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City of Oshawa Celebrates Black History Month

In honour of Black History Month, the City of Oshawa is kicking off a month-long celebration of Black culture, achievements, and contributions, with a variety of exciting events and opportunities for the community to engage in meaningful reflection and education.

On February 4 at 9:00 am, join us as we raise the Pan-African flag at City Hall, a symbolic act to honour the global African diaspora and recognize the resilience, achievements, and ongoing struggles of Black communities.

In partnership...

Call for nominations: Oshawa accessibility awards 2025

The City of Oshawa and the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee annually present Accessibility Improvement Awards to residents, businesses and organizations of Oshawa who have taken steps to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.

There are many individuals, businesses and organizations in our community that are making a difference so that people of all abilities can actively live, work, learn and play in Oshawa. Perhaps it is the neighbour who shovels the snow from your mother’s...

Centennial community-based art project installed at Delpark Homes Centre

The City of Oshawa is excited to announce the installation of the centennial community-based art project, “How Many Hearts?” at the Delpark Homes Centre located at 1661 Harmony Road North.

The “How Many Hearts?” project, created in collaboration with the LivingRoom Community Art Studio and community members, was created with mulberry paper and permanent marker. This artwork unites more than 300 individual perspectives, stories and aspirations in a hanging artwork that symbolizes the bonds we share...

Shopping Carts Retrieval

In accordance with By-law 181-2022, shopping carts found on City property and removed by the City are subject to a retrieval and storage fee of $56 per cart.

• Cart owners must complete the “Shopping Cart Retrieval Request Form” oshawa.ca/ShoppingCarts online or by contacting Service Oshawa to start the retrieval process.
• Unless otherwise advised, fee payment is required at least two weeks before cart disposition dates.
• Carts not claimed will be disposed of the week following April 1, July 1, Oct 1, Jan...