Durham150.ca up and running
Regional councillors and staff watch a promotional video for Durham150.ca, a new website launched to highlight local events occurring during the celebration of Canada’s [...]
Articles by oshawaexpress
A diverse history planted the roots of Fiesta Week
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express The full range of Oshawa’s diverse population can be seen in the businesses and restaurants that choose to open their doors and fill [...]
Oshawa now a “teaching city”
Mayor John Henry speaks during the signing of the agreement. (Photo by Joel Wittnebel). By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express A new partnership between the City of Oshawa and [...]
Durham College kicks off convocation
During the week, Durham College will be graduating approximately 3,500 students. Two of those graduates, Mackenzie Bolahood, left, and Sophie Turner, walked the stage and [...]
UOIT marks largest graduating class in school history
The Hon. Sarabjit Marwah, members of the Senate of Canada, speaks to students during one of four convocations held by the University of Ontario Institute of Technology [...]
Alzheimer Society remains on the hook for road name change costs
Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express The region remains unwilling to offer financial assistance to the local Alzheimer Society chapter in anticipation of potential costs due to a [...]
Heat warning issued for Durham
Residents are reminded to take precautions as the mercury continues to rise over the next few days. Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Durham Region, which [...]
Crime increases for the first time since 2008
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express For eight straight years, the Region of Durham has seen a reduction in its overall crime numbers, however 2016 broke that streak. Last [...]
Trick or treat, Parkwood style
Have any Halloween stories from Parkwood? Well, they want to hear from you. Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, the Parkwood National Historic Site is on the hunt [...]
A nighttime stroll through Purple Woods
The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) is inviting residents to a night time stroll through Purple Woods Conservation Area to discover the stars, fireflies [...]