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City of Oshawa mourns the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

On behalf of Oshawa City Council, Mayor Dan Carter expresses his deepest sorrow on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis and offers his condolences to the Vatican and the global Catholic community.

Elected on March 13, 2013, Pope Francis was the first Jesuit and the first Latin American to become pope. He dedicated his life to humility, reform and promoting unity among people of all faiths. Among his significant achievements, he was dedicated to addressing the climate crisis and championing...

HOPA Notice: Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority seeks nominees for municipal Board appointment

On behalf of the City of Oshawa and the City of Hamilton, The Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority is currently recruiting potential nominees for the municipal appointment to its Board of Directors (one Director).

It is the responsibility of the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority’s Board of Directors to exercise oversight of the activities of HOPA, acting honestly and in good faith in the best interests of the port authority. Directors shall possess relevant business, transportation sector and/or...

Share your City Budget priorities

The City is inviting residents and property owners to share their budget priorities and learn more about how their taxes are used in its Budget Simulator.

Share your budget priorities

Share what services and programs are important to you by adjusting funding and service levels in our Budget Simulator. Just like the City’s budget, your budget simulation will need to be balanced in order to be submitted!

Share your priorities now:

• online at oshawa.ca/MyBudget; or,
• on paper at Service Oshawa (located at...

Unlock Oshawa’s history: Explore hidden gems during Doors Open

The City of Oshawa invites community members to celebrate Oshawa’s rich history with free admission during Doors Open. Join the community on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., to celebrate and explore the architecture and heritage of Oshawa by visiting unique buildings and sites across the city.

This free event offers residents a chance to discover and learn more about the buildings and sites that shaped Oshawa’s history and culture. Many of these locations are not typically open to the...

Free activities and events during National Youth Week

National Youth Week is back! Oshawa youth ages 10 to 17 are invited to get involved in an exciting range of free workshops, activities and drop-in programs happening throughout Oshawa during May 1-7.

The Oshawa Youth Council played a key role in the planning and implementation of the week of free events. In collaboration with BGC of Durham, events will include sport, swims, a paint night, a youth symposium and more! Some events will require pre-registration for attendance. More information...