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DRPS Community Survey
Posted on Friday, November 25, 2022 12:31 PM
The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is inviting the public to share their opinion on the services we provide to help us develop our strategic direction for 2024.
The Community Survey is now live and will remain open until December 31, 2022. This short survey takes five minutes to complete and aims to collect input related to public safety and policing in Durham Region.
Survey responses will help develop DRPS’ 2024 Strategic Plan, which serves as a guiding document highlighting the major priorities...
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Region hosting community events; seeks input about Simcoe Street Rapid Transit Visioning Study
Posted on Monday, November 14, 2022 10:55 AM
The Region of Durham and the City of Oshawa are working together on the Simcoe Street Rapid Transit Visioning Study and an Initial Business Case (IBC); seeking input from residents to help identify the most suitable form of rapid transit and associated benefits for the Simcoe Street corridor—between Highway 407 and Lakeview Park Beach.
The Simcoe Street Rapid Transit Visioning Study will guide how Simcoe Street in Oshawa will evolve and grow—with a focus on mobility, sustainability, equity, economic...
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New Oshawa Community Grant Program to come into effect in 2023
Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2022 11:32 AM
The City of Oshawa will begin accepting applications December 1 for the new Community Grant Program, which provides support to community groups and organizations in Oshawa and comes into effect in 2023.
Oshawa City Council approved the new Community Grant Program in October 2021. It offers support under the following four programs:
- Arts, Culture and Heritage Events – funds to support the development and delivery of events, festivals, celebrations and gatherings in Oshawa.
- Arts, Culture and Heritage –
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Report coyote sightings to Service Oshawa
Posted on Wednesday, November 09, 2022 03:15 PM
At this time of year, urban communities often experience an increase in coyote sightings and activity. Residents are urged to report coyote sightings to Service Oshawa online service.oshawa.ca, by email [email protected] or by telephone 905-436-3311.
Coyotes can adapt to urban environments and lose their fear of humans often due to food sources readily available in our neighbourhoods. By reporting wildlife sightings, you are helping the City to monitor common locations.
How can I prevent coyotes...
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CPR-trained community members encouraged to download Lifesaving Apps
Posted on Thursday, November 03, 2022 09:48 AM
The City of Oshawa and Oshawa Fire Services invite you to download the free PulsePoint and PulsePoint AED mobile apps and start helping save lives in our community.
PulsePoint features two mobile apps. The PulsePoint Respond app alerts cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)-trained users when someone in a nearby public place requires CPR for a cardiac arrest and provides information on where to find the closest public Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
The app advises users of any cardiac incident...