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Statement from Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter recognizing Pride Month 2024
Posted on Tuesday, June 04, 2024 09:19 AM
June is Pride Month, a time dedicated to supporting 2SLGBTQ+ people and communities in our city. The 2SLGBTQ+ community, which includes two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people (the “+” includes additional identities not captured in this list), is large and diverse, representing people of all different gender identities and sexual expressions. We celebrate the beauty and diversity of this community and recognize their fundamental rights to equality.
The City of Oshawa is...
City of Oshawa exploring internet voting
Posted on Monday, June 03, 2024 10:30 AM
The City of Oshawa is exploring the possibility of offering internet voting for its 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections and wants to know your thoughts.
Between Monday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 19, residents may be randomly contacted by Environics Research to participate in a confidential telephone or online survey. The survey looks to gain a better understanding of Oshawa residents’ voting preferences.
Residents and property owners not contacted by Environics Research can complete a...
Celebrating Crossing Guard Appreciation Week 2024
Posted on Monday, June 03, 2024 10:07 AM
The City of Oshawa encourages all community members to thank their crossing guard during Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, June 3 to 7.
The week recognizes more than 125 crossing guards throughout our community who help students and pedestrians travel safely across streets and intersections on school days, completing approximately 1.5 million crossings each school year.
Drivers and cyclists are reminded by the City of Oshawa to abide by the three-whistle system:
- First Whistle: The school crossing...
Statement from Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter to Honour June 2024 as Indigenous History Month in Oshawa
Posted on Friday, May 31, 2024 10:40 AM
June 1 marks the beginning of Indigenous History Month, a time to celebrate Indigenous communities' achievements and to reflect on their role in shaping Canada, acknowledging that Indigenous culture and language are integral to our country's and our city's heritage. As part of our efforts to recognize and honour Indigenous Peoples, the City of Oshawa has collaborated with Anishinaabe cultural consultant, Kim Wheatley, and the City’s Indigenous Relations Advisor, to host the City’s inaugural...
Oshawa announces winners of the 2024 Culture Counts Awards
Posted on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 11:15 AM
The City of Oshawa congratulates the recipients of this year's Oshawa Culture Counts Awards for their outstanding contributions to the community's creative and cultural scene.
The City of Oshawa has recently announced the winners for its annual Oshawa Culture Counts Awards. The program, which was launched in November 2017, aims to recognize and celebrate the creative and cultural contributions of the community. The awards were presented by the Oshawa City Council to the winners of three...
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