Integrity commissioner won’t pursue complaint against Mayor Carter
Oshawa’s Integrity Commissioner Guy Giorno has said he won’t further pursue a conflict of interest complaint against Mayor Dan Carter. Resident Jeff Davis [...]
Articles by Chris Jones
Work begins on RioCan Windfields Farm development
This is an conceptual image from RioCan’s Windfields Farms development in north Oshawa. Work has begun on the long-delayed project. (image courtesy of RioCan) By Dave [...]
Could electric buses be coming to Durham?
A council-supported low carbon transit fleet strategy could means electric and hybrid buses are on the way to Durham. By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express A council-supported [...]
KPMG report says no need for Pickering Airport before 2036
A newly released report by KMPG concludes there is no need for an airport in Pickering before 2036. Instead it recommends improvements to existing airports in southern [...]
Oshawa’s Bright and Merry Market recognized for excellence
Oshawa’s annual Bright and Merry Market, held in November, has been named Best New Festival by Ontario Festival and Events (Photo courtesy of the City of Oshawa) One of [...]
City hosting workshops on airport issues
City staff are hosting small group workshops on airport issues with residents, businesses and stakeholders throughout the month of April. The workshops serve as a follow up [...]
Job centre opens for GM feeder plant workers
Oshawa MPP Jennifer French, Durham Regional Chair John Henry and Minister of Finance Rod Phillips were among those who attended the official opening of a job action centre [...]
Catholic school gets approval for 70 new child care spaces
Monsignor Phillip Coffey Catholic School has received $3.3 million in funding for four-room addition which will allow for 73 new child care spaces (Photo courtesy of Durham [...]
Local singer gets Juno nod
Kalista Wilson, 15, of Oshawa (third from left) has earned a 2020 Juno nomination along with her group Girl Pow-r. The pop rock outfit has been nominated for Children’s [...]
Local business owner “discovers” her space downtown
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express For any entrepreneur, opening a business comes with a long laundry list of challenges. With the help of the Downtown Oshawa Business [...]