The Express wins big at Better Newspaper Awards
Oshawa’s community newspaper walked away from the annual Ontario Community Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper Competition with a full pair of hands. The [...]
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Autism talks begin in May
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express After considerable push back, the provincial government will launch consultations regarding the future of autism funding in Ontario next [...]
Drinks & Dragons is all about community
Drinks & Dragons is a board game cafe in the heart of Whitby that serves Third-Wave specialty coffee, bistro sandwiches and scrumptious snacks. But we’re also a place [...]
Event includes tributes to British music legends
An upcoming fundraiser will pay tribute to some of music’s greatest legends. The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada – Ontario Branch is hosting an event [...]
Climbing for epilepsy
Climbing the CN Tower’s stairs is a common way to raise money for charity, and Epilepsy Durham is taking its turn to do just that. On Saturday, April 13th, Epilepsy Durham [...]
Gens fall behind early
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express After swiftly taking out the Peterborough Petes in the first round of the playoffs, the Gens find themselves in a hole against the Niagara [...]
What is happening to our churches?
Bill Fox By Bill Fox/Columnist My wife and I attend Church in several different communities, and I wonder what is happening to the attendance? I read recently that a national [...]
Reader says Quebec on “a very dark path”
Dear Editor, So, Quebec has tabled legislation banning religious symbols at work in public services. Does that mean Sikhs can longer wear turbans or carry kirpans? Will [...]
RCMP shouldn’t deal with “non-scandal”
Dear Editor, In response to Mr. Russ Horner’s quite legitimate question as to where the RCMP is on SNC Lavalin, I think I might be able to help him. The RCMP is very busy [...]
Why bother changing our license plates?
Dear Editor, Dalton McGuinty wanted to be remembered for something positive, and he created Family Day as a “stat” holiday to break the monotony of dreary February on our [...]