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Durham students expected to find out if they return to school next week

January 20, 2021

By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Durham students are expected to find out today whether or not they will be returning to school for in-person learning next [...]

COVID-19 safety blitz coming to big box stores this weekend

January 16, 2021

Health inspectors are heading out this weekend to inspect big box stores to ensure they are complying with COVID-19 public health measures. The blitz will be taking place on [...]

Oshawa mayor concerned for economic future

January 14, 2021

By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter says he is “very concerned” about the future of local businesses as Oshawa and the rest of the [...]

Emergency child care centres in Durham extended to Jan. 25

January 13, 2021

The region is extending emergency child care centres to help provide families with the support they need as the province remains under a province-wide lockdown. Emergency [...]

Lakeridge Health offering virtual urgent care clinic

January 13, 2021

Accessing a primary care giver or ER doctor is now a little easier and can be done from the comfort of home. A new virtual urgent care clinic is now available in Durham [...]

State of emergency called

January 12, 2021

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has called a state of emergency for the province, effective immediately, as well as a stay-at-home order, which will begin on Thursday, Jan. 14 at [...]

Library learning resources available for students online

January 12, 2021

As students continue to learn from home, Oshawa Public Libraries is reminding families they are committed to helping students during this time. The library’s website [...]

Durham’s first long-term care resident receives COVID-19 vaccine

January 10, 2021

Dorothy Nancarrow, a resident at Orchard Villa, was the first resident to receive the vaccine in Durham Region. (Photo courtesy Lakeridge Health) By Courtney Bachar/The [...]

Flight schools continue at Oshawa Airport, despite lockdown

January 8, 2021

Despite a province-wide lockdown, flight schools at the Oshawa Executive Airport will continue for in-person instruction for flight time when required. As the Oshawa Airport [...]

Students to continue learning online for two more weeks

January 7, 2021

Students will continue learning online for two more weeks due to the continued rise in COVID-19 cases, with an expected return date for in-person instruction on Jan. 25. By [...]