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Oshawa Fire Services Chief Derrick Clark named Fire Chief of the Year
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2022 05:45 AM
The City of Oshawa is pleased to congratulate Oshawa Fire Services Chief Derrick Clark on being recognized as ‘Fire Chief of the Year’ by the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs. The provincial award recognizes outstanding leadership and a fire chief who strives to make a difference in the sector.
Chief Clark has always advocated for significant investment in Fire Services to ensure both public safety and firefighter safety. During his time as Chief, Oshawa City Council has invested $177.7 million...
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Message from Mayor Dan Carter to Business Community Stakeholders
Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2022 09:15 AM
Businesses like yours are an essential component of Oshawa’s dynamic and diverse neighbourhoods and their sustainability is a critical pillar of our community. As such, I am working with the Mayor’s Economic Recovery Task Force Chair, Regional and City Councillor Tito-Dante Marimpietri and both the membership of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce (GOCC) and the Downtown Oshawa Business Alliance (DOBA) to advocate and assist in any way possible to help mitigate the financial losses that...
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City of Oshawa hosts coyote information session for residents
Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2022 09:00 AM
As sightings and human-coyote interactions increase in Oshawa, the safety of the community remains the City’s top priority. In response, the City is hosting a virtual information session including presentations from Municipal Law Enforcement, Coyote Watch Canada and the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry.
Community members are invited to attend the “Co-existing with Coyotes” virtual information session beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16. The...
Statement from Mayor Dan Carter on making the case for the new hospital to be located in Oshawa
Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2022 07:30 AM
As the Durham Region continues to see substantial population growth year over year, it is clear that there is a need for a new Acute Care Hospital with a Level II Trauma Centre in Durham Region. The strain on our existing healthcare infrastructure has been highlighted by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and it is evident that now is the time for thoughtful, strategic and long-term investments to serve the rapidly growing community and continue with the exceptional legacy of care that is...
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Statement from Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter to Honour February 2022 as Black History Month in Oshawa
Posted on Monday, January 31, 2022 05:00 AM
While we recognize the contributions of Black communities in Oshawa all year round, Black History Month provides a special time for reflection and celebration. I encourage everyone to take some time this month to learn more about the stories of Black Canadians, both past and present, to understand and recognize their contributions to our country, province and city.
While it is a time of celebration, it is also a time to recognize that many members of Black communities experience racism and...