Public Notices: COVID-19

The City of Oshawa reminds community members and visitors of its COVID-19 health and safety protocols at City Hall, Oshawa Animal Services and City recreation facilities. The protocols are in place to further protect residents and visitors from COVID-19 and are in adherence to provincial and regional health authority guidelines and government orders.

City Hall

In-person services are available by appointment only at City Hall. Patrons are reminded that health and safety protocols...
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The City of Oshawa is implementing a COVID-19 vaccination verification policy for all City employees to continue to protect the health and safety of our staff and the community members we serve.

All City employees will be required to disclose their vaccination status beginning October 1, 2021; with proof of full vaccination status by November 12, 2021. Those who do not are required to attend a mandatory education session on the benefits of getting vaccinated.

The COVID-19 vaccination...
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As of September 22, 2021, Ministry of Health guidelines require all Ontarians to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status to access certain businesses and select indoor settings to further protect against COVID-19.

Once in effect, community members who are eligible to be fully vaccinated must show their vaccine receipt along with government issued ID (birth certificate, driver’s licence, health card, passport) to attend a City recreation facility...
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Durham Region Health Department is currently aware of two more basketball tournaments that were held at the Playground Global facility, 1313 Boundary Road, Oshawa, where seven cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed. Anyone who attended basketball tournaments at this facility from Aug. 13 to 15 or Aug. 20 to 23 is urged to get tested as soon as possible.

Individuals who attended the Canadian Youth Basketball League (CYBL) tournament from Aug. 13 to 15 at the Playground Global facility...
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The City of Oshawa is carefully considering a workplace vaccination policy in an effort to better protect the health and safety of our staff and the community members we serve.

Mayor Dan Carter has directed City staff to work with our municipal partners in Durham Region to explore options in implementing a consistent approach with respect to workplace vaccination policies. This due diligence work includes following the medical advice of the Province and Region as well as ongoing...
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