Unifor, GM in contract talks
Matt Hough, GM Canada general director, human resources and labour relations (right) and Unifor president Jerry Dias (left) officially open up 2020 contract negotiations. [...]
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LIFE Rally Oshawa safe at Memorial Park
After being approached by local bylaw officers, John E. Walker of LIFE Rally Oshawa has been given a warning by the city that they need a permit to hand out food to the [...]
City looking for input on 2021 budget
The City of Oshawa is looking for input into the 2021 budget. As the city begins preparing the budget, residents and property owners can share their priorities on key program [...]
Drivers asked to exercise caution is school zones
With students heading back to school in September, motorists are reminded to drive with caution as more children and pedestrians will be walking and biking in school areas. [...]
CLOCA issues flood statement
The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) has issued a flood outlook statement in response to an increase in recent rainfall activity. The warning comes after [...]
COVID-19 relief money coming for city
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Durham Region is set to receive $22.9 million in COVID-19 relief funding from the federal and provincial governments. The funds come from a [...]
City studies sandwich board signs for business owners
City staff will be reporting to council on the results of a three year sandwich board sign pilot project, and are asking for public input. From April 1, 2017 to April 1, 2020 [...]
Temporary road closure at Campus Ice Centre on Simcoe Street in Oshawa
Durham Region is advising residents of a temporary road closure on Simcoe Street in Oshawa. From Aug. 21 at 9 p.m. to Aug. 23 at 9 p.m., Simcoe Street will be closed from the [...]
Coalition wants CDN ousted from downtown
A coalition of local homeless advocates gathered outside Oshawa City Hall to push Mayor Dan Carter to call for a special council meeting so the public can discuss the hiring [...]
Fire ban for burn permits lifted
Oshawa Fire Services has announced the fire ban for burn permits has been lifted. Residents are reminded only those individuals with an approved fire permit respecting the [...]