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Oshawa Animal Services celebrates its 100th adoption in the City’s centennial year!
Posted on Thursday, April 04, 2024 09:57 AM
Oshawa Animal Services (O.A.S.) has achieved a milestone in the City’s centennial year with the adoption of its 100th animal, a celebration of the community’s commitment to animal welfare and the success of the City’s adoption programs.
The 100th adoptable is a 3.5-month-old lab/poodle cross named Miles who found his forever home with Diane, a lifelong dog lover. O.A.S. sponsored the adoption, adding to the excitement.
As Oshawa continues its centennial celebrations, O.A.S. looks forward to...
Construction begins on Rotary Park – Oshawa’s centennial Legacy Project
Posted on Tuesday, April 02, 2024 02:55 PM
Construction crews are mobilizing to begin construction on the Rotary Park and Pool Redevelopment project!
Construction is scheduled to begin on April 8, 2024.
The Rotary Park Redevelopment project is the City of Oshawa’s Legacy Project for our centennial year celebrations.
The project will include:
- a new outdoor pool with four lanes, a zero-entry pool area and toddler pool area
- a destination playground
- a splash pad
- a parking lot
- pathways
- site amenities
The new park and outdoor pool are scheduled to open...
April 22 to 26 is Community Cleanup Week
Posted on Tuesday, April 02, 2024 02:00 PM
With spring in the air, homeowners, families, businesses, students and community leaders are encouraged to volunteer in the City’s annual Community Cleanup Week.
The kick-off week takes place April 22-26. Groups of all sizes are invited to volunteer in cleaning up our parks, green spaces, trails and schoolyards. Registered participants will receive free garbage bags and gloves (while supplies last) and a certificate of appreciation for their contribution to the community. To register or learn...
City of Oshawa’s 2023 Public Sector Salary List
Posted on Thursday, March 28, 2024 01:01 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...
Spring brings return of e-scooter pilot program to Oshawa
Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 03:00 PM
With the spring weather, ride-sharing e-scooters and e-bikes will return to the City of Oshawa on April 1 (weather permitting) as part of the micro-mobility pilot project. Community members are reminded to be courteous and follow these safety rules when using an e-bike or e-scooter in Oshawa:
- Riders must be 16 or older to use an e-scooter
- Helmets are mandatory for riders under 18 years old and encouraged for all riders
- Only one person can ride an e-scooter at a time
- The maximum speed limit is 20...