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Statement from Mayor Dan Carter recognizing Islamic History Month
Posted on Wednesday, October 02, 2024 09:51 AM
This October, I am honoured to join our Oshawa community to celebrate Islamic History Month. This is a time for reflection and recognition of the profound contributions made by Muslim Canadians throughout our nation's history.
Islamic History Month offers us an opportunity to acknowledge the Muslim community’s rich cultural heritage and achievements. From the groundbreaking work of early pioneers to the innovative contributions in various fields today, Muslim Canadians have played a crucial role...

Mayor’s Statement – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
Posted on Friday, September 27, 2024 09:00 AM
September 30 is designated to commemorate two significant events in our nation's history that are crucial in the journey toward reconciliation and understanding: the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.
As we come together to observe these meaningful occasions, it is important we reflect on our shared history and honour the survivors of residential schools, their families and the many Indigenous children whose lives were tragically taken. This day is a solemn reminder...
South Oshawa Community Centre pool closed until further notice
Posted on Friday, September 20, 2024 03:35 PM
The South Oshawa Community Centre (SOCC) pool (1455 Cedar St.) is closed for an extended time to assess and evaluate required repairs for the safe operation of the pool.
As a result, of the pool closure, the City will not offer aquatic programs at SOCC until repairs are complete. Additional swimming lessons will be available at the Civic Recreation Complex, Delpark Homes Centre, and Donevan Recreation Complex.
Find a complete list of Leisure swims by visiting oshawa.ca/Swim.
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TeachingCity Oshawa releases Annual Snapshot highlighting local collaborative projects
Posted on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 08:45 AM
The City of Oshawa and its education and research partners – Durham College, Ontario Tech University, Trent University Durham GTA, and the University of Toronto’s Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering – are pleased to announce that the TeachingCity Oshawa 2023/2024 Annual Snapshot, detailing accomplishments from the partnership’s seventh year, is now available online.
Notable applied research, experiential learning and curriculum-based projects featured in the Annual Snapshot include:

Marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024
Posted on Wednesday, September 04, 2024 10:40 AM
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It is a day to acknowledge the painful legacy and harms caused by residential schools and honour the children who never returned home, the survivors, as well as their families and communities.
Oshawa is situated on the traditional and treaty territory of the Mississaugas and Chippewa Anishinaabeg and is covered by the Williams Treaties. As the present day home to the greatest number of Indigenous peoples in Durham Region,...