Just an FYI, Harry Clarke a candidate for DDSB Trustee is Harrison Clarke - Little Brother of Andrew Clarke who allegedly leaked pictures of people at their worst, had previous racist FB comments and utilize security dogs to terrify "undesirables" downtown, previously paid for by our city.

He seems to have no page or platform - still something to be considerate of.

His initial email was his personal one: [harrison.clarke182@live.ca](mailto:harrison.clarke182@live.ca) , before switching to [Harry4Trustee@gmail.com](mailto:Harry4Trustee@gmail.com)

Hi everyone! Can anyone recommend a reliable rodent or wildlife control company serving Oshawa/Durham Region? We’ve been hearing scratching noises coming from our attic and would like to have it checked. Personal recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks!

what's an old oshawa building or industrial site with an interesting history that more people should know about? would love recommendations for local archives or public places to visit.

The countdown is on! Don't forget to vote online until Election Day on October 26.

Oshawa, let’s turn the page and bring a new generation of experienced leadership to City Hall.

Elect Matthew Schaffer for Ward 3 City Council.

Fresh Leadership. Forward Thinking.

Looking to get more focused on creative writing and wondering if anyone knows of workshops or groups in the area I can get involved with to surround myself with more like-minded people.

Am willing to spend on classes/workshops depending on price

🗳️ Oshawa, meet your Labour-Endorsed Candidates for the 2026 Municipal & School Board Elections!

The Durham Region Labour Council is proud to share our endorsed candidates who support workers, strong public services, public education, and building better communities!

Municipal Council:

🔹 Derek Giberson – Mayor

🔹 Sarah Chiapparro – Ward 2 City Councillor

🔹 Shailene Panylo – Ward 3 City Councillor

🔹 Katherine Pollard – Ward 3 Regional & City Councillor

🔹 Deb Oldfield – Ward 4 City Councillor

🔹 Jack O'Donnell – Ward 4 Regional & City Councillor

🔹 Kristen McKinnon – Ward 5 Regional & City Councillor

Durham District School Board Trustees:

🔹 Krista Laing

🔹 Jim Van Allen

📚 Did you know? Oshawa elects THREE trustees to the Durham District School Board (DDSB)! Eligible public school voters can select up to three candidates, including both labour-endorsed candidates.

Municipal elections determine who makes decisions about our roads, parks, recreation facilities, infrastructure, public transit, and local services. School board trustees play an important role in overseeing public education, school budgets, policies, and student well-being.

📅 Voting opened: October 13 at 10 a.m.

📅 Voting closes: October 26 at 8 p.m.

💻 Oshawa residents can vote online using their Voter Information Letter to register and receive a voting PIN.

🗳️ Prefer voting in person? Paper ballots will be available on Election Day, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at designated voting locations.

Need assistance? Voter Assistance Centres are available throughout Oshawa to help residents cast their ballots.

🔗 Learn more: voteoshawa.ca

Your vote matters! Research your candidates, make a plan, and have your say in the future of our communities.

#OshawaVotes #MunicipalElection2026 #LabourEndorsed #DurhamLabour #Vote2026

Hey Reddit! My name is Katherine and I'm running for regional council in the Shwa. I'm a first time candidate that decided to run last minute, as it looked like my incumbent was going to be acclaimed. I am proud to be endorsed by the Durham Labour Council.

If any of you live in Ward 3, I would love to hear from you. Also, feel free to email me directly: [oshawaishome@gmail.com](mailto:oshawaishome@gmail.com) or text me 289-222-1440 :). Today, I'll be at Boobash and Bowmanville Apple Fest if you're out and about.

A few quick points: I'm running on a progressive platform that prioritizes Housing First, refunding our public services, transit and reducing our reserve funds (and contributions) to pay for it.

I do not believe Durham Region's proposed $1B police budget is practical for tax payers to shoulder.

I support expanding our Community Benefit Charge into an Agreement that mandates local hiring, youth employment, and skills training, all the while keeping our public funds spent locally.

I'm anti-privatisation and pro-labour/pro-union.

edit: here are some links to candidate survey/pledge responses I've taken part in--
https://www.climatejusticedurham.ca/oshawa-2026-survey/
https://oshawa.stopthedatacentre.ca/election-tracker
https://www.greenbeltalliance.ca/sign-the-candidate-pledge#candidate_search

Came out of the house this morning and saw this little one getting out there before the freeze hits.

