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Fire safety: test your alarms and know your escape plan

Oshawa Fire Services reminds the community that working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms save lives. By law, all homes must have smoke alarms on every level and outside all sleeping areas.

Key safety steps:

• Install smoke alarms on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. For added protection, consider alarms in each bedroom.
• If your home has a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage, install carbon monoxide alarms outside sleeping areas. For added safety, install alarms on every...

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...