A small change with life-saving impact
First responders deal with people in the midst of some of their worst moments. Recently, it seems those moments more often involve opioids. For that reason, opioid is slowly [...]
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See you later, Oshawa
By Graeme McNaughton It was shortly after Thanksgiving in 2014 that I made the move to Oshawa. I was coming from Yellowknife, getting ready for my second winter up there when [...]
Oshawa’s first MP
Thomas N. Gibbs was Oshawa’s first MP, elected as the federal representative for South Ontario in the country’s first elections in 1867. (Photo courtesy of Library and [...]
Two taken to hospital after car runs into bus shelter
Two people standing in a bus shelter on May 24 were rushed to hospital after a car ran a red light and smashed into the structure. (Photo courtesy of DRPS). Two people were [...]
Woman’s life saved with Narcan
Durham police were able to successfully save the life of an Oshawa woman who had overdosed on fentanyl. At approximately 7:45 p.m. on Friday, May 26, police were called to [...]
Police seize drugs, cash
Two Oshawa residents are among those facing charges after Durham police seized thousands of dollars in illegal drugs. On Thursday, May 25, DRPS’ Gun and Gang Unit executed [...]
Eight DUIs in 12 hours
Durham police had their hands full over the long weekend, laying impaired driving charges against eight people in one 12-hour span. Between 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, and [...]
DRPS: Report crimes online
Durham police are reminding residents that minor crimes can be reported online. The reminder spurs from East Division’s Investigation Bureau Property Crimes Unit, which has [...]
60 years of celebrating Oshawa’s history
Melissa Cole, the curator of the Oshawa Museum, says it proved impossible to choose just 60 items to highlight the museum’s 60th anniversary. Starting on May 24, the [...]
Tank Saturdays return for 2017
Tanks from both past and present will once again be taking the dirt for Tank Saturdays. The popular event has already seen more than 1,000 tickets sold, with participants [...]