Rental licensing expansion quashed once again
The possibility of expanding licensing to the city’s downtown was voted down during budget deliberations. By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express The possibility of [...]
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Durham improving in priority areas
Several of the priority neighbourhoods identified under the Region of Durham’s Health Neighbourhoods mapping system have shown signs of improvements, staff say. [...]
Truck production to begin at Oshawa plant
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra models are set to be rolling off the Oshawa GM Plant assembly line in just a few weeks. [...]
City stamps 1.79 per cent tax increase
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express After a months-long process and a pair of full-day budget deliberations, Oshawa city council has approved a tax increase that will see [...]
Staff apologizes for naming councillor in report on criminal activity
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express A member of Oshawa city council says having her name appear in a report dealing with suspected criminal activity in an Oshawa [...]
Mental health committee to be established by Durham police following inquest
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express Durham Region Police Service will establish a standing committee on mental health in response to recommendations from a coroner’s [...]
Durham eyes potential indigenous-focused child care centre for region
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express The region will receive provincial funding to continue developing plans for indigenous-focused child care. In December, Durham officials [...]
Volunteers wanted for Epilepsy Durham Region
Epilepsy Durham Region (EDR) is launching a new era in 2018, and seeking individuals to join their revitalized volunteer program. “Volunteering is the most fundamental act [...]
Show and Shine gives back
Dollars from the weekly Show and Shine are being used to fund a dinner at St. Vincent’s Kitchen in downtown Oshawa. By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express The Downtown [...]
UOIT, Durham support Bell Let’s Talk
Athletes from UOIT and Durham College will support Bell Let’s Talk this year. Both schools are hosting games in recognition of the national mental health awareness [...]