City cancels summer program session
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city has decided to cancel the summer program session, which includes summer camps and July events. In order to prioritize the safety and [...]
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Local eyes Canada’s top job
Durham MP Erin O’Toole has thrown his hat in the ring for the Conservative leadership race once again, and he believes he is the best option for his party to run the [...]
Testing for COVID-19 expanding
Testing is now available for anyone who has any COVID-19 symptoms, as well as for those who are asymptomatic but may have been exposed to someone with the virus, according to [...]
Camp Samac may get heritage designation
City council is considering designating Camp Samac as a heritage site. (Photo by Randy Nickerson) By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Oshawa City Council is [...]
Park on Harmony to be named after local hockey legend
City council recently voted to name a park after National Hockey League Hall of Fame member and former Oshawa resident Dale Hawerchuck. (Photo courtesy of Barrie Colts) By [...]
Big Brothers Big Sisters meet-ups continue virtually
Little Brother Nevin and Big Brother Matt were paired together six years ago, and have become best friends through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. By Courtney [...]
Childcare adapts for essential workers
Lakewoods Child Care Centre in Oshawa is one of eight emergency child care centres open in Durham to help frontline workers during the pandemic. (Photo courtesy of Region of [...]
Automated speed cameras help keep roads safe
The region is looking to slow drivers down on major routes with Automated Speed Enforcement cameras. The above camera is located on Simcoe Street North, just outside Camp [...]
West Nile season is back
Durham Region has begun its West Nile Virus surveillance and control activities for the 2020 season. It’s mosquito season, which means the risk for West Nile virus (WNV) is [...]
Audit leads to oversight at airport
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express An internal audit of the Oshawa Executive Airport has resulted in a recommendation for the city to oversee the noise complaint process. The [...]