Lane restrictions for road work in Oshawa
Lane restrictions will be in place in two pockets of the city over the coming weeks. The region of Durham is advising residents lane restrictions will be in effect on Simcoe [...]
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Fireworks ban in effect for city
In addition to the fireworks ban, the use of outdoor fire pits, fireplaces and chimeneas is never allowed without a permit. The sale, distribution and use of display [...]
Number of students studying online up since March
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter While opinions differ greatly on the success of online education, the number of students signing online to complete their [...]
Living in faith and gratitude
Bill Fox By Bill Fox/Columnist A few months ago, I meant to write about the 12 spiritual principles that are a part of every major world religion. The first two (honesty and [...]
You’re not alone, Oshawa
(Cartoon by George Longley) With social distancing and self-isolation now commonplace, mental health is declining for many, and one thing everyone needs to remember is they [...]
GM to reopen plant to make PPE
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express General Motors Canada is preparing to open the Oshawa plant to make personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline workers. “To help [...]
Feds to provide rent relief for small businesses
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced rent relief measures for small businesses across the country. In partnership with Canadian [...]
Lakeridge Oshawa opens Virtual Ward
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Oshawa residents who may have COVID-19, or do have it, are now able to receive care at home through Lakeridge Health’s Virtual Ward app. [...]
The sign says it all
Oshawa community members large and small have come together to thank frontline workers for everything they’ve done during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Chris Jones/The Oshawa [...]
Data indicating COVID-19 could begin to decline
Lakeridge Health Chief of Staff Dr. Tony Stone says the COVID-19 curve may begin flattening soon, as numbers in Oshawa have peaked, according to Lakeridge’s forecast model. [...]