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2020 City Budget now available online
Posted on Monday, February 03, 2020 07:00 AM
In December 2019, Oshawa City Council approved the 2020 City Budget, which maintains 2019 service levels while addressing volume and growth and incorporating the outcomes of various continuous improvement initiatives.
The approved 2020 City Budget is now available online and demonstrates investment in the future of the city’s infrastructure and its residents and property owners. This includes maintaining current and building new infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, active transportation, trails...
Ontario Government Consultation: developing a new Poverty Reduction Strategy for Ontario
Posted on Friday, January 31, 2020 11:45 AM
The Ontario Government is developing a new poverty reduction strategy for Ontario and is asking residents to complete a survey and provide feedback on:
- encouraging job creation and connecting people to employment
- providing people with the right supports and services
- lowering the cost of living and making life more affordable
Input will help the Ontario Government develop a new five-year poverty reduction strategy.
To complete the survey and learn more, visit www.Ontario.ca/povertysurvey
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Oshawa sets six building records in 2019
Posted on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 11:15 AM
Building construction in Oshawa set six building records in 2019:
- Highest July Industrial of $71,300,000 (surpassing 2006’s record by $51.3 million)
- Highest August Residential of $72,520,900 (surpassing 2013’s record by $31 million)
- Highest August Governmental/Institutional of $41,214,000 (surpassing 2010’s record by $27.61 million)
- Highest August Apartment units of 214 (surpassing 2013’s record of 206 units)
- Highest August Total of $128,227,500 (surpassing 2014’s record by $59.7 million)
- Highest...
State of the City: Oshawa is poised to embrace future economic opportunities, says Mayor Carter
Posted on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 05:45 AM
Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter delivered his 2020 State of the City Address to a sold-out audience of 200 business and community leaders on January 28 at the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce’s Mayor’s Luncheon.
Mayor Carter’s speech focused on globalization, diversification and modernization, and illustrated how Oshawa is well prepared for future economic opportunities.
Mayor Carter addressed the closure of the General Motors Oshawa Assembly Plant. He emphasized that quality, productivity, innovation still...
Lovell Drugs Day returns to Delpark Homes Centre on Monday, February 17
Posted on Monday, January 27, 2020 08:15 AM
Mark the calendar to join Lovell Drugs for Family Day fun at the Delpark Homes Centre, located at 1661 Harmony Road North, on Monday, February 17, 2020, as they continue to support the community through the Lovell Drugs Day event.
The Lovell Drugs Day event includes free fun swims from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission banding will begin at 12:15 p.m. Admission is available on a first-come, first-served basis and the pool capacity is 250 individuals. In addition, pool admission...