Gens announce schedule for 80th season
The Oshawa Generals are set to have their home opener against the Peterborough Petes on Sept. 30. (Oshawa Express file photo). It will be a historic year for the Oshawa [...]
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Warrant issued in home invasion
Durham police have issued a warrant for a man they say was one of the four people involved in a robbery and assault earlier this month. Officers were called to an apartment [...]
An education in firearms
Re: “Assault weapons for hunting? Really?” June 22, 2016 Dear Editor, It is very evident that Ron Horner knows nothing about firearms, yet feels qualified to pontificate [...]
It’s time for the truth on ethanol
The tension at the Port Authority’s annual general meeting could have been cut with a pair of scissors; not that it would have helped alleviate the frustration and anger of [...]
Council denies pride colours in Civic Square
City council has rejected a request from PFLAG Durham to paint the planters in Civic Square in rainbow colours at no cost to the city. Councillors later voted in favour of [...]
“We’re really bound now”
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express New provincial land use rules designed to halt the creep of urban sprawl have city officials and land use planners shrugging their [...]
Regional ombudsman contract up for approval
The Region of Durham thinks it has found the best group to serve as its ombudsman. According to a report presented to the region’s finance and administration committee, the [...]
Crime down across Durham Region, Oshawa
By Graeme McNaughton/The Oshawa Express It’s official – crime was down in the region last year. According to the recently released annual report for 2015, Durham [...]
Report: Durham Region does not need a lobbyist registrar
No lobbyist registrar is needed at the Region of Durham – at least according to a recently released report. Presented at the last finance and administration committee [...]
What’s in a name?
A new regional road set to next year is going to need a new name. According to a report presented to the region’s planning and economic development committee, the new road, [...]