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Cleaning up the community

September 24, 2021

In response to the City of Oshawa, supported by the Mayor’s Task Force on Community Safety, Security and Well-Being, calling on the Oshawa community to help make cleaner neighbourhoods, parks, trails and green spaces across the city, the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood got together with students, parents and teachers at Waverly Street Public School in Oshawa on Saturday, Sept.18, 2021 and cleaned up the schoolyard. [...]
Raising funds for Cystic Fibrosis
Supporting cancer research
Plant trees to combat climate change
Live comedy is back

Shots fired in Oshawa

September 22, 2021

Durham police are investigating after shots were fired on a residential street in Oshawa. Officers were called to the area of Hall Street near Simcoe Street on Saturday, Sept. 18, around 3:20 p.m., for reports of gunshots. Police on scene located shell casings and two vehicles and a residence sustained damage from the gunshots. No injuries were reported. Officers say a vehicle was observed leaving the area shortly after the time of the shooting. The vehicle is described as a dark pickup truck. [...]
Police seize gun during traffic stop
Shooting in Oshawa
Drugs seized during search warrants
Home invasion robbery in Oshawa

Tullio signs deal with Edmonton Oilers

September 18, 2021

Ty Tullio (Ian Goodall/Goodall Media Inc) Oshawa Generals forward Tyler Tullio has signed with the Edmonton Oilers for a three-year, entry-level contract. Tullio was Edmonton’s 126th overall selection in the 2020 NHL Draft. The 19-year-old Lakeshore, Ontario native spent the 2020-21 season on loan to HK 32 Liptovsky Mikulas (Slovakia). He appeared in 19 games registering 13 points (4G, 9A). Upon his return to North America, Tullio signed an amateur tryout contract with the Bakersfield Condors [...]
Former Ridgeback to represent Canada at world long drive championship
Oshawa junior ball player headed to national training camp
Ridgebacks hockey player signs pro contract
Ontario Tech names new head coach for women’s basketball

Mortgage rates rising? Four ideas on how to win with banks

September 24, 2021

Lindsay Smith By Lindsay Smith/Real Estate Columnist When it comes to mortgage rates in Canada there are a few factors currently at play that might be seen as concerning. The bond rates are edging upward. Why is that important? Typically, in Canada, [...]
Promises, promises: Are they flaky pastry or filling?
Happiness and kindness are related
Laughing keeps us well
Reasons to Stay in Durham (and not go back to Toronto)

A fond farewell, if but brief

December 2, 2020

(Cartoon by George Longley) Saying farewell is never easy, no matter how brief the interlude. The Oshawa Express has been an integral part of the city of Oshawa since 2005 when we opened our doors to provide the community with a more comprehensive [...]
Local business needs your support
Don’t drink and drive
Welcome back, General Motors
Buy local, Oshawa

Oshawa has an opportunity

September 2, 2021

Dear Editor, While last week’s “announcement” by Mayor (Dan) Carter and Regional Chairman (John) Henry about the creation of a Downtown Task Force appeared to be a step in the right direction, the devil will be in the details. Everyone in [...]
To return to normal in Canada, the world needs to return to normal
Let me respond
Address climate change now
Trust in the experts

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