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Coyote sightings increase in Oshawa
Posted on Thursday, July 08, 2021 06:15 AM
Community members urged to report coyote sightings to Service Oshawa
A recent increase in sightings of coyotes has been reported in various areas of Oshawa. The safety of our community is our top priority, and the City of Oshawa is monitoring the situation closely. In response to the sightings, a number of measures have been put into action.
The City’s response includes:
- collaborating with Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS), Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and Coyote Watch Canada on...
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Oshawa observes National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism in Canada
Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 05:00 AM
The City of Oshawa with mark the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism on Wednesday, June 23.
Flags will be lowered at City facilities from sunrise until sunset that day to pay tribute to the memory of victims of terrorism and to denounce terrorism.
“Violence in any form is never the answer. Too many Canadians have felt the impact of terrorist acts,” said Mayor Carter. “We may not be able to change history, but we can learn from it, and we can remember. I encourage everyone in our...
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Oshawa observes Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21
Posted on Monday, June 21, 2021 10:45 AM
The City of Oshawa acknowledges June as Indigenous History Month, and has proclaimed June 21, 2021 as Indigenous Peoples Day. At their meeting on Monday, June 21, Oshawa City Council welcomed and received a presentation from Mary George, President of Bawaajigewin Aboriginal Community Circle which provided an overview of Bawaajigewin, the importance of Indigenous Peoples Day, and some of the needs of various Indigenous communities in Oshawa.
This year’s recognition is especially poignant, given...
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TD Deputy Chief Economist Addresses Oshawa in Annual Economic Update
Posted on Friday, June 11, 2021 10:00 AM
TD Bank Group Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist Derek Burleton virtually addressed over 150 local business professionals and community leaders from across the GTA at the City of Oshawa’s Economic Outlook Event on May 20.
Deputy Chief Economist Burleton highlighted key aspects of the global, national, and Ontario economies, as well as a local perspective on Oshawa’s economic landscape.
Mr. Burleton noted that Canada’s prospects for economic growth are showing strength going into the second...
Flags lowered to half-mast in memory of the tragic event in London, Ontario
Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2021 10:15 AM
The City of Oshawa has lowered its flags to half-mast at City Hall and City facilities to honour the victims of the tragic event that place in London, Ontario on Sunday, June 6.
Flags have been lowered at City facilities until sunset today to honour the four Muslim family members whose lives were tragically taken in what has been described as an intentional act of hate.
“On behalf of City Council and the City of Oshawa, we express our sincere condolences to family, friends and colleagues who are mourning...