By close vote, city wants one pot shop per ward
By a close vote, city council supported a policy in its cannabis retail store guidelines of one store per ward. However, provincial legislation would still supersede the [...]
Articles by Chris Jones
Rainbow crosswalk banned from regional roads
A rainbow crosswalk was installed at regional headquarters this past summer. However, council has supported banning such crosswalks on regional roads (photo courtesy of [...]
UPDATE: Police seeking two suspects in Whiting Avenue shooting
Durham Police are investigating a shooting at Whiting Avenue in Oshawa. Police say two suspects were seen leaving in a four-door dark vehicle. A local resident told The [...]
Oshawa woman hit by vehicle in Whitby
A 26-year-old Oshawa female suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle while she crossed a Whitby street early this morning. On Tuesday, Sept. 24 at [...]
NDP makes its choice in Oshawa
Shailene Panylo, third from left, was nominated as the NDP candidate in the Oshawa riding for the upcoming federal election. (photo courtesy of Shailene Panylo/Facebook) By [...]
Mayor says time is now to act on opioid crisis
After witnessing an overdose near a city-owned parking garage, Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter is calling for a renewed fight against the ongoing opioid crisis (photo by Chris [...]
Durham K-9 Unit receives gift from Mitch Marner
D/Cst. Adam Handscomb of the DRPS K-9 Unit shows off a custom-made bite suit, donated by Toronto Maple Leaf forward Mitch Marner. (Photo by Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express) By [...]
CLOCA gets clarity on ministry expecations
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express After some confusion, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority officials are clear on expectations from the provincial governments. CLOCA [...]
Oshawa beaches safe for swimming
Starting with the Canada Day long weekend, residents in Oshawa and across the province have faced an onslaught of sweltering hot days, with only a few moments of relief. Both [...]
Camp counsellor charged with sexual assault of six-year-old
An 18-year-old male camp counselor has been charged with inappropriately touching a six-year-old girl at a local summer camp. The incident allegedly occurred on Tuesday, Aug. [...]