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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...
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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...
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Oshawa Celebrates Class of 2023
Posted on Monday, May 29, 2023 10:02 AM
Convocation season is well underway in the City of Oshawa – the proud home of Durham College, Ontario Tech University and Trent University Durham GTA. These globally recognized institutions offer our community access to top talent, are home to world-renowned centres for research and development and generate innovative solutions for our region. With nearly 30,000 full-time students enrolled annually across Oshawa’s leading institutions, our community is brimming with opportunity for companies...
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...
Learn how to save a life: free CPR clinic June 22
Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 02:55 PM
Seconds count in the event of cardiac arrest; are you ready to help? The City of Oshawa, Durham College and Ontario Tech University, in partnership with Lakeridge Health and the Durham Region Critical Incident Stress Support Team, want you to feel comfortable lending a hand in an emergency situation and have come together to offer a free non-certificate CPR training next month.
Community members can attend a two-hour workshop on Thursday, June 22 to get hands-on CPR experience and learn how to...