Feed The Need seeking $50,000, 50,000 pounds of food
It can hardly be a surprise the holiday season is the time of year when food banks see the greatest increase in both support from the community and residents using their [...]
COMMUNITY
Musicians gathering to Feed the Need in Durham
Local musicians will be taking the stage in the second annual Concert to Feed the Need in Durham. The event is in support of Feed the Need in Durham, which collects and [...]
Free transit on New Year’s Eve
Photo courtesy Durham Region Transit Durham Region Transit wants to help residents celebrate safely this New Year’s Eve. On Tuesday, Dec. 31, after 8 p.m., residents and [...]
Holiday train rolls into town
(Photo by Chris Jones) The CP Holiday Train made its way to Oshawa again recently, stopping behind the Walmart on Laval Drive. Madeline Merlo kicked off the festivities with [...]
Durham is getting its own health team
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Durham Region will be taking the lead with its own Ontario Health Team. Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Christine Elliott was recently [...]
Donate Pj’s for those in need this holiday season
Urban Nature Store has launched its annual holiday pyjama drive. All seven Urban Nature Stores and team members will be participating in the pyjama drive. Store locations are [...]
Long-term care homes hosting holiday sales
The public is invited to attend holiday sales at some of Durham Region’s long-term care homes. Funds raised from the sales will support resident programs. Two of the [...]
Bringing Christmas cheer to Oshawa
Heather Rankin has been performing on stage since the 1990s, when she was part of a group including her sisters Raylene and Cookie. She will be bringing her solo act to the [...]
Spreading awareness on trans issues
(Photo by Chris Jones) Coronation Public School in Oshawa recently raised the Trans flag to mark the Transgender Day of Remembrance, which was founded in 1999 by Gwendolyn [...]
Lakeview, Second Marsh suggested for designation
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express Heritage Oshawa is asking the city to officially designate two of its most historical areas. The city’s heritage advisory committee has [...]