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Time for Harper to lead on climate change
Dear Editor, Before first winning a minority government in 2006, Prime Minister Stephen Harper promised to get to the bottom of the climate file. Neither he, nor most members [...]
Greatest gift? Being a father
By Bill Fox/Columnist The greatest gift I ever had came from God: I call him Dad. I am fortunate to still have my dad at 93. He has shown his love in so many ways: in his [...]
Here comes the flame
Norma Douglas, Oshawa’s Pan Am Games community torch bearer, waves to throngs of elated residents as she carries the torch into Civic Square. Douglas was the last [...]
Oshawa native sees success at golf nationals
UOIT golfer James Krantz lines up a putt. By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express A trio of up and down rounds at the University/College National championships May 26 to 29 saw [...]
Durham realtors in national award
Jane Hurst, the PAC chair for 2014, and Roger Bouma, PAC chair for 2015, show off the group’s recently won award from the Canadian Real Estate Association. Realtors [...]
City says no to fire amalgamation
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express City council has made its feelings clear on the prospect of a regional fire service – it’s not needed. Following a letter from [...]
High E. coli readings at Lakeview beaches
Regional bacteria testing at Lakeview East and Lakeview West beaches have found E coli levels at more than four times acceptable levels. Mike Pittman, a senior health [...]
Gibb and Olive expansion plans roll on
In the works for nearly a decade, the plan to expand and connect Gibb Street and Olive Avenue is still a go, with the region recently purchasing another of the 67 properties [...]
Oshawa against Hydro One sale
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express Oshawa council has drawn a line in the sand. At the latest regular meeting of council, councillors passed a resolution staking their [...]