Ontario creating scholarships in memory of Iran plane crash victims
The Ontario government has announced plans to create scholarships in memory of the 57 Canadians killed in a plane crash earlier this month in Tehran, Iran. The crash, which [...]
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Plenty of ways to help at Epilepsy Durham Region
Epilepsy Durham Region is seeking volunteers to assist the organization in a number of different pivotal roles. The non-profit group is seeking several members for its board, [...]
Teachers in a bad spot
Dear Editor, I do not think all Canadians exactly know the predicament Ontario teachers unions are facing, or what a quandary they find themselves in. The Ford government is [...]
The cycle of social programs
Dear Editor, Sixty years ago when governments began to design our social welfare state, one in 12 of us was over the age of 65. About 40 years ago, those same governments [...]
Applications open for diversity, equity and inclusion committee
The City of Oshawa is seeking applicants for its newest consultative board, the community diversity, equity and inclusion committee. The goal of the committee is to develop a [...]
Number of smokers down in Ontario
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express According to a report from Public Health Ontario, Ontarians are butting out and fewer people are smoking. The 2018 Ontario Tobacco [...]
Attempts to freeze transit fees fall short
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express An attempt by an Oshawa councillor to freeze bus fares before they can increase this year was foiled during a recent committee meeting. Ward [...]
Could rental licensing go citywide?
Christeen Thornton of DIRE speaks during a 2017 city council meeting. Thornton has once again asked Oshawa to expand its residential rental housing licensing system on a [...]
More paid parking could be coming to GO Stations
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express Durham residents using GO Transit may be facing higher costs in the future. Metrolinx, the provincial transportation agency that oversees [...]
2020 a big years for Rotary clubs worldwide
As part of a year-long celebration to mark its 115th anniversary on Feb. 23, and 35 years of working towards the eradication of polio, 2020 is an ambitious year for Rotary. [...]