Local man spreading the love for Oshawa
Taylor Bailey (right), pictured with UFC fighter Justin Bruckmann, is the man behind a movement called “We Love Oshawa.” By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express In an attempt [...]
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Watershed Festival returning to Camp Samac
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Local students will once again have the opportunity to learn about the local water system at the Durham Children’s Watershed Festival. The [...]
Getting ready to Run for the Cure
(Photo by Chris Jones) Mascots from Durham College, Ontario Tech University and the Oshawa Generals were joined by local politicians to kickoff the countdown to the 20th [...]
Durham’s building boom
The value of building permits in Durham Region rose to $2.06 billion in 2018, a $10 million jump from the previous year. The average cost of a new single-detached home [...]
Hospital employee unions call for end of “hallway medicine”
Pam Parks, president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 6364, and Michael Hurley, president of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions, were recently in Oshawa [...]
Mayor talks AMO conference
Dan Carter, Mayor of Oshawa By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express When it comes to the provincial government, Oshawa’s mayor wants to see the lines of communication open a [...]
Residents reminded to use caution when cooking
In light of two large cooking fires that caused significant damage to homes, Oshawa Fire Services is reminding residents to be safe. Cooking fires are the leading cause of [...]
The “first” first day of school
(Photo by Dave Flaherty) Scarlett Sheppard, 4, joined by her mother Carley Davidson, was visibly excited for her first day of junior kindergarten at Bobby Orr Public [...]
Putting a lens on suicide awareness
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Those who have survived suicide attempts, as well as those affected by it, will be joining Distress Centre Durham for their annual Walk for [...]
Durham Children’s Aid welcomes system review
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express The province is reaching out for input on improving a child welfare system officials say is facing challenges. The Ministry of Children [...]