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Spring Safety Reminder: Replace smoke and carbon monoxide alarm batteries
Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2024 09:25 AM
Daylight saving time starts at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10. Remember to replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when you change your clocks. Working smoke alarms save lives. Ensure your alarms are functioning properly to keep your family safe.
It is required by law that all landlords and homeowners have working smoke alarms on every storey of the home and outside all sleeping areas. Removing or tampering with smoke and carbon monoxide devices can result in fines of up to...
Join us in celebrating Oshawa’s 100th anniversary as a city on March 8
Posted on Wednesday, March 06, 2024 08:30 AM
Friday, March 8 Reminder: Join us for our Centennial Celebration live broadcast on RogersTV.com/Durham or on cable 10 beginning at 10 a.m. then attend the commemorative flag raising at 3 p.m. at City Hall.
On Friday, March 8, 2024, the City of Oshawa marks its 100th anniversary as a city. We invite community members to join us as we mark this historical milestone with a series of events, activities and commemorative projects over the course of the year.
In celebration of 100+ years, we are...
City of Oshawa extends condolences on the passing of The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney
Posted on Friday, March 01, 2024 10:06 AM
On behalf of Oshawa City Council, Mayor Dan Carter extends his condolences to the family and friends of The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, Canada’s 18th Prime Minister.
Flags have been lowered to half-mast at City Hall and City facilities to honour the memory of The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney. The flags will remain at half-mast until sunset on the day of the funeral or memorial service.
Born in 1939 in Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Mr. Mulroney studied political science and law and began his career...
Durham Region and community partners celebrate International Women’s Day
Posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 04:46 PM
On March 5, the uplifting International Women’s Day Celebration returns to Durham Region. Hosted by the Region's International Women's Day Committee, this free in-person event honours the achievements of women in our communities.
Under the theme of Women Unite: Celebrating our diverse identities and experiences, this event will empower, inspire and celebrate women from across Durham Region. Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Mary Anne Chambers, the event will also feature performances, a...
City seeks artists for new public art project
Posted on Monday, February 26, 2024 03:45 PM
The City of Oshawa is excited to announce its first independent public sculpture commission. The artwork, commissioned as part of the City’s Centennial celebrations, will be installed in the upcoming Downtown Oshawa Urban Square at the intersection of Bond Street East and Simcoe Street North, in the heart of downtown Oshawa.
The park and artwork reflect the City’s commitment and desire to connect and engage with the community by transforming the spaces where people live, work, learn and play...