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Statement from Mayor Carter on tragic residential fire on Olive Avenue
Posted on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 09:15 AM
On behalf of the City of Oshawa and Council, I extend my sincere condolences to the families, friends and neighbours affected by this tragic incident at 149 Olive Avenue.
“We join the family and friends during this time of grief and offer our thoughts and support,” said Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter.
“This is a sad time for our community,” added Mayor Carter. “Deputy Mayor Bob Chapman and I visited the scene when it was safe to do so and we are saddened by the devastation that has damaged seven homes. Lives...
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Residential fire in Oshawa on Olive Avenue
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2021 12:00 PM
Following an extensive residential fire that broke out early the morning of March 22, Oshawa Fire Services has called in the Toronto Heavy Urban Search and Rescue unit for assistance.
At approximately 12:54 a.m. on Monday, March 22, emergency operators received a call of a house fire at 149 Olive Avenue between Simcoe Street and Ritson Road in Oshawa.
Upon arrival, fire crews encountered heavy fire and heavy smoke conditions. Emergency responders assisted multiple people.
At this time, there are...
City expresses sincere condolences to families impacted by tragic residential fire in Oshawa
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2021 10:15 AM
On behalf of the City of Oshawa and Council, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of those affected by this morning’s tragic house fire at 149 Olive Avenue.
Just before 1 a.m. on Monday, March 22, emergency operators received a call of a house fire at 149 Olive Avenue between Simcoe Street and Ritson Road in Oshawa.
Upon arrival, fire crews and first responders encountered heavy fire and heavy smoke conditions and assisted multiple people.
It is with great sadness that Oshawa Fire...
City of Oshawa’s 2020 Public Sector Salary List
Posted on Friday, March 19, 2021 01:00 PM
The Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996 (the Act) requires organizations that receive public funding from the Province of Ontario to disclose annually the names, positions, salaries and total taxable benefits of employees paid $100,000 or more in a calendar year. The Act aims to make Ontario’s public sector more open and accountable to taxpayers.
The Act applies to organizations such as the Government of Ontario, Crown agencies, municipalities, hospitals, boards of public health, school boards,...
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Public Service Announcement: Fire safety and reducing energy consumption during Earth Hour
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2021 09:30 AM
Oshawa Fire Services reminds residents to exercise fire safety when turning off the lights and unplugging non-essential power sources during Earth Hour on Saturday, March 27 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
For the global one-hour challenge, Oshawa Fire Services strongly encourages the use of flashlights, battery-operated lanterns or flameless candles for light, instead of candles. Candle fires continue to be a leading cause of fires.
If candles are used, Oshawa Fire Services suggests the following...