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Oshawa Fire Services announces appointment of Deputy Fire Chief Lance Fass

The City of Oshawa and Oshawa Fire Services (OFS) are proud to announce the appointment of Lance Fass as Deputy Fire Chief, Readiness and Support Services.

Deputy Chief Fass brings over 23 years of dedicated service to OFS, having built a distinguished career marked by operational excellence, strong leadership, and a deep commitment to the community. Beginning as a front-line firefighter, he has played an instrumental role in shaping OFS’s high standards through his active involvement with the...

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Metrolinx notice: Geotechnical Investigations

Metrolinx is preparing for the future Bowmanville Extension project, which will extend Lakeshore East GO rail service through Central Oshawa to Courtice and Bowmanville.

Why: Peto MacCallum and its drilling subcontractor will be working at 135 sites along the planned extension alignment to conduct geotechnical investigations. These investigations are required to confirm geotechnical conditions at critical locations to help inform the design of future infrastructure upgrades that will improve...

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July 2025 Days of Significance

The City of Oshawa celebrates the rich tapestry of cultures, voices, and stories that shape our community. We honour the vibrant spirit of diversity and mark meaningful days and milestones that echo our values and bring us together in reflection, unity, and pride.

Below is a list of days of significance recognized this July. Visit calendar.oshawa.ca or oshawa.ca/DEI to see if any virtual or in-person events are scheduled to mark these occasions:

Disability Pride Month

Tibetan Heritage Month

July 9

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Wild Parsnip and Cow Parsnip are back for the season

Wild Parsnip and Cow Parsnip are now flowering in Oshawa. The plants look like colourful wildflowers often found along the edges of parks, open spaces, trails and roadsides until the autumn. However, these toxic weeds are a growing concern across Ontario and can pose a health risk to people and pets.

The plant sap contains compounds that can burn the skin or eyes, becoming even worse when exposed to sunlight. Symptoms typically occur within 48 hours and consist of painful blisters that may...

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