Putting my money where my mouth is
Dear Editor, In an attempt to alleviate the financial hardship that many seniors are experiencing because of the pandemic, the federal government recently announced the [...]
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Outrage over layoffs at OPUC
Dear editor, Oshawa Power is the first electrical utility to execute layoffs. It’s disappointing to hear OPUC has laid off seven of its full-time union staff. During the [...]
Dispose of your gloves properly
Dear editor, Regular nitrile gloves (blue/clear) take 200 years to degrade, and are cheap to buy. So, when they are discarded on the ground like used “condoms,” it’s [...]
Think of the construction workers
(Cartoon by Lance Goosen) Construction season is upon us once again in Oshawa and drivers need to be careful around construction zones. It can often be frustrating for [...]
Pandemic and real estate
By Lindsay Smith/Columnist Every day I’m asked questions about our local real estate market. Some would require a “crystal ball,” however mine is in the shop for [...]
Long weekend delays blue box collection
Residents in Oshawa will have to adjust their blue box collection schedule due to the Victoria Day long weekend. Between May 18 and May 23, Oshawa residents will have their [...]
Thinking inside the box for shelter
(Photo submitted) By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express A local man is going out of his way to provide portable cardboard shelters for Oshawa’s homeless population. Taylor [...]
Good things happening in Oshawa
In celebration of one-year-old Eddy finishing his cancer treatment, members of the community drove by his home, honked and provided messages of hope. Seen here are mom and [...]
Oral health clinic moving to Oshawa
A Durham Region oral health clinic is moving to Oshawa in order to expand its services and better meet the needs of the community. Durham regional council voted in favour of [...]
Don’t let the wind blow litter around your neighbourhood
The region is reminding residents to keep the weather in mind when setting out their recyclables on garbage day. Recyclables set out at the curb for blue box collection, [...]