Region considering plastic ban – again
Durham Region’s works committee has once again asked staff to look into a possible single-use plastic ban. The discussion was reignited by a recent resolution by the Town [...]
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City wants feedback on Lakeview Park, online services
The City of Oshawa is looking for the public’s feedback on the redevelopment of Lakeview Park’s playground and splash pad. The plan for the park’s [...]
Ontario Shores recognized for workplace excellence
The team at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health recently received the Canada Awards of Excellence platinum level recognition from Excellence Canada’s Mental Health At [...]
Go back in time to the era of Sinatra
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Head back to a cooler, smoother time with Matt Dusk as he brings the stylings of Frank Sinatra back to life at the Regent Theatre. Dusk will [...]
Bright and Merry Market returns for another year
Santa and his elves will be on hand for the annual Bright and Merry Market Nov. 15 and 16. (Photo courtesy of the City of Oshawa) It’s a tradition that began more than 30 [...]
Focusing on finding children safe, sustainable homes
November is Adoption Awareness Month, and the Durham Children’s Aid Society (CAS) is looking to match children with loving and stable homes. Adoption Awareness Month, is [...]
Bylaw causes confusion
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express The region’s woodland conservation and management bylaw is getting an update. In an attempt to modernize the region’s current bylaw on [...]
Have your say on waste services
Durham residents are invited to offer their ideas and input on how the region manages household waste. According to a media release, the region uses a five “Rs” approach [...]
Application process continues for Ontario Health Team
Supporters of the local application for an Ontario Health Team (OHT) are eagerly awaiting a decision from the Ministry of Health. The team made up of 17 Durham-based [...]
Housing market still red hot in Durham
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express The meteoric rise in 2019 of Durham Region’s housing market continued through October. The Durham Region Association of Realtors (DRAR) [...]