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Save the date: Connect with the City for COVID-19 updates
The City of Oshawa is committed to ensuring that we inform and connect with our residents, businesses and community members during the COVID-19 pandemic. Updates are available through a variety of City communications on set days and times. Read on to learn where and when you can find the latest updates on how the City is responding to COVID-19 and details regarding our new virtual Town Halls.
Virtual Town Halls, every other Wednesday
Oshawa residents, business owners and community members are encouraged to join Mayor Carter every other Wednesday for a virtual Town Hall to ask questions, listen in and learn more about the City's efforts during this difficult time.
Dates
Save the dates! Virtual Town Halls will run:
- Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 17, time to be determined
Check back often for new dates! See the How to Access section for specific instructions for how to join.
How to Access
There are three different ways to access the virtual town halls:
- by calling the toll free phone number;
- using a desktop or laptop computer; or,
- using the WebEx Meetings app on a mobile device.
Read on for additional instructions, access codes and the privacy statement.
Note: access codes will be different for each town hall. Check back before each event for the new code!
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If you are choosing to dial in, you can submit questions before or during the call to Corporate Communications. Listen in to the virtual town hall by dialing this toll free number: 1-833-311-4101. You will be asked to enter an access code followed by the pound key (#). Please note that the access code will be different for each town hall. Access Codes
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If you are choosing to access the virtual town hall on a desktop or laptop computer, you will be able to ask questions during the virtual town hall through the Q&A tool. Access the virtual town hall by visiting https://oshawa.webex.com. Under "Join a Meeting" enter the access code and hit enter. On the next page, enter the password. Access codes
We recommend visiting the website in advance to ensure you will not have problems accessing the virtual town hall on the day of the event. On the day of, be sure to log in a few minutes early so you don’t miss anything! |
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If you are choosing to access the virtual town hall through a mobile device, you will be able to ask questions during the virtual town hall through the Q&A tool. Access the virtual town hall by downloading the WebEx Meetings application from your device’s application store. This is a free app. On the day of the meeting, open the app and select “Join Meeting.” Enter the access code into the “Meeting Number or URL” field. You may be asked to enter a password. Access codes
We recommend joining the virtual town hall early to ensure you don't miss anything! |
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Personal information on this form is collected pursuant to Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001. Any information collected may be used to contact attendees to provide additional information or request feedback. Questions about this collection should be directed to the City’s Information Access and Privacy Officer at 50 Centre Street South, Oshawa Ontario, L1H 3Z7, or by phone at 905-436-3311. Please review the Cisco WebEx Privacy Policy before registering. |
Experiencing technical difficulties? Contact [email protected].
Live at Five, every Tuesday and Thursday
Community members on Instagram are invited to chat with Mayor Carter during Live at Five, taking place Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. on the City’s Instagram account (@cityofoshawa). Questions and stories can be shared during Instagram Live or emailed in advance to [email protected]. Follow the City on Instagram and turn on notifications for Live videos to receive an alert when the Live video begins.
Video Updates, every Friday
Look for video updates from Mayor Carter every Friday on the City’s COVID-19 webpage and Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. The videos will provide an update on the past week and highlight anything to watch for in the coming days.
Email Subscription Options
Let City of Oshawa information come to you! Subscribe to Public Notices and News Releases to have the latest COVID-19 updates and videos to be delivered to your email. Additionally, sign up to receive updates specific to your neighbourhood by selecting your ward news. What’s my ward? Find out now. Subscribe now at www.oshawa.ca/subscribe.
Newspaper, Radio and Television
Tune into local radio and television or pick up a copy of an Oshawa newspaper for updates from the City of Oshawa and Mayor Carter.
Service Oshawa
Although our City facilities are temporarily closed to the public, City staff continue to serve the community.
Service Oshawa is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (on business days) by:
Phone: 905-436-3311
Email: [email protected]
Live Chat: www.oshawa.ca/city-hall/Contact-Us
Online Services: www.oshawa.ca/online-services
Coronavirus webpage: www.oshawa.ca/coronavirus