Unifor calls for boycott of Mexican-built GM vehicles
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express The head of Unifor has called for Canadian and American consumers to boycott GM vehicles built in Mexico. National president Jerry Dias [...]
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Gas tax allocation increases
Whitby MPP Lorne Coe, flanked by Durham MPP Lindsey Park, Regional Councillor Rick Kerr and Regional Chair John Henry, announces an increase for gas tax transit funding for [...]
Gens enjoy strong offensive outbursts
The Generals outscored their opponents 14-5 over the weekend, while also outshooting them 85-42. They won both weekend games handily, and held the Kingston Frontenacs to only [...]
White House heritage report causes furor
In March 2018, Durham Region’s land division committee made the decision to table a proposal that would see a lot of the White House divided into four pieces, with the [...]
FEATURE The Ontario Regiment Museum
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express The Ontario Regiment Museum has long been a part of Oshawa’s history, as the regiment itself goes back all the way to the 19th century. [...]
Rotary Club welcomes MP Colin Carrie as newest member
From left, the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood past president Ted Morrison, President Linda Porritt, and Vice President Lennis Trotter, officially welcomed Oshawa MP Colin [...]
Durham chair says public input key to regional review
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Regional Chair John Henry hopes Premier Doug Ford and the PC party will include the public in the review of regional municipalities. The [...]
Simcoe Street fender bender causes headaches
(Photo by Dave Flaherty) Commuters on Simcoe Street, just south of Bloor, faced some early morning headaches after a multi-vehicle collision that included a van hitting a [...]
Capacity increase proposed for incinerator
Regional staff have recommended increasing the processing capacity of the Durham York Energy Centre from the current 140,000 tonnes per year to 160,000 tonnes. Council has [...]
Regional councillors want stricter cannabis laws
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express The region’s health and social services committee wants the province to impose stricter regulations on cannabis in public places. At [...]