Oshawa calling on volunteers for next downtown clean-up
Excerpt:
“…Oshawa residents, businesses and local organizations are encouraged to pitch in September 18 for the second of three scheduled clean-ups of the city’s downtown.
The first clean-up on August 14 was successful and city officials are hoping they can get an even bigger turnout this Saturday….”
Date of Article: September 15, 2021
Source: Insauga
Website: https://www.insauga.com/oshawa-calling-on-volunteers-for-next-downtown-clean-up/
City looking to honour local volunteers
Excerpt:
“…The City of Oshawa is looking to recognize local volunteers who contribute to community-based organizations.
Individuals must be nominated for recognition by their volunteer organization. Each organization can nominate two individuals annually….”
Date of Article: February 10, 2021
Source: The Oshawa Express
Website: http://oshawaexpress.ca/city-looking-to-honour-local-volunteers/
City of Oshawa looking for volunteers to help with diversity, equity and inclusion
Excerpt:
“…The City of Oshawa is looking for people to join their newest consultative committee – the Community Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.
The committee’s goal is to develop a community-driven model for supporting the implementation of the Diversity and Inclusion Plan….”
Date of Article: January 9, 2021
Source: Durham RadioNews.Com
Website: https://www.durhamradionews.com/archives/123780
A good time was had by over 6,500 at Whitby’s Hometown Hockey
Excerpt:
“…They came by the thousands over this past weekend to celebrate hockey in Whitby.
Rogers Hometown Hockey, the travelling celebration of Canadian hockey that hits a town every weekend during the NHL hockey season, drew more than 6,500 residents, minor hockey players and members of the community to events at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre….”
Author: Tim Kelly
Date of Article: December 31, 2019
Source: DurhamRegion.com
Website: https://www.durhamregion.com/whatson-story/9792654-a-good-time-was-had-by-over-6-500-at-whitby-s-hometown-hockey/
Oshawa, Ont. business helps brighten the holidays for youth at The Refuge
Excerpt:
“…Christmas is only sleeps away, and while the anticipation is building for many youth, it isn’t for all.
A couple of businesses decided to brighten the holidays for some of the children who need it most, as they prepared a meal and gave away hygiene items at The Refuge in Oshawa Monday….”
Author: Aaron Streck
Date of Article: December 23, 2019
Source: Global News
Website: https://globalnews.ca/news/6332304/oshawa-business-youth-the-refuge/
‘We’re meant to connect’: Oshawa, Ont. man counters holiday depression through volunteering
Excerpt:
“…It may feel like the most wonderful time of the year for some, but for others, the holidays can be filled with loneliness and depression. But one Oshawa man has found a way to thwart those blues.
“Just another day,” said Kevin Owens, a volunteer at St. Vincent’s Kitchen….”
Author: Aaron Streck
Date of Article: December 20, 2019
Source: Global News
Website: https://globalnews.ca/news/6323804/oshawa-man-holiday-depression-volunteering/
New organization focused on tree planting, promoting sustainability
Excerpt:
“…A newly created organization in Oshawa is looking to motivate residents to get involved in environmentally-friendly and sustainable activities.
Durham Trees For Life is the first Ontario-based chapter of The Global Foundation For Social Harmony and Sustainable Development (GFoundation)….”
Author: Dave Flaherty
Date of Article: December 20, 2019
Source: The Oshawa Express
Website: https://oshawaexpress.ca/new-organization-focused-on-tree-planting-promoting-sustainability/
