Oshawa sets building records
Construction value issued in Oshawa saw an increase last month, with the City of Oshawa setting two building records for the month of March. The city saw the highest number [...]
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Ontario Tech appoints new chancellor
Chancellor Mitch Frazer Ontario Tech University has appointed a new chancellor. Mitch Frazer was appointed the university’s fourth chancellor recently by the board of [...]
Traffic stop leads to seizure of guns, drugs
A 24-year-old man was arrested after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs and a loaded handgun. On Friday, May 1, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Durham police [...]
Finding your courage
Bill Fox By Bill Fox/Columnist I have written on the first three spiritual principles found in all major world religions – honesty, hope, and faith. Today, I will look at [...]
These days feel like a bad dream
Dear Editor, Sometimes lately, I feel that I am having a bad dream when I read and see what is taking place in our society due to the coronavirus pandemic. I understand of [...]
Speeding up to slow down
(Cartoon by Lance Goosen) At the latest Oshawa city council meeting, multiple councillors questioned the time it takes for city staff to review and install a new stop sign. [...]
Seniors keep busy during pandemic
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express During the COVID-19 pandemic, the most at risk demographic has been seniors, but with social isolation and self-distancing, what have they [...]
We must protect our environment
Dear editor, The province’s April 3 decision to suspend Ontario’s Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) as a COVID-19 emergency measure is worrisome. It is especially [...]
Suspension of EBR shortsighted
Dear editor, As a citizen of Ontario and an environmental scientist, I am very concerned about the across-the-board suspension of Ontario’s Environmental Bill of Rights [...]
Local band makes waves in music career
Local band ZAFTIF took home the Emerging Band of the Year award recently at the Oshawa Music Awards. By Courtney Bachar The Oshawa Express Local Journalism Initiative [...]