City News
Search
Oshawa Fire Services announces appointment of Deputy Fire Chief Lance Fass
Posted on Wednesday, July 09, 2025 09:15 AM
The City of Oshawa and Oshawa Fire Services (OFS) are proud to announce the appointment of Lance Fass as Deputy Fire Chief, Readiness and Support Services.
Deputy Chief Fass brings over 23 years of dedicated service to OFS, having built a distinguished career marked by operational excellence, strong leadership, and a deep commitment to the community. Beginning as a front-line firefighter, he has played an instrumental role in shaping OFS’s high standards through his active involvement with the...
City of Oshawa mourns the passing of former Mayor Allan Mason
Posted on Tuesday, July 08, 2025 09:32 AM
On behalf of Oshawa City Council, Mayor Dan Carter extends its deepest sorrow to the Mason family after the passing of former Mayor Allan Mason.
Allan was first elected to Oshawa Council in 1986. He served as a Regional and City Councillor from 1986-90, as Mayor of Oshawa from 1990 to November 1991, and later as a City Councillor from 1994-1997. Dedicated to his community, Allan was the Past President and Lifetime Member of the Kinsmen Club of Oshawa.
A book of condolences is available on the
Be part of the plan: Help guide Oshawa’s growth
Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2025 01:29 PM
The City of Oshawa has launched Imagine Oshawa: Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Oshawa Official Plan (the “Official Plan Review”), a city-wide initiative to guide how Oshawa grows and develops in the years ahead.
A key part of the Official Plan Review is a Growth Management Study, which will explore when, where and how future growth and development should happen in Oshawa. This includes planning for land uses and infrastructure to meet our needs today and in the future – and we need your...
Oshawa announces exciting updates on three new outdoor spaces
Posted on Wednesday, July 02, 2025 03:01 PM
The City of Oshawa is pleased to share construction updates on three exciting new outdoor destinations.
Rose Valley Community Park – A Multi-Use Destination opening this summer
Located at 1095 Thornton Rd. North, Rose Valley Community Park is quickly taking shape as a vibrant recreation destination.
Key amenities are already complete, including: pickleball courts, the B.M.X. park, new playground area with rubber safety surfacing, shade structures, and a washroom building.
Construction continues with...
.jpg)
July 2025 Days of Significance
Posted on Wednesday, July 02, 2025 09:41 AM
The City of Oshawa celebrates the rich tapestry of cultures, voices, and stories that shape our community. We honour the vibrant spirit of diversity and mark meaningful days and milestones that echo our values and bring us together in reflection, unity, and pride.
Below is a list of days of significance recognized this July. Visit calendar.oshawa.ca or oshawa.ca/DEI to see if any virtual or in-person events are scheduled to mark these occasions:
Disability Pride Month
Tibetan Heritage Month
July 9
SubscribeContact Us
City of Oshawa
50 Centre Street South
Oshawa, ON L1H 3Z7
Phone.905-436-3311
Email Us