Lest we forget
On Monday, Nov. 11, millions of Canadians will gather at their local cenotaphs to recognize the sacrifices made by those who have served our country. It will be no different [...]
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War Amps continue into second century
On Nov. 11, Second World War veteran Charlie Jefferson will not only be thinking of all those who have served and continue to serve on behalf of Canada, he will also be [...]
Names of local veterans memorialized in new developments across Oshawa
While most of them have passed on, the names of 13 more of Oshawa’s veterans have been immortalized through streets in some of the city’s newest housing developments. [...]
Efforts to end polio continue
Rotarians from across Durham Region and beyond, local politicians, and other community members joined together recently for the World Polio Day event held at the Global [...]
Highway of Heroes tree campaign continues
(Photo by Chris Jones) The Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign continued its mandate recently by announcing there will be 300 new trees planted along the Farewell Creek Trail in [...]
Paw Patrol to the rescue
No job is too big, no pup is too small for the PAW Patrol. Nickelodeon and Vstar Entertainment Group are bringing PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue,” presented by [...]
Wearing purple for a cause
Students gathered to recognize Dress Purple Day in Durham recently. This group of students placed beach balls with positive messages about children’s safety in a large [...]
Food for clothing exchange celebrating 31 years
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express The Durham Region Schools Food for Clothing Exchange has kicked off for the 31st year. The exchange will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23, from [...]
Changes made to Smart Serve program
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Ontario Smart Serve is giving its responsible alcohol training program a fresh start. Representatives from Smart Serve were recently at [...]
Rotary’s fight to end polio continues
Dr. Tunji Funsho is the chair of Rotary’s PolioPlus Program in Nigeria, which now has three years of no polio cases. In the near future, the World Health Organization will [...]