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Stay safe this summer: Oshawa’s Pool Enclosure By-Law reminder

With summer around the corner, the City of Oshawa is reminding residents with swimming pools, hot tubs and decorative ponds in their backyards about the importance of complying with the standards under the Pool Enclosure By-Law.

The City’s Pool Enclosure By-Law was established to help reduce the risk of water-related incidents and improve safety by requiring enclosures that meet minimum standards. These protective barriers assist in restricting access to swimming pools, hot tubs, and decorative...

City of Oshawa mourns the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

On behalf of Oshawa City Council, Mayor Dan Carter expresses his deepest sorrow on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis and offers his condolences to the Vatican and the global Catholic community.

Elected on March 13, 2013, Pope Francis was the first Jesuit and the first Latin American to become pope. He dedicated his life to humility, reform and promoting unity among people of all faiths. Among his significant achievements, he was dedicated to addressing the climate crisis and championing...

HOPA Notice: Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority seeks nominees for municipal Board appointment

On behalf of the City of Oshawa and the City of Hamilton, The Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority is currently recruiting potential nominees for the municipal appointment to its Board of Directors (one Director).

It is the responsibility of the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority’s Board of Directors to exercise oversight of the activities of HOPA, acting honestly and in good faith in the best interests of the port authority. Directors shall possess relevant business, transportation sector and/or...

Share your City Budget priorities

The City is inviting residents and property owners to share their budget priorities and learn more about how their taxes are used in its Budget Simulator.

Share your budget priorities

Share what services and programs are important to you by adjusting funding and service levels in our Budget Simulator. Just like the City’s budget, your budget simulation will need to be balanced in order to be submitted!

Share your priorities now:

• online at oshawa.ca/MyBudget; or,
• on paper at Service Oshawa (located at...