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TeachingCity Oshawa hosts annual Open House celebrating 2024/2025 projects

On Friday, March 21, TeachingCity celebrated its 2024-2025 annual projects, continuing its mission of fostering innovation, collaboration, and real-world learning within the City of Oshawa. Launched in June 2017, TeachingCity has been a vital partner in transforming Oshawa into a “living laboratory” where students, faculty researchers, and City staff work together to address urban challenges.

The initiative, in partnership with Durham College, Ontario Tech University, Trent University Durham GTA...

Oshawa Animal Services receives $15,000 grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada

Oshawa Animal Services (OAS) has received a $15,000 grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada® to further support animal adoptions in Oshawa.

Grant funds received will assist with costs related to veterinary care, sheltering, supplies, marketing and technology. OAS aims to facilitate more than 400 pet adoptions through their partnering PetSmart stores during the year long adoption campaign.

An estimated one hundred thousand pets make their way into shelters each year in Canada. In partnership with...

Oshawa’s Events Shine Bright at FEO Awards 2025

The City of Oshawa is proud to announce its success at the Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) Awards 2025, with five of its premier festivals recognized among the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario. This prestigious designation highlights excellence and visibility in the festival and event industry.

The five Oshawa festivals named to the FEO Top 100 are:

• Indigenous Cultural Celebration
• Peony Festival
• Canada Day
• Kars on King
• Convergence (organized by Oshawa Tourism)

These events represent the best of Oshawa’s...

Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter’s Statement on U.S. Imposed Tariffs on Canadian Goods

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...

Hit Play on the Podcast Sparking Conversation: RealTalk Oshawa

Have you listened to the City of Oshawa’s podcast yet?

Hosted by Mayor Dan Carter, RealTalk brings together leaders, experts, and community voices to explore key issues impacting urban cities, such as emergency care, public safety, identity, and community engagement, while offering insightful solutions and perspectives.

Five episodes have been released and are available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and the City’s website at oshawa.ca/Podcast. Check the full episodes out below:

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