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Statement from Mayor Dan Carter in recognition of Transgender Awareness Week & Day of Remembrance
Posted on Monday, November 13, 2023 09:45 AM
Today marks the beginning of Transgender Awareness Week. From November 13 to 19, we come together as a community to celebrate the resilience, strength and achievements of Two-Spirit, trans, non-binary and all gender-expansive individuals. Transgender Awareness Week is also an opportunity to foster greater understanding of the diversity of trans identities and experiences by amplifying trans voices and sharing their stories.
As we celebrate the progress made in recent years, we must also...
Mary St. Parkade Modernization Project
Posted on Friday, November 10, 2023 04:27 PM
Please be advised that one of the elevators is now functional at the at Mary St. Parkade (1 Mary St. N.). The City thanks community members for their patience.
Updated: November 10, 2023
The City of Oshawa advises that due to unforeseen circumstances with the elevator repairs, the two elevators at Mary St. Parkade (1 Mary St. N.) are currently out of service.
City staff are working closely with the contractors to make the repairs to restore the elevator as quickly as possible.
Additional...
Steering towards compliance: Oshawa’s licensing reminder for driving schools and instructors
Posted on Wednesday, November 08, 2023 09:50 AM
The City of Oshawa is reminding driving schools and instructors whose business is based and/or vehicles are used for lessons or tests in Oshawa about the importance of adhering to its requirements under the Driving School and Instructor Licensing System.
To assist with compliance, the City’s Municipal Law Enforcement Officers are undertaking an education and enforcement campaign this November and December to inform driving schools and instructors of the current standards.
The City’s Driving School...
Oshawa Creek Rehabilitation - Preliminary Design
Posted on Tuesday, November 07, 2023 02:12 PM
The City of Oshawa is preparing a Preliminary Design to address erosion concerns along Oshawa Creek, just downstream of Wentworth Street West.
The project is seeking comments related to Oshawa Creek and the rehabilitation works.
Community members and businesses are invited to visit Oshawa.ca/OshawaCreek to review the Design Drawings and Background Documents and to learn more about how to provide feedback. Your knowledge of the area and input can help provide valuable information for finalizing...
Statement from Mayor Carter on Treaties Recognition Week
Posted on Monday, November 06, 2023 03:09 PM
Treaties Recognition Week is recognized annually throughout the province of Ontario during the first full week of November, this year falling between November 5 and 11. During this week we are reminded of the importance of acknowledging and honouring the treaties that form the foundation of our province, including the Williams Treaties, which are the treaties that Oshawa is situated within. This week serves as a meaningful opportunity for our community to reflect on the significance of these...