Millions of hours stuck in traffic
A new report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce estimates Oshawa residents spend 2.3 million hours annually sitting in traffic. By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express [...]
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Public inquiry launched into safety, security at long-term care homes
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express The Liberal government has ordered a public inquiry into the province’s long-term care homes, several months after a former [...]
UOIT research projects net $150,000 in grants
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express Research projects at UOIT are receiving a boost to construct ‘state-of-the art facilities’ and purchase essential equipment. [...]
Nearly a quarter century of Autofest nationals
This year marks the 24th anniversary of Autofest Nationals. By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express In just a few days, Lakeview Park will roar with the sound of engines as [...]
DRPS hosting 15th annual Chief for a Day contest
The 15th Annual Police Chief for a Day essay contest is now open and the DRPS is encouraging students entering into Grade 5 this fall to pick up their pencils Students can [...]
FireFit competition largest event in Canada
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express Hundreds of firefighters from across Canada and the U.S. will congregate to Oshawa’s Legends Centre this weekend for the SCOTT [...]
Police seek witnesses after double stabbing
The Durham Regional Police are calling for witnesses to come forward after two men were stabbed early Sunday morning in Oshawa. On Aug. 20 at around 2 a.m., members of [...]
Violent assault during robbery in Oshawa
The Durham Regional Police are trying to identify two suspects after a 45-year-old man was beaten and had his wallet stolen. On Aug. 21, at approximately 12:45 a.m., members [...]
Man wanted after armed robbery of convenience store
Police are looking for a male suspect after a south Oshawa convenience store was robbed at gunpoint. Just after 4 a.m. on Aug. 17, a man entered the Mac’s convenience store [...]
Notes about raising children
By Bill Fox/Columnist Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of flying out to BC to help out in babysitting our newly arrived twins (a boy and a girl), and our granddaughter who [...]