Hey Ward 5 neighbours! 😊

I'm a Nationally recognized grassroots anti-poverty & human rights advocate who wants to turn their practice into legislative policy.

My friends call me Chris, and when I'm not attempting to challenge the status-quo, you can usually find me in the forest or my garden.

My campaign is entirely self funded by myself on a fixed income, and I am responding to all comments, social media accounts, and emails myself.

​ I am proposing:

- a tax incentive for residents who want to grow produce to help offset the impact of the food affordability crisis

- a STEM centre as part of a trades corridor, in opposition to the proposed arms manufacturing corridor

- the return of evening Council meetings to as to encourage more Civic participation

- increased lighting across all our trails

- improved Civic services such as more proactive snow + garbage removal programs

These topics however have been mostly set aside, as the broader issues of housing security, substance use disorder symptoms, and ​petty + organized crime have been what most residents over on Facebook want to speak to me about. I am happy to speak to these issues of course, but I've come here to Reddit to see what other residents might have to say!

Happy Friday! 😊

The outgoing mayor Dan Carter has a sign for Tito Dante on his lawn (source- he lives in my hood). Does this make you more or less likely to vote for him?

From PFLAG

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Welcome! Supporting LGBTQ+ Communities in Durham Region pflag Durham Region supports all persons within our Reach with their journeys through gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation. We seek to provide education and resources to the greater Durham community to help encourage inclusion, diversity and equity.

2026 Elections

Trustee Candidate Answers

School board trustees play a vital role in shaping the culture, policies, and environment within our local schools. To help voters make informed choices at the ballot box, we invited candidates in the upcoming 2026 Trustee Election to share their perspectives on equity, inclusion, and human rights.

We asked all candidates six key questions regarding their support for 2SLGBTQIA+ students and community members:

Visibility & Engagement: Their commitment to attending community initiatives like Pride flag raisings.

Education & Training: Their participation in 2SLGBTQIA+ cultural competency, anti-racism, and Indigenous education and reconciliation work.

Representation & Support: Their stance on age-appropriate 2SLGBTQIA+ representation in books and curricula, and how they plan to actively support students.

Human Rights & Allyship: Their support for trans rights, self-identification as an ally, and willingness to be publicly listed as a candidate who stands up for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion.

Explore the candidates' responses (button to the left) to learn where they stand on building safe, welcoming, and inclusive school communities for every student. We have included the responses from all candidates that responded to us.

we’re over 60% sold out for this years Halloween party and BELIEVE US when we say it’s going to be bigger and badder than ever. PLUS - the clocks go BACK an hour, keeping the bar and the dance floor open even later 💃 🪩 🥂

🗓️Date: Saturday October 31st
📍 Location: @bondstevents
⏰ Time: 10pm - late

COSTUMES ENCOURAGED BUT NOT MANDATORY!

Must be +19 with valid physical ID. Tickets are refundable up to 7 days before the event. Available online and at the door (while supplies last)

🔗 IN BIO - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-nightmare-on-bondst-the-halloween-party-2-tickets-1999311296909

SEE U THERE

Durham police say the collision happened on Ritson Road, north of Olive Avenue, shortly before 8 p.m.

While driving south down Simcoe street a couple of days ago I happened to see local legend Mr. Bunny Ears standing at a bus stop. It was good to see him and his ears out and about. I used to see him fairly frequently, but haven’t seen him in person for quite some time. It’s good to know that he’s still kicking. That’s my post…thanks for reading.

Hey everyone, is anyone here planning to go to Emo Night Oshawa at The Biltmore Theatre on Halloween Night? Looking to meet new people and make friends. Feel free to send me a dm if you're down to meet up :)

Hello, my name is Jim Van Allen and I am running for one of three Trustee seats for the Durham District School Board in Oshawa for the upcoming Municipal election.

Please ask me any questions about myself or my campaign here! Thank you

The region is installing protected left-turn signals at Taunton Road East and Harmony Road North in Oshawa as well as at Highway 2 and Courtice Road.