Oshawa author nominated for mystery writer prize
Author Wesley King has been nominated for best juvenile work at the Edgar Awards, an annual recognition by the Mystery Writers of America for his novel OCDaniel. By Graeme [...]
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Ridgebacks play host to OUA curling championships
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express The best athletes in university curling will be converging on Oshawa in the coming days to compete for the title of Ontario’s best as [...]
Cross-Canada warrant out for convicted robber
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a man convicted of robbery and aggravated assault. The OPP’s Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad has issued the [...]
Cigarette thief arrested
Durham police have arrested a suspect wanted in connection with the theft of cigarettes from an Oshawa convenience store last month. Just before midnight on Wednesday, Jan. [...]
Oshawa woman charged following Whitby break-in
An Oshawa woman is facing charges after a home invasion in Whitby over the weekend. Just after 8 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, police responded to an apartment building in the [...]
What is happening to you and I?
By Bill Fox/Columnist I find in this world that can sometimes seem crazy, I tend to get more cynical and even more mean-spirited. How about you? I notice on social media, [...]
Loss of a gem
Long-time councillor and former mayor Nancy Diamond died suddenly over the weekend. The city hall veteran will be remembered for her work at the municipal level, as well as [...]
Generals hold on to best Battalion
Oshawa’s Sean Allen drops the gloves with North Bay’s Mike Baird during Oshawa’s 7-4 victory on Feb. 12. Despite taking a 4-1 lead, Oshawa almost let the [...]
Region approves budget with 1.8% tax bump
After several days of debate, and very few changes, regional council has approved the 2017 budget. As part of the new spending plan, the regional share of property taxes will [...]
Property tax system isn’t fair
Re: “When will the bandage be ripped off?” Feb. 8, 2017 Dear Editor, Budget time is always a good time to lament about the property tax. That lament will not stop until [...]