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Leading together for a stronger Oshawa and Ontario: City presents solutions and opportunities at AMO

At the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference, Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter, alongside Economic and Development Services Committee Chair Tito-Dante Marimpietri (Alternate Deputy Mayor) and Economic and Development Services Committee Vice-Chair Bob Chapman (Deputy Mayor), championed the importance of innovation, collaboration, economic resilience and partnerships. Together, they discussed solution-focused opportunities that will strengthen Oshawa and contribute to a stronger Ontario...

E-scooter pilot program returns to Oshawa: safety rules and guidelines for riders

Ride-sharing e-scooters and e-bikes return to the City of Oshawa on August 5 as part of the shared e-mobility pilot project.

Community members are reminded to be courteous and follow these safety rules when using an e-bike or e-scooter in Oshawa:

• Riders must be 16 or older to use an e-scooter
• Helmets are mandatory for riders under 18 years old and encouraged for all riders
• Only one person can ride an e-scooter at a time
• The maximum speed limit is 20 km/hr
• For the safety of pedestrians, e-scooters are...

Kars on King rolls into downtown Oshawa with classic cars on August 22

Kars on King returns to downtown Oshawa on Friday, August 22, from 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., bringing hundreds of classic vehicles to the streets for car enthusiasts, families, and visitors to enjoy. This free event will transform King Street and the surrounding area into a vibrant showcase of automotive history and family-friendly entertainment.

Something for everyone

Kars on King offers free activities for all ages, including classic car displays and live entertainment on the Main Stage at King...

Greenbriar Park reopens with new amenities, and fun new space for the kids!

The City of Oshawa is excited to announce the revitalization and reopening of Greenbriar Park.  Local community members came together to celebrate the reopening with playground programming for the local children.

Greenbriar Park is a neighbourhood park located close to the ravine off of Greenbriar Drive in Ward 3.  

Key improvements to Greenbriar Park include:

• accessible pathways with guardrails, handrails, and rest areas; A.O.D.A. compliant playground surfacing, swings, and access ramps
• new Junior...

Oshawa Fire Services announces appointment of Deputy Fire Chief Lance Fass

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...