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Carter stands up for Asian communities in fight against racism
May is Asian Heritage Month and South Asian Heritage Month
Posted on April 30, 2021 by oshawaexpress in COMMUNITY, COMMUNITY
In honour of Asian and South Asian Heritage Month in May, Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter is reminding Oshawa residents there is zero tolerance for racism in the community.
Carter says this May will provide everyone with the opportunity to recognize and honour the contributions of Canadians of Asian and South Asian descent, both past and present, and to the growth and development of the country, province, and city.
He says he is “outraged” by the recent acts of hatred and violence against the Asian community throughout North America and across Canada.
City to observe National Day of Mourning
Posted on April 27, 2021 by oshawaexpress in CITY, NEWS
The City of Oshawa will be lowering its flags to half-mast Wednesday in honour of the National Day of Mourning.
Flags at city facilities will remain at half-mast and the city will lower the Day of Mourning flag at City Hall in honour and remembrance of workers who have lost their lives of suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy.
“National Day of Mourning is a time for us to reflect and renew our commitment to protecting the health, safety and well-being of all workers who serve our community,” says Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter, adding those who have lost their lives or have been injured in their workplace will be honoured on April 28.
Oshawa-based business moves into downtown
Posted on April 3, 2021 by oshawaexpress in BUSINESS, CITY, NEWS
– Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter welcomes Joyce Hancock to downtown during a recent grand opening at her new location, 18 King St. E. (Photos submitted)
Oshawa has welcomed another business to its downtown core.
After serving the Oshawa custom clothing market for more than eight years, Joyce Hancock Designs has made the decision to bring her business to the heart of the city on King Street East.
“I am really excited to be operating my store in downtown Oshawa,” says Hancock, who acquired the location in early March.
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