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DRIFF hitting Durham screens once again

(Image courtesy of driff.ca) By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Film lovers [...]
Region implements new smoking by-law

By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Residents must be mindful of where they [...]
Former Robson Tannery building receives heritage designation

By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express The City of Oshawa has recognized [...]
UAW strike completely shuts down production at Oshawa GM plant

By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express Production has halted at GM’s Oshawa [...]
Council to vote on animal welfare advisory committee

By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express The city has moved closer to [...]

DRIFF hitting Durham screens once again

September 20, 2019

(Image courtesy of driff.ca) By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Film lovers should mark the Durham Region International Film Festival (DRIFF) on their calendars next month. The film festival is back for its fifth year Oct. 3 to Oct. 5. The festival is a non-profit dedicated to promoting arts, culture and communities in Durham. The biggest changes to the festival in 2019 include another venue in Whitby’s Station Gallery, and cutting the schedule down from four days to three. It will also [...]
Rotary’s eradication of polio continues
Running alongside Terry
“Our Town Oshawa” premiering at Regent Theatre
Rotary hits the runway
Oshawa House: Keeping with tradition
Smile Cookie Week returns
Russell Alexander Lawyers supports legal student
Autofest raises $19,000 for Grandview

Hockey from down under

September 17, 2019

Emily Davis-Tope may have spent most of her life down under in Australia, but she’s come back to Canada to experience what she calls competitive hockey with the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks. (Photo by Chris Jones) By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express When one thinks of hockey, they think of Canada, Sweden, Russia – not Australia. Yet, Emily Davis-Tope, a first year kinesiology major at Ontario Tech University, is the exception. The Canadian-born and Australian-raised member of the Ontario Tech [...]
Gens add d-man and goalie to mix
Seven Gens taking part in NHL training camps
Lords have busy weekend
Five Gens to watch this season
Ridgebacks welcome back former assistant coach
Slew of players commit to Generals
Oshawa trades forward Dylan Robinson
Legionaires host Ray Carter Cup

Man arrested after a rash of thefts at TCC

September 16, 2019

A man has been arrested for stealing from the Tribute Communities Centre on multiple occasions. Police say several times since Sept. 2, incidents of theft were reported to Durham Regional Police Service from within the home of the Oshawa Generals. The suspect was observed on video surveillance stealing electronics, and on one occasion stealing several alcohol bottles. Investigators were able to identify the suspect, and on Sept. 11, he was arrested without incident. A 26-year-old man of no [...]
Man charged in decades old sexual assaults
Man arrested for climbing construction crane
Police apprehend man at Oshawa hospital
Police tase, arrest motorist who hit bus, hydro pole and house
Robbery suspect found hiding in home
Elderly pedestrian struck by vehicle dies

Listen, you might learn something

September 17, 2019

Bill Fox By Bill Fox/Columnist One of my sons is a personal trainer, kinesiologist and exercise therapist and he recently conducted a live interview on Facebook with one of his clients who is 85 and as “fit as a fiddle.” Bill Phillips has been [...]
Advice if you’re considering retiring
Are these punny?
Lessons from Mr. Rogers
It’s neither here, nor is it there

Oshawa – the right choice

September 17, 2019

In this day and age, a new hospital is an invaluable resource. Lakeridge Health is in the midst of developing its 2020-2024 Master Plan, which includes a vision of building a new acute care hospital in Durham Region. So it’s no surprise the City [...]
Take the politics off the table
It’s never too late
Solid planning is a must
Blue Box program needs refresh

Give People’s Party a chance

September 17, 2019

Dear Editor, I see Trudeau has decided to opt out of several debates prior to the federal election next month. So much for openness and transparency. “Sunny ways” my foot. No surprise here as he is terrible when off script. He is just [...]
Motives of Sid Ryan questioned
No excuses for not recycling
Urging voters to find their own facts
Airports can be a positive thing