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City launches AI-powered search engine to help local businesses access funding opportunities
Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:00 AM
In response to ongoing global trade challenges and economic uncertainty, the City of Oshawa has partnered with Fundica, a leading AI-powered funding search engine, to help local businesses more easily identify and access financial support.
The new tool, now available through the City’s website, empowers Oshawa-based businesses to search for relevant government and private sector funding opportunities tailored to their needs.
This initiative was shaped by recent input received through Oshawa...
City business supports including Graffiti and Vandalism Remediation Fund
Posted on Monday, June 02, 2025 09:08 AM
The City of Oshawa has been deeply concerned by recent acts of vandalism to some of the private business properties in our downtown and surrounding area. The Durham Regional Police Service recently reported that they have tracked a growing number of copper thefts from air conditioning and heat pump units in the downtown Oshawa area and surrounding neighbourhoods. We stand with the DRPS and our businesses in condemning these thefts and acts of vandalism.
The City is fully committed to supporting...
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Addressing the present, building for the future
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2025 02:17 PM
In a passionate and inspiring fireside-type conversation, Mayor Dan Carter outlined his vision of a strong and resilient Oshawa to a sold-out audience of business and community leaders at the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce Mayor’s Luncheon on March 6.
For the first time at the annual event, Mayor Carter engaged in a dynamic conversation, led by Jennifer Alsop, Director of External Relations and Partnerships at Ontario Tech University. The discussion centred on Oshawa’s future, community...
Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter’s Statement on U.S. Imposed Tariffs on Canadian Goods
Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2025 03:16 PM
Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter has released the following statement in response to the United States imposing a 25% tariff on a number of Canadian goods:
Through Oshawa’s history, our great city has always risen to the occasion, even in divisive times. Now, we must unite to face new challenges and opportunities to further diversify and strengthen our economy.
Let’s focus on the facts. Canada is an exceptional place to do business. Our resilient economy, low tax environment and highly educated and...
Mayor's Statement on Proposed U.S. Tariffs: Oshawa’s resilience and commitment to community support
Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 10:15 AM
Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter has released the following statement in response to the United States proposed tariffs on Canadian exports:
The City of Oshawa has an important role in contributing to a thriving and secure North American economy. We understand the complexities of the proposed tariffs and are committed to working with all levels of government to advocate for the protection of local jobs and the economic well-being of our city and our entire nation.
Thousands of jobs in our community are...
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