Domestic dispute leads to seizure of drugs, gun
(Photo courtesy DRPS) A domestic dispute has led to the arrest of an Oshawa man and the seizure of a drugs, a gun, and ammunition. On Tuesday, Feb. 2, a female showed up at [...]
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Oshawa leading population growth, ranked a “best city” amid pandemic
Oshawa is becoming known as one of the fastest growing cities in the country. According to Statistics Canada, the Oshawa Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) is leading the country [...]
Have your say on park redevelopments
Cordova Park (Photo courtesy City of Oshawa) Cordova Valley Park and Fenelon-Venus Park are getting makeovers and the city is looking for the community’s input. Ward 4 [...]
Valentine’s and Family Day
Bill Fox By Bill Fox/Columnist This year, Sunday the 14th is Valentine’s Day and Monday the 15th is Family Day – two consecutive days where many of us celebrate the [...]
Second suspect charged in November 2020 shooting that killed one man
A second suspect has been charged in connection with a shooting incident in November 2020 in Oshawa. Durham police responded to an apartment on Simcoe Street near Athol [...]
Loaded gun seized during arrest
A loaded gun was seized during a drug investigation in Oshawa. On Thursday, Feb. 4, around 1:30 p.m., a suspect punched an officer in the face before fleeing on foot during [...]
Durham students returning to in-person learning Feb. 8
Durham students will be returning for in-person learning on Monday, Feb. 8. By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Students in Durham Region are heading back to [...]
Task Force on community safety holds first meeting
The inaugural meeting of the mayor’s new task force on community safety, security and well-being saw discussion on the need to address issues in the city’s downtown. The [...]
SIU investigating death of woman who fell from downtown Oshawa parking garage
(Photo by Colin Williamson) The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the death of a 24-year-old woman after she fell seven floors from a parking [...]
Lords women’s softball program welcomes new head coach
Jamie Baker (Photo courtesy Durham College athletics) The Durham Lords softball program has welcomed a new head coach to the team. Jamie Baker is stepping into the head coach [...]