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Parks and Facilities By-law clarification
Posted on Monday, April 12, 2021 11:45 AM
The City of Oshawa is clarifying the recent amendments to the Parks and Facilities By-law 83-2000.
Since 2000, the existing Parks and Facilities By-law (83-2000), has required organizers to obtain a facility booking permit for organized gatherings in City parks and facilities.
Permits, such as a Facility Booking Permit, are not meant to discourage park use. They are a tool used by most municipalities to provide groups and organizations the opportunity to book an allocated date and time for their...
Emerald Ash Borer impacting the City tree canopy: Planned planting of 500 replacement trees coming this spring
Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2021 08:15 AM
OSHAWA – Throughout the coming months, community members may see forestry crews at work in their neighbourhoods as the tree canopy throughout Oshawa continues to be impacted by the invasive insect Emerald Ash Borer (E.A.B.).
First confirmed in Oshawa in 2011, forestry staff have taken proactive measures over the last 10 years by treating parks and boulevard ash trees with TreeAzin, but unfortunately, the treatment does not guarantee tree survival. Although, the City has seen success in many...
City of Oshawa’s 2020 Public Sector Salary List
Posted on Friday, March 19, 2021 01:00 PM
The Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996 (the Act) requires organizations that receive public funding from the Province of Ontario to disclose annually the names, positions, salaries and total taxable benefits of employees paid $100,000 or more in a calendar year. The Act aims to make Ontario’s public sector more open and accountable to taxpayers.
The Act applies to organizations such as the Government of Ontario, Crown agencies, municipalities, hospitals, boards of public health, school boards,...
Public Service Announcement: Fire safety and reducing energy consumption during Earth Hour
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2021 09:30 AM
Oshawa Fire Services reminds residents to exercise fire safety when turning off the lights and unplugging non-essential power sources during Earth Hour on Saturday, March 27 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
For the global one-hour challenge, Oshawa Fire Services strongly encourages the use of flashlights, battery-operated lanterns or flameless candles for light, instead of candles. Candle fires continue to be a leading cause of fires.
If candles are used, Oshawa Fire Services suggests the following...
DRPS Board Notice: Launch of Community Survey on the Action Plan to Enhance Trust and Confidence
Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 08:15 AM
The Durham Regional Police Services Board is pleased to announce the launch of an on-line community survey in support of the Board’s draft Action Plan to Enhance Trust and Confidence in Policing in Durham Region. The Board would like input from citizens and stakeholders on the priorities and proposed action items prior to finalizing and implementing and the Plan. “Community input is essential in order for this Plan to produce the change that we pursuing,” said Chair Bobbie Drew. “The public...