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In response to continuing efforts to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and support physical distancing, the City of Oshawa has extended until further notice the closure to the public of City facilities and outdoor amenities.

“This is a challenging and unprecedented time that is calling for extraordinary measures,” said Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter. “Each of us has a role to play to save lives in our community. Stay home when you can; when you are out, practice physical...
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In his Wednesday, April 1 video message, Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter extends his sympathies to community members who have lost loved ones to the coronavirus as well as those with friends and family members in the hospital or who are home in isolation, struggling with fear and anxiety or in need of support and services.

To view today’s video message from Mayor Carter, visit and subscribe to the City’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/OshawaCity.  

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Over the past month, we have witnessed the coronavirus outbreak continuing to spread to communities around the world, affecting our nation, province and community.

Since February 29, Durham Region Health Department has had approximately 100 cases of COVID-19 reported. I am saddened to report that COVID-19 has taken its first lives in our city. On behalf of Oshawa City Council, I express our sincere condolences to family and friends who have lost loved ones to COVID-19.

I would also...
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In his Tuesday, March 31 video message to the community on the COVID-19 pandemic, Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter explains how the City of Oshawa is taking further proactive measures to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Mayor Carter thanks community members for continuing to demonstrate the great Oshawa spirit during this unprecedented time and encourages residents and businesses to email their questions and stories of kindness to [email protected].

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Thank you to community members who donated non-perishable food items during last week’s food donation “drive-thru” at the Delpark Homes Centre parking lot.

The supervised “drive-thru” benefitted Feed the Need in Durham and ran from Tuesday, March 24 to Friday, March 27. The event was in partnership with The Regional Municipality of Durham, City of Oshawa, Town of Ajax and Municipality of Clarington, with additional drive-thru locations in Bowmanville...
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