethic, commitment and leadership skills were key to his success in rising through the ranks with Oshawa Fire Services. He began leading as Fire Chief in December 2016, but held a variety of other roles within the organization since his hiring in 1986. The Chief...
Oshawa’s waste calendar is now paperless
Posted on Monday, May 29, 2023 10:55 AM
The City of Oshawa is taking a sustainable approach by going paperless with the annual Waste Collection Calendar. Historically, the Waste Collection Calendar and Information Guide was printed and mailed out; however, beginning this year, it will not be mailed out.
Community members are encouraged to access waste collection schedules and information digitally, download the Durham Region Waste app to their mobile devices, available in the Apple App Store andGoogle Play Store or access their waste...
Celebrate National AccessAbility Week
Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 11:00 AM
The City of Oshawa has proclaimed Sunday, May 28 through to Saturday, June 3 as National AccessAbility Week (N.A.A.W.) in Oshawa.
Celebrated annually, N.A.A.W.:
- celebrates the valuable contributions and leadership of Canadians with disabilities;
- highlights the work of people, organizations and communities that are removing barriers; and,
- reflects on the ongoing efforts to become a better, more accessible and more inclusive Canada.
The City wishes to recognize the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory...
Introducing Oshawa’s 2023 Junior Fire Chief
Posted on Friday, May 19, 2023 09:59 AM
Oshawa Fire Services is pleased to announce this year’s Junior Fire Chief! Mary is a Grade 6 student from Vincent Massey Public School. Her award-winning video on smoke alarms and home escape planning led to her being named 2023 Junior Fire Chief.
The Junior Fire Chief contest encouraged Oshawa students in Grades 5 and 6 to submit a video outlining the importance of smoke alarms and home escape planning.
Mary’s achievement was announced on Wednesday, May 17 at a school assembly in front of her...
Be Prepared. Know your Risks.
Posted on Monday, May 08, 2023 10:30 AM
Emergency Preparedness Week is May 7 to 13, 2023 and the City of Oshawa reminds us that emergencies such as severe weather events or prolonged power outages can occur anytime, anywhere.
Community members are encouraged to be ready for an emergency by preparing an emergency kit for their home. The kit should have enough food, water and any applicable medications to last at least 72 hours (three days). Remember to think of pets in your 72 hour plan. At minimum, have food and water, proper...
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