Ward 5

HOPA Notice: New investment, new confidence at the small-but-growing Port of Oshawa

Just over a year after the ports of Hamilton and Oshawa amalgamated, the Port of Oshawa is attracting investment, and building new awareness of its critical role as a gateway to the Greater Toronto Area.

Ian Hamilton, President & CEO of the amalgamated Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports) believes Oshawa is just beginning to fulfill its potential. “I’m not at all surprised that we’ve seen so much activity at the Port of Oshawa in such a short time period,” said Hamilton. “Located on the...

Donna Davidson named Oshawa’s Senior of the Year

The City of Oshawa and Oshawa Senior Community Centres (OSCC55+) are pleased to announce Donna Davidson as Oshawa’s Senior of the Year, an award that recognizes an outstanding senior that has enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the Oshawa community.

Ms. Davidson joined the OSCC55+ in 1970 as an instructor for senior fitness classes. Over the last 50 years, she has continued to teach and has impacted many members. 

In 2000, Ms. Davidson introduced Line Dancing to OSCC55+. She has led her...

COVID-19 Update 2: City Hall, Animal Services closed to the public; Service Oshawa available online and over the telephone during business hours

Further to temporary preventative measures taken on Friday, March 13 and the closure of community and recreation facilities and programs, the City of Oshawa is now advising of the closure of City Hall and Oshawa Animal Services to the public.

At this time, these closures and cancellations are in effect until April 5. The City is closely monitoring developments and reassessing closures and programming on a daily basis. For the latest updates on City closures and changes to programming, visit www...