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Exercise caution during grass fire season
Posted on Monday, April 19, 2021 07:15 AM
A dry winter and the return of warmer temperatures has increased the potential for grass fires to occur because open fields, wooded areas and pathways are covered with dry vegetation.
Oshawa Fire Services reminds residents that grass fires are unpredictable and can quickly spread out of control and endanger adjacent structures such as homes.
Community members are asked to follow these important fire prevention tips:
- Be vigilant when discarding cigarette butts and matches while outdoors.
- Ensure that...
Conference Board predicts a rebound in GDP growth in Oshawa
Posted on Monday, April 19, 2021 06:15 AM
The Conference Board of Canada is projecting a rebound in GDP growth in the Oshawa Census Metropolitan Area (CMA).
In its Winter 2021 Major City Insights Report, the Board anticipates GDP growth of 5.2 per cent this year and 4.7 per cent in 2022. The report also anticipates that manufacturing output in the Oshawa area will rebound by 8.2 per cent in 2021 and 8.5 per cent in 2022, while construction output will rebound by 6.8 per cent in 2021 and 4.3 per cent in 2022.
A CMA is defined as an area...
Parks and Facilities By-law clarification
Posted on Monday, April 12, 2021 11:45 AM
The City of Oshawa is clarifying the recent amendments to the Parks and Facilities By-law 83-2000.
Since 2000, the existing Parks and Facilities By-law (83-2000), has required organizers to obtain a facility booking permit for organized gatherings in City parks and facilities.
Permits, such as a Facility Booking Permit, are not meant to discourage park use. They are a tool used by most municipalities to provide groups and organizations the opportunity to book an allocated date and time for their...
Emerald Ash Borer impacting the City tree canopy: Planned planting of 500 replacement trees coming this spring
Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2021 08:15 AM
OSHAWA – Throughout the coming months, community members may see forestry crews at work in their neighbourhoods as the tree canopy throughout Oshawa continues to be impacted by the invasive insect Emerald Ash Borer (E.A.B.).
First confirmed in Oshawa in 2011, forestry staff have taken proactive measures over the last 10 years by treating parks and boulevard ash trees with TreeAzin, but unfortunately, the treatment does not guarantee tree survival. Although, the City has seen success in many...
Flags lowered to half-mast to honour lives lost in residential fire on Olive Avenue
Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2021 10:30 AM
The City of Oshawa has lowered its flags to half-mast at City Hall and City facilities in memory of the lives lost in the March 22 fire at 149 Olive Avenue in Oshawa.
“On behalf of the City and Council, I extend my sincere condolences to the families, friends and neighbours affected by the tragic fire on Olive Avenue. We join the families during this time of grief and offer our thoughts and support,” said Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter.
In the early morning of Monday, March 22, emergency services...