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Genosha Hotel sold

Now with a new owner, plans are coming together to get the renovation of [...]
Dirty beaches draw ire of residents

Residents have posted warnings on social media after the discovery of [...]
Oshawa to see partial solar eclipse next week

On Aug. 21 at approximately 2:32 p.m. Oshawa residents will get a glimpse [...]
Riding for a cause

(Photo by Dave Flaherty) More than 400 motorcyclists gathered at Mackie [...]
Big bikes take over downtown Oshawa

Gary Willock of Bowmanville received the top honours in the ‘Show [...]

Genosha Hotel sold

August 16, 2017

Now with a new owner, plans are coming together to get the renovation of the Genosha Hotel back on track. By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express The Genosha Hotel has a new owner with a familiar face. [...]
Dirty beaches draw ire of residents

August 16, 2017

Residents have posted warnings on social media after the discovery of syringes and other dangerous objects in the sane at Lakeview Park beach. (Photo courtesy of Carly Gorelad). By Joel Wittnebel/The [...]
Appeal over land for future GO station pushed to 2018

August 16, 2017

The lands west of Thornton Road South along the future extension of Consumers Drive are at the centre of an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board after plans to use the lands for a GO station have [...]
Bloor Street now closed for construction

August 16, 2017

Bloor Street will remain closed for the next few months as a watermain is installed. (Photo by Dave Flaherty). By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express A stretch of one of Oshawa’s busiest streets [...]

Watkins at the helm of rugby’s return to Durham

August 16, 2017

John Watkins has been named as head coach for Durham College’s men’s rugby team. The sport is returning to the college for the 2017-18 season after a lengthy absence. (Photo courtesy of Durham College). By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa [...]
Prom dress rugby for fundraiser
Generals sign Swiss import Nico Gross
Former OHLer Clark joins Durham hockey

Oshawa to see partial solar eclipse next week

August 16, 2017

On Aug. 21 at approximately 2:32 p.m. Oshawa residents will get a glimpse of a partial solar eclipse. (Photo by Erik Drost/Flickr). By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express While residents of Oshawa may not get the full experience of next week’s solar eclipse, it will still be a sight to behold. On Tuesday, Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse will be visible across certain regions in the U.S. Meanwhile, Rupinder Brar, an astrophysicist at UOIT, says local residents will see about a 70 per cent [...]
Riding for a cause
Big bikes take over downtown Oshawa
Donate household items for charity at Reuse Days
Register for Culture Days
Durham board tops in energy efficiency
Many new elements to this year’s Ride4UnitedWay
Ignite about to begin accepting applicants
Hopkins is newest title sponsor for Autofest

Summer sees jump in fraud across Durham

August 16, 2017

By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express In recent months, the warnings have come out in a flurry. The Durham Regional Police, the City of Oshawa and the Region of Durham have all been trying to get the word out to residents regarding an array of fraud activities that have struck the region this summer. These scams include the sale of water treatment products or filters, individuals claiming to be with the Region of Durham asking to check water metres as well as recent instances of cheque fraud. In [...]
Police on the hunt for suspect in prescription fraud case
Suspects wanted after knifepoint robbery in Oshawa
Two men arrested after $36k in drugs seized
Police seeking suspect in attempted robbery
Cyclist dead following collision
Officers save young woman atop Lakeridge Health parking garage

Holding out hope for the Genosha

August 16, 2017

The Genosha Hotel has sat calm and quiet for months, the crumbling brick and half-finished renovations nothing more than a symbol of the most recent failed attempt to rejuvenate the aging historic structure. However, while the building has stood silent, the voices of the Oshawa community have been ringing out with questions as to what the eventual fate of the building will be. Now, it seems they may finally have an answer. A familiar face in Richard Summers along with a new partner and investor [...]
Paper trail needs to be a priority
Looking back to our roots
A grim reminder
Christmas in July
Small park, big lesson
Reflecting on Canada 150

Drinking becoming a problem?

July 18, 2017

By Bill Fox/Columnist So this is the time of year, in my experience, when drinking increases. Who does not enjoy a cold beer or other alcoholic beverage during hot summer [...]
The trials of retirement
A self-fulfilling prophecy
New faces, same coverage
Lessons learned from our parents that shouldn’t be forgotten

No support from this Canadian on Khadr

August 16, 2017

Dear Editor, The latest excuse (Prime Minister Justin) Trudeau is now expecting us to swallow concerning the terrible decision to reward our enemy with 10.5 million taxpayer [...]
Cannon Public School thankful for coverage
Climate change reality
All views need to be heard
Interest rate hike long overdue

DALE, Dorothy Chadwell (nee Moon)

June 8, 2017

DALE, Dorothy Chadwell (nee Moon) October 28, 1925 – January 12, 2017 Passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Saviour with her loving family by her side. [...]
WARD, Norman Edgar
McRAE, KATHLEEN ANN
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