Be safe when enjoying fireworks
Keep the following safety tips in mind if discharging your own fireworks Appoint a responsible person to be in charge. Only adults who are aware of the hazards and essential [...]
COMMUNITY
One beach okay for swimming
One beach in Oshawa is open to the public, while the other has yet to be tested. Lakeview Beach East has been okayed for swimming by the Durham Health Department, while [...]
Roger Anderson recognized for municipal contributions
Former Durham Regional Chair, the late Roger Anderson. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has honoured the late Roger Anderson with a Roll of Honour Award. The [...]
Firefighters providing meals and safety tips
(City of Oshawa photo) Oshawa Fire Services has partnered with Meals on Wheels to deliver hot meals and fire safety messaging to residents during Seniors Month. Twice a week [...]
Oshawa Fire Services offering car seat safety tips
Oshawa Fire Services invites parents and guardians who use child car seats to attend its next free safety clinic. The clinic takes place Saturday, June 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. at [...]
Businesses challenged to “Feed the Need”
Local businesses have been challenged to help less fortunate residents in Durham Region. Feed the Need in Durham has launched its fifth annual Durham Region Business Food [...]
Oshawa buzzing as newest “bee city”
Working foreperson Scott Bradley tends to some of the plants that will make up the garden at the corner of Queen and King streets to celebrate Oshawa’s new designation as a [...]
Relay for Life returning to Oshawa
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express The battle against cancer continues as Relay for Life returns on the weekend. Taking place on June 8 at Maxwell Heights Secondary School, [...]