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Mayor Statement: Province's announcement to address homelessness, mental health & addictions crisis
Posted on Thursday, December 12, 2024 04:17 PM
Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter has released the following statement on the December 12, 2024 announcement of the Province’s investment of funding and plans to enhance legislative powers for municipalities and police services to address Ontario’s homelessness, mental health and addictions crisis:
With this announcement, I am optimistic that collectively we are moving towards addressing Ontario’s homelessness, mental health and addictions crisis and providing compassionate services and safety for those who...
Oshawa’s Toys for Tickets program wraps up another year of giving
Posted on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 10:54 AM
This year’s Toys for Tickets campaign in Oshawa raised $3,750, which will help support local children and youth in need during the holiday season.
From November 19 to December 3, motorists who received parking tickets had the opportunity to contribute to the campaign in lieu of the penalty payment.
Thanks to the generosity of the community, $250 worth of toys were contributed at Service Oshawa, with an additional $3500 raised through online contributions. The funds collected were used to purchase...

Civic Dome Heating Replacement Project
Posted on Friday, December 06, 2024 02:54 PM
The Civic Dome is currently undergoing a heating replacement project, which will continue through the winter months. As a result, the dome will not be heated during this period and colder temperatures are expected inside.
Users of the Civic Dome track and tennis courts are advised to dress in layers or wear cold-weather-appropriate clothing to stay warm. If temperatures inside the dome become uncomfortable, members may cancel their memberships at any time without penalty.
Additionally, if severe...

Share your feedback on Oshawa’s snow clearing operations
Posted on Friday, December 06, 2024 02:16 PM
The City of Oshawa is asking community members to share their feedback on our winter maintenance operations (salting and plowing).
The City is committed to providing a high level of snow clearing services throughout the winter season to ensure the safety and reliability of City roads and sidewalks adjacent to City-owned properties.
Snow clearing activities are undertaken on a priority basis as part of the City's winter operations. The City posts the progress of its winter snow clearing operations...

Track the future: Oshawa’s new dashboard measures progress on strategic goals
Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2024 11:48 AM
The City of Oshawa has launched an online dashboard to track the progress on goals outlined in our new Strategic Plan.
Approved by Council in June, the Oshawa Strategic Plan 2024 – 2027: Innovate. Belong. Care. Lead. is the City’s highest policy document. The Plan identifies a vision for the long-term future, refines the City’s corporate mission and sets out a series of priority areas, goals and actions to move towards the vision.
The new dashboard tracks 28 performance metrics and helps us measure...