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Oshawa's New Business Licensing By-law: Streamlining processes and enhancing services
Posted on Tuesday, November 05, 2024 04:08 PM
The City of Oshawa is pleased to announce the approval of a new, updated Business Licensing By-law 122-2024, which is designed to better serve both businesses and residents by streamlining processes and modernizing regulations that address health, safety, and consumer protection.
This by-law, effective November 4, 2024, introduces a number of significant enhancements aimed at supporting businesses, improving customer service, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
Key Highlights of the...
2025 Budget delivered November 1
Posted on Friday, November 01, 2024 12:30 PM
The 2025 City Budget was delivered to Council this morning and is now available for public review on the Budget Documents webpage.
The City piloted a multi-year budget this year, resulting in the preparation of a 2025 Operating and Capital budget, as well as a 2026 Operating Forecast and Nine-year Capital Forecast. A multi-year budget provides the City with better alignment of long-term goals, objectives, and funding plans.
The 2025 City Budget and accompanying Forecasts reflect the City’s...

Peony Festival recognized as finalist for Tourism Event of the Year
Posted on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 02:30 PM
Oshawa’s Peony Festival was selected as a finalist for the 2024 Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence in the Tourism Event of the Year category.
This recognition, a first for Oshawa, highlights the Festival’s outstanding contributions to Ontario’s tourism industry. Other finalists included the Winter Festival of Lights by Niagara Falls Tourism, Blumination by Blue Mountain Village Association, the World Cup of Hockey and this year’s winner, Tall Pines Music and Arts Festival.
This accolade is one...

Debwewin Miikan street sign unveiled in Oshawa
Posted on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 04:14 PM
The street sign for Debwewin Miikan (Duh-Bway-Win Mee-Can) was unveiled this afternoon in a traditional Indigenous renaming ceremony in downtown Oshawa. The ceremony was overseen by local Elders and supported by Bawaajigewin Aboriginal Community Circle. Proudly featuring the Thunderbird logo of the Anishinabek Nation, the street sign and its name promote Indigenous languages and their revitalization while demonstrating the City’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.
Debwewin Miikan means...

Oshawa City staff profiled as part of Local Government Week celebration
Posted on Monday, October 21, 2024 09:50 AM
Four City of Oshawa staff are taking you behind the scenes this week as the City celebrates Local Government Week.
Celebrated annually province-wide during the third week of October, Local Government Week offers residents and community members an open invitation to learn more about their municipal government. As the level of government closest to the community, our programs and services have a significant impact on your day-to-day life.
This week, residents and community members are encouraged to...