Oshawa’s gardens may not bloom due to pandemic
The city’s gardens may not bloom this year due to working restrictions set by the Ontario government amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. (City of Oshawa photo) By Courtney [...]
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Online courses for mental health during pandemic
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express For those feeling the effects of social distancing and self-isolation, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Durham is providing [...]
Finding work for autistic adults
Dear Editor, I hope this letter will raise awareness regarding a shocking statistic: only 18 per cent of autistic adults are employed. It seems there are ample programs and [...]
Be careful before going back to work
Dear Editor, I am quite sure that most people would not like the coronavirus to take one of their loved ones or be responsible for the virus affecting anyone else. Donald [...]
Praise all the essential workers
Dear Editor, Praise the doctors and nurses. Praise the hospital workers. Praise the caregivers. Praise all the essential service providers. Will this gratitude fade with the [...]
Trump’s actions are irresponsible
Dear editor, Here is the real tragedy behind the announcement that the U.S. is cutting off funding to the World Health Organization. The bulk of U.S. funding to the WHO goes [...]
Be careful while easing lockdown
Dear Editor, There has been plenty of news on how each country is addressing potential solutions to easing lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. One thing for certain is [...]
Don’t expect a vaccine anytime soon
Dear Editor, Do not expect a vaccine anytime soon, and I am not just being pessimistic. The common cold does not even have a cure and neither does the flu! People can get the [...]
Motorcyclist struck in Oshawa
One person was airlifted to a Toronto trauma centre after being involved in a motorcycle collision. On Thursday, April 30, at approximately 6:30 p.m., police were called to a [...]
Man arrested after fleeing police
A 34-year-old man was arrested after fleeing from police. On Tuesday, May 5, at approximately 3 a.m., a member of the Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS) K-9 Unit [...]