Province announces math strategy funding
The provincial government has announced a $55 million investment to strengthen math skills for students. Whitby MPP Lorne Coe recently announced a total of $1.3375 million [...]
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Give the region your thoughts on the strategic plan
Durham Region is renewing its five-year strategic plan to help guide decision-making and allocation of resources. Local organizations, businesses and residents are invited to [...]
Gold Cup returning to Oshawa
The Oshawa Lawn Bowling Club is set to host the 81st annual Oshawa Gold Cup Tournament. Lawn bowlers from all over Ontario are preparing to gather in Oshawa for the 81st [...]
Oshawa Minor Hockey looking for new coach
Applications are now being accepted for the position of head coach for Oshawa Minor Hockey’s midget AA. Interested individuals must apply in writing and include their [...]
Oshawa’s cannabis store finally opens its doors
Jacob Stevens, owner of Tