Lakeridge launches personalized wait time pilot
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express It’s been a successful first week for a pilot project Lakeridge Health officials call the first of its kind in Ontario. Lakeridge has [...]
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Residents reminded of springtime dangers
The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) is reminding residents of the dangers existing near bodies of water, particularly around this time of year, and urges [...]
Bright and Merry Market recognized for excellence
One of Oshawa’s signature events has earned its spot as the best of the best in Ontario. The city’s Bright and Merry Market, which ran in November 2019, was named as the [...]
Public meetings coming on future of taxis, ride-sharing
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express The city is looking to the public for its thoughts on the controversial status of taxi and ride-sharing companies in Oshawa. Public [...]
City planning workshop on tiny homes, two-unit houses
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express Pending council approval, the city could soon be hosting a workshop on tiny homes and two-unit houses in Oshawa. At its latest meeting, [...]
McLaughlin Gallery welcoming new CEO
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express The Robert McLaughlin Gallery will soon have a new face at the helm. Earlier this month, the RMG announced Lauren Gould has been appointed [...]
More funding needed for Healthy Smiles: Dentists
Ontario’s dentists are calling on the Ford government to pump $50 million into a program providing dental care to children from low-income families. The Ontario Dental [...]
Part II: The second half-century of Durham Region’s psychiatric hospital
Opening in 1996, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences celebrated its 100th anniversary in October 2019. By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express In the last edition of [...]
Durham residents encouraged to help increase forest cover
Durham landowners have the opportunity to help increase forest cover in the region in 2020. Since 2008, Forests Ontario’s 50 Million Tree Program (50 MTP) has led to the [...]
Don’t put recycling in plastic bags: Region
The Durham Region works department is launching a new outreach campaign to remind residents that recyclables in clear or blue plastic bags are not accepted in the municipal [...]