The right decision on a tough issue
(Cartoon by George Longley) It was not an easy decision, and one not to be taken lightly. But at the end of the day, Oshawa city council made the right choice by voting to [...]
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FEATURE Off the rails: The Durham-Oshawa transit battle
LEFT: Former Regional Chair Roger Anderson was a proponent of a regional transit system. RIGHT: Oshawa City Councillor John Neal was a constant. By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa [...]
Oshawa is in on private retail cannabis shops
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express Oshawa is in on private retail cannabis shops. After a marathon meeting, city council voted 7-4 in favour of allowing pot shops in the [...]
O’Neill choir to host fundraising event
Students from O’Neill CVI have been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City with conductor Eric Whitacre, and are looking for some help in getting there. The [...]
Police say man racked up $164,000 in false credit charges
A 32-year-old male from Quebec is facing 70 charges after he racked up more than $164,000 in fraudulent credit card charges. From September to November 2018, the accused [...]
Metrolinx president addresses current projects in letter
Residents and local politicians alike have been waiting anxiously to find out the status of a planned GO expansion to Bowmanville. By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Metrolinx [...]
Building the perfect robot
UOIT engineering students put their minds together for the international RI3D competition, where they were tasked with building a robot in 72 hours that could complete a set [...]
Rotary Park upgrade plans put on hold
A staff recommendation is calling for a $7.1 million investment to upgrade the aging pool, splash pad, and playground facilities at Rotary Park. By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa [...]
City council to decide on cannabis options
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express City council will soon determine whether the City of Oshawa is in or out of the recreational cannabis game. A special meeting is set for [...]
Council getting first look at 2019 budgets
The beginning of a new year means budget time for Oshawa city councillors. The city’s proposed capital and operating budgets will be presented to council Jan. 11, and [...]