Camp Samac to shelter local homeless population
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Camp Samac has opened as a new shelter location for the vulnerable population to help them self-isolate and help stop the [...]
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Road construction in the city
Road work being done on Olive Avenue Olive Avenue is getting a makeover. The Region of Durham will be doing road rehabilitation on Olive Avenue from Grandview Street to [...]
Oshawa sets building records
Construction value issued in Oshawa saw an increase last month, with the City of Oshawa setting two building records for the month of March. The city saw the highest number [...]
Rotary Pool to be closed for 2020 season
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Those looking for a public swim this summer are set to lose an option as Rotary Pool will officially be closed this summer for repairs. At [...]
Local company makes non-medical masks
Milena Holmes, owner of Frère Du Nord, and her staff have been making non-medical masks for the community since the COVID-19 outbreak began. By Coutney Bachar/The Oshawa [...]
Oshawa Escape Rooms hit by suspected arson
Oshawa Escape Rooms owner James Wilkinson says he is heartbroken after his business caught fire this weekend. He says the memories made with his family at the business are [...]
Carrie praises Oshawa’s resilience
Oshawa MP Colin Carrie says he, like everyone else, has been staying home practicing social distancing and self-isolation as much as possible, and he encourages others to [...]
Lane restrictions for road work in Oshawa
Lane restrictions will be in place in two pockets of the city over the coming weeks. The region of Durham is advising residents lane restrictions will be in effect on Simcoe [...]
Fireworks ban in effect for city
In addition to the fireworks ban, the use of outdoor fire pits, fireplaces and chimeneas is never allowed without a permit. The sale, distribution and use of display [...]
GM to reopen plant to make PPE
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express General Motors Canada is preparing to open the Oshawa plant to make personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline workers. “To help [...]