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Participate in the City of Oshawa’s Culture Summit

The City of Oshawa is proud to present the return of Culture Summit, Wednesday, October 26 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Arts Resource Centre, located at 45 Queen St. (adjacent to City Hall).

The evening is an opportunity for members of the creative community to meet and learn about arts, cultural and heritage initiatives in Oshawa, ignite future collaborations and participate in hands on art activities. The City will also provide updates on the Culture Counts: Oshawa’s Arts, Culture and Heritage...

Vote early, it’s easy! Advance Voting continues this week

The final six Advance Voting Events run this week, ending Sunday, October 16. We’ve made it easy for you: voters can cast their ballot at any Advance Voting Event, regardless of their ward.

Advance Voting Events

Electors are invited to cast their ballot at the following Advance Voting Events:

Date

Time

Location

Tuesday, October 11

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

City Hall, 50 Centre St. S.

Thursday, October 13

12 p.m. – 8 p.m.

South Oshawa Community Centre, 1455 Cedar St.

Saturday,...

Free screening of “Kiss the Ground” on Oct. 20 at the Regent Theatre

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee (O.E.A.C.), in partnership with the Region of Durham and Ontario Tech University’s Office of Campus Infrastructure and Sustainability, is proud to present a free screening of the documentary film “Kiss the Ground” narrated by Woody Harrelson on Thursday, October 20 at the Regent Theatre.

This documentary explores a groundbreaking solution to climate change, digging into how regenerating the world’s soils has the potential to rapidly stabilize Earth’s climate,...

Plan and practice your home fire escape plan during Fire Prevention Week, October 9 -15

Oshawa Fire Services challenges families to plan and practice their home fire escape plan as part of Fire Prevention Week. This year’s Fire Prevention Week runs from October 9-15, 2022 and the theme is “Fire won’t wait, plan your escape”

In a fire, you may have just seconds to safely escape your home. Be prepared in advance with these simple steps for home fire escape planning:

• Assess the needs of everyone in your home: Identify anyone who requires assistance to get out of the home safely, such...

Durham College and Metrolinx make provincial history with their first station naming partnership

Durham College (DC) is officially on the map after recently acquiring the naming rights to one of GO Transit’s busiest stations. The leading post-secondary institution has embarked on a 10-year agreement with Metrolinx, with its first station naming partnership.

Beginning October 4, what was formerly known as the Oshawa GO station will now be referred to by its brand-new name – Durham College Oshawa GO. By partnering with Metrolinx, DC is strengthening its relationship with future students, employees...