Keeping residents in the dark
The City of Oshawa is once again making it difficult for residents to know the full picture of a multi-million dollar project. The LED street lighting conversion project, [...]
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Who’s your best doctor? You are!
By Bill Fox/Columnist This is a rather sad story of how I was reminded that I am my own best doctor. I hope my story may benefit my readers. Before I get into details, let me [...]
Man abducted during home invasion found safe
An Oshawa man is now safe and sound after being abducted during a violent home invasion. At approximately 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, a resident on Kenora Avenue reported [...]
Robber caught red handed
A man is facing several charges after police caught him trying to break into a convenience store. At approximately 4:45 a.m. on Friday, May 19, police were called to the [...]
Construction for Centre for Collaborative Education progressing smoothly
With what will soon be stairwells and elevator towers already installed, construction on the Centre for Collaborative Education at the joint Durham College/UOIT campus is [...]
Former Oshawa Central site to be new home for Village Union
The empty halls of Oshawa Central C.I., closed since the end of the 2015/16 school year, will once again be filled with students. The Durham District School Board has [...]
Weak public interest in Harbour Road plan
The proposed Harbour Road Community Improvement Plan area. (Graphic courtesy of the City of Oshawa). By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express A new plan to help encourage [...]
Council debates axing north end incentives for developers
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express As Oshawa’s north end continues its rapid growth, council has questioned the need for handing out incentives to developers chomping at [...]
City in brief
Millions for Coco A new set of pavement contracts worth more than $2 million has been awarded to Coco Paving for a number of projects throughout the city. The list of [...]
New measure outlines appropriate behaviour at city facilities
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express An updated piece of policy is set to outline the do’s and don’ts at city facilities, parks and recreational complexes. The new [...]