Region’s waste diversion down slightly in 2019
In 2019, Durham diverted 63 per cent of its waste. This is down by two per cent compared to a high of 65 per cent in 2017. By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Durham Region has [...]
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DRT rolls out first articulated bus
Durham Region Transit rolled out its first articulated bus onto Durham’s streets. It will be travelling along the PULSE 900 route along Highway 2. The 60-foot bus has a [...]
Carter calls for changes to Ontario Works system
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter wants to see more Ontario Works clients move on from the program. A recent presentation to the region’s health and [...]
Keeping better track of Durham’s homeless
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Durham Region is looking to better track its homeless and has started by keeping a list. So far the By-Name List has 250 homeless residents [...]
Public meeting for condominium slated for north Oshawa
A public meeting will be held about a plan to build a condominium at Shankel and Townline Roads in the north end of Oshawa. An application for Approval of a Common Elements [...]
We can learn so much from children
Bill Fox By Bill Fox/Columnist A four-year-old child’s next-door neighbour was an elderly gentleman who recently lost his wife. Seeing the man cry, the little boy went into [...]
What is the difference between an exclusive listing and an MLS listing?
Lindsay Smith By Lindsay Smith/Columnist I have driven by a home on my way to work over the past month or so with an “exclusive listing” sign mounted on the top of the [...]
Gens announce new foundation
The Oshawa Generals have announced the launch of the Oshawa Generals Foundation. The foundation will allow the organization to stay connected with the grassroots communities [...]
Learn to live safely with dementia
Online presentations will be held to help those with dementia live safely in the community. In recognition of World Alzheimer’s Day on Sept. 21, the Alzheimer Society of [...]
Celebrate Bike Month in Durham
Residents are invited by Durham Region to celebrate Bike Month with a series of cycling activities throughout the region. Until Sept. 30, residents are being encouraged to [...]