Bridge named after fallen officer
Vince Hawkes, commissioner of the OPP, shows Margaret Heath a replica of a sign memorializing her late husband. Det. Insp. Lorne Foran, who was killed while on the job in [...]
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Marsh project revitalizes Oshawa wetland
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express A project to revitalize a key Oshawa wetland on the coast of Lake Ontario is being labelled an overwhelming success. Starting last [...]
Transit deal makes no sense
Dear Editor, The controversy regarding the unfounded pensions and benefits of Oshawa Transit employees has been a recent topic in the news media. I believe that this [...]
Put away the rubber stamp
A recent audit of the city’s fleet inventory and purchasing functions has discovered that a lack of communication, poor infrastructure and shoddy record keeping could be to [...]
Federal inmate on the lam
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a federal inmate wanted for breaching his parole. Abdullahi Mohamed is serving a three-year, 10-month sentence for possessing a [...]
Regional staff say no to clear bag policy
Echoing a conclusion made three years ago, Durham staff have said that it isn’t worth switching the region over to a clear bag policy, which could help get green waste [...]
Hospital visitors welcome at all hours
ad Lakeridge Health has put a new policy in place that will do away with standard visiting hours, allowing family members and caregivers to visit patients at any time of day. [...]
No details shared on service review report
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express The details regarding an upcoming report on the city’s core services remain a mystery and according to the city manager, nothing more [...]
Around the Region
More building activity in Durham in 2016 The Region of Durham saw plenty of new construction last year. According to the Annual Building Activity Report, included in the [...]
Durham Region Transit to purchase 11 buses
Some new buses could be making their way to Durham’s streets. According to a report to be presented at the May 3 committee of the whole meeting, Durham Region Transit is [...]