Thank you JC (President of the Dreams & Wishes Children's Charity) for extending the invitation to the Simcoe Hall Community Kitchen ribbon cutting!
It was a great opportunity to learn more about both the Simcoe Hall Community Programs & Food Bank and the Dreams & Wishes Children's Charity.
Another great day going door to door and talking with the people of Ward 1 in Oshawa!
I value what all of you have had to say, whether it is about what is good or where there is opportunity for improvements. For questions about the city in general, I have found this to be a good opportunity to help act as a resource and find out more for you too. There are a few topics that I have heard about a lot in person as well as in emails worth highlighting so far:
I’ve always been the kind of person who likes getting my hands dirty to fix things.
Every machine can run better when the operator is tuned in to how it sounds and feels. In a car, ignoring a squealing brake pad can lead to a ruined rotor and safety hazards.
I believe a city works in a similar way.
Knowing when to vote, how to vote, and where to vote can be a bit confusing, so I have gathered all of the relevant links in one spot to help aid anyone looking for information!
Save 20% every time you shop local in Oshawa!
Whether you are buying fresh food from a northern farm stand in Ward 1 or picking up a gift in downtown Oshawa, the new Oshawa Community Card is designed to keep more money in your pocket.
It works just like a normal pre-paid VISA or Mastercard, but with a major benefit: residents can buy the card at a 20% discount, and it can only be used at local, independent Oshawa businesses. For example, if you buy a $100 card, it only costs you $80.
This program makes healthy, local produce and local services more affordable than the big multi-national chains. It helps you save money up-front, helps our local farmers and shop owners grow, and keeps our money right here in our community.
Read more to see how we can make this happen.