Camp Samac still helping the homeless
Since the unsheltered program began at Camp Samac in May, the region has been able to transition seven residents into housing. By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI [...]
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Heat warning issued through Sunday
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for Oshawa and Durham Region. The heat event is expected to last through to Sunday, July 5 and potentially [...]
Miller case a “wake-up call” for police
Local residents gathered outside of the Oshawa courthouse in support of Dafonte Miller during the trial for the Toronto police officer and his brother after an incident that [...]
Chief Martin: Change is needed, change is coming
Durham Regional Police Chief Paul Martin has stated change is needed within the police force. His statement comes after incidents of police brutality in the United States. By [...]
HOPA looking for input on future of Oshawa port
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter A new vision for the future of the Port of Oshawa is in the works, and Oshawa residents can have a say on what the port [...]
Public washrooms reopening at Lakeview Park – but there’s a catch
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Lakeview Park is once again open to the public, and so are its washrooms, but access will be restricted. The city recently announced [...]
Oshawa gets a hand from Chinese sister city
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Oshawa has received 30,000 masks from it’s Chinese sister city, the Wuxi Xinwu District. City staff will use the masks, as well as 500 [...]
Battling blazes
Oshawa firefighters battled two fires over the weekend that happened simultaneously. The first fire occurred at a home on Celina Street and the second was a home on Ormond [...]
BIA layoffs due to budget cap
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter The Downtown Oshawa BIA has had to temporarily lay off some staff, including its executive director, in order to adjust to [...]
Restaurants can receive patio help from city
The patio at Shrimp Cocktail (843 King St. W.) is now open. Reservations are preferred with a maximum of six people in a group. (Photo by Courtney Bachar) By Chris Jones/The [...]