Protect your skin
With National Sun Awareness Week taking place this week, the regional health department is reminding residents how they can be safe in the sun this summer. “Exposure to [...]
Articles by oshawaexpress
Fire services maintain reputation for safety in 2015
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express Under the watch of Oshawa Fire Services, not a single resident has died in a fire since 2011, and despite an increase in calls, that [...]
A dangerous trend that has to stop
Dear Editor, When I sit in an aircraft, I have full confidence in the abilities of the pilot and the crew. I know that they have all the knowledge and tools required to [...]
No need for another trip to Europe
Dear Editor, In the 11 May edition, you have a story about anaerobic digesters, and yet another European junket for our regional councillors and staff. No doubt, this trip [...]
Keeping a city safe
For many Oshawa residents, it has been a scary year. The amount of fires in the city has skyrocketed compared to last year, with those hungry flames causing millions of [...]
Councillors explore partnership options for TNR programs
Councillors on the city’s development services committee have voted in favour of investigating different ways to handle the city’s feral feline population, [...]
Region one step closer to its own ombudsman
By Graeme McNaughton/The Oshawa Express The next step in appointing a regional ombudsman will come before council’s summer break. This is according to Matt Gaskell, the [...]
Oshawa joins voices calling for ban on door-to-door sales
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express Oshawa city council has joined with those looking to close the door for good on aggressive door-to-door sales. In endorsing a motion from [...]
“We just want to be treated equally”
Miranda Schritt, who came out as transgender in 2012, says she is happy to see federal action on guaranteeing equal rights for those who are transgender. She adds, however, [...]
Know before you go in Durham
Residents are going to start seeing some new colours in store windows. Starting today, June 1, businesses running personal services such as aesthetics, manicures and [...]