New plan for vibrant downtown
A new plan aims to improve the look and functionality of the city’s downtown streets. (Photo by Joel Wittnebel) By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express A recently approved [...]
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Oshawa student receives $70,000 scholarship
Oshawa teen Daniyal Kashif has received a $70,000 scholarship from TD Bank, which recognized him for his efforts to promote multiculturalism at R.S. McLaughlin CVI. [...]
National Indigenous Peoples Day at Lakeridge
(Photo by Dave Flaherty) Lakeridge Health Oshawa recently recognized National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 15 with a special event that included a drum circle, traditional [...]
Sixty-five years of strong friendship
Members of a group of 50 Canadian women who attended the coronation of Queen Elixabeth II in 1953 recently reunited in Oshawa, 65 years to the day of the event. (Photo by [...]
Search for Durham’s new CAO begins
The search to replace Durham Region CAO Garry Cubitt has begun. Cubitt announced his intentions to retire later this year. His replacement will be selected by an ad hoc [...]
Future of public boat launch ramp in Oshawa still unclear
Discussions are ongoing surrounding a public boat launch at the Oshawa Harbour, however, when such water access will be created is very much uncertain. By Joel Wittnebel/The [...]
Summer weather unclear
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express As the days and hours tick down the beginning of the summer solstice on June 21, many may wonder what exactly Mother Nature has in store [...]
News from around the region
Regional legal fees for transit battle with Oshawa released It has been revealed the region spent $1.45 million in legal fees while battling the City of Oshawa over unfunded [...]
Scammers using Oshawa Fire Services as a front
The City of Oshawa is notifying residents of a scam targeting community members in which the caller identifies themselves as acting on behalf of Oshawa Fire Services and/or [...]
Council agrees to $830,000 for hospices
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express It appears the region will chip in more than $830,000 towards the construction of two hospice sites across Durham. The initiative is being [...]