Residents choose city hall as ideal location for rainbow crosswalk
The public has spoken, and the most popular location for a rainbow crosswalk is at the main entrance to city hall. According to a report from city staff, 154 people took part [...]
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Grandview to reopen in-person services
Grandview Children’s Centre CEO Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Grandview Children’s Centre is preparing to resume in-person [...]
COVID-19 pandemic brings drop in greenhouse gas and air pollution
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express As COVID-19 has shut down most of the world, the environment has seen some positive changes. Pollution and greenhouse gas emissions have [...]
City approves licensing system for payday loan establishments
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Payday loan establishments will now be required to get an operating license in the City of Oshawa. Under the new licensing system, payday [...]
“No parking” signs installed on Tresane
Driving schools will continue to be allowed to use streets with transit routes, according to city council. When Ward 5 City Councillor John Gray initially approached staff [...]
Enjoying family time while staying active
(Photo by Randy Nickerson) Erin Wilson and her sister Olivia come with their uncle, Andrew Griffiths, to the lake at least two times a week. The girls are getting a little [...]
What city councillors made in 2019
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express City hall has released the amount each councillor was paid by the city in 2019. Councillors currently earn a base salary of $45,062, except [...]
Shooting sends two to hospital
(Photo by Colin Williamson) Two men were sent to hospital after being shot at a residence in Oshawa. On May 31, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Durham police responded to a [...]
Man charged with arson
A 31-year-old man has been arrested after throwing a Molotov cocktail and starting a fire at his neighbour’s house. On May 27, around 8:45 p.m., Durham police responded [...]
Shot fired in Oshawa
Durham police are looking for a suspect after a shot was fired into a home in south Oshawa. On Wednesday, May 27, at around 7:20 a.m., Durham police responded to the area of [...]