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Durham Region Notice: Resident’s Guide to Climate Resiliency now available online
Posted on Friday, April 30, 2021 09:15 AM
The Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) has developed a new Resident’s Guide to Climate Resiliency with practical information on what we can do to build climate resiliency into our day-to-day lives, to contribute to a cleaner and healthier region.
The Guide consists of eight sections: Your Home, Food, Waste, Health and Wellness, Transportation, Water, Energy and Businesses. Each section highlights some of the choices we can make to play our part in improving climate resiliency.
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Statement from Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter to Honour Asian Heritage Month and South Asian Heritage Month
Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2021 12:30 PM
May is Asian Heritage Month and South Asian Heritage Month. This month provides all of us with the opportunity to recognize and honour the contributions of Canadians of Asian and South Asian descent, both past and present, and to the growth and development of our country, our province and our city.
I am outraged by the recent acts of hatred and violence against the Asian community throughout North America and our country. I urge everyone to stand with me in denouncing these acts of racism, and all...
Camp Samac to receive Ontario Heritage Act designation
Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2021 10:00 AM
Camp Samac has been recognized by City Council as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act. At the April 26 Council meeting, Council unanimously approved the designation of Camp Samac at 1711 Simcoe Street North.
Since 1946, Camp Samac has been used by Scouts Canada for scouting and guiding programs, taking advantage of the property’s natural features (Oshawa Creek, Samac Lake, woodlands and open spaces) which provide a unique outdoor setting. Thousands of...
Oshawa ranks #1 in Durham, #13 in Ontario in Maclean’s Best Communities in Canada
Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 05:45 AM
The City of Oshawa has ranked as one of the top communities in Canada, Ontario and Durham in the Maclean’s Best Communities in Canada 2021 report.
Maclean’s gathered data on communities across the country and compared them to find the best communities in Canada across nine categories. Oshawa placed 34th out of 415 as one of the best communities across Canada, and ranked 13th in Ontario. The ranking also revealed Oshawa as the #1 community across Durham Region.
According to the study, Oshawa...
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Oshawa welcomes DYMON Self Storage, featuring new co-working environment for businesses
Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2021 05:00 AM
The City of Oshawa is welcoming DYMON Self Storage with their newest location at Five Points Mall (285 Taunton Rd. E.).
The new 252,000 square foot facility features 1,660 storage suites ranging in size from a closet-sized space up to 10 x 30 feet with enough capacity to store the contents of a five-bedroom home. There are also options available for small businesses looking to safely store inventory or equipment, and the facility has an enclosed drive-in area that provides guests the opportunity...