Filling shoeboxes to help those in need
Shoeboxes are often used to hold things other than shoes, and a local resident is looking to fill them with items of need for those in need this holiday season. Oshawa’s [...]
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Oshawa Power spreads holiday cheer
The team at Oshawa Power is in charge of keeping the lights on in the city, but they also spread some holiday joy recently. Oshawa Power employees worked with Simcoe Hall [...]
Domestic call leads to wild night for Durham police officers
A late night call ended up with two officers being injured and two men arrested. On Sunday, Dec. 15 at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers were called to an apartment on Park [...]
End of an era
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express The final vehicle is scheduled to roll off the production line at General Motors’ Oshawa assembly plant at some point today, ending the [...]
Water, sewer rates reworked
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Durham’s water and sewer rates are set to rise after a lengthy regional council debate. Oshawa’s Ward 5 city and regional councillor [...]
Region looking at potential heritage rebate program
The Oshawa Museum’s Robinson House is a well-known property of heritage importance. Durham Region staff are considering a rebate program for such properties. By Chris [...]
Ontario opens up cannabis market
The province is loosening the leash on the retail cannabis market. The Ford government has announced several amendments to the Cannabis Licence Act, including removing a cap [...]
New animal welfare laws coming into effect in new year
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express After a period of uncertainty, the province of Ontario will soon have an updated animal welfare system. The Provincial Animal Welfare [...]
City’s snow clearing program officially extended to renters
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express City council is making changes to ensure seniors or people with disabilities who rent aren’t left out in the cold. Oshawa offers an [...]
Most two-unit houses said to be illegal
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express City staff are looking into the possibility of creating a committee to review Oshawa’s bylaw regarding two-unit houses. At the latest [...]