Rally protests racism
Former NDP candidate Shailene Panylo (left photo) hosted an organized #BlackLivesMatter Memorial Rally and Protest at Memorial Park in Oshawa recently. Hundreds gathered with [...]
June 9, 2020
Rainbow crosswalk comes to city hall
The city has installed a rainbow crosswalk in front of city hall, a location that was chosen by residents. (Photo by Chris Jones) The City of Oshawa has installed a rainbow [...]
Indoor farmer’s market coming to downtown Oshawa
The indoor farmer’s market will house vendors, entertainment and office space. By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Oshawa’s downtown core is getting a year-round, indoor [...]
Regional council approves next steps for Anaerobic Digester
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Durham Region is one step closer to getting an anaerobic digester. At its most recent meeting, Durham council approved [...]
Simcoe Hall receives big donation
Simcoe Hall Settlement House received a donation of $5,000 from the Kiwanis Club of Oshawa Durham A.M. The funds will go towards food storage. By Chris Jones/The Oshawa [...]
Oshawa Music Hall shutting down
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Oshawa’s music scene has taken a hit as The Music Hall has shuttered its doors. The Music Hall Concert Theatre will be closing down after [...]
Electricity rates reduced for Oshawa users
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Oshawa residents are going to be seeing some changes on their electricity bill. The province announced some initiatives [...]
OPSEU saw few layoffs in Oshawa
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Oshawa has been largely spared as massive layoffs rock the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) in the wake of the pandemic. One [...]
Making it easier for small businesses to move online
Durham Region is making it easier for small businesses to move their operations online. The region recently joined ShopHERE, a no-cost service that helps to build a digital [...]
Holland Homes receives prestigious award
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter A local builder with strong roots in the community is the recent recipient of multiple homebuilding awards, including [...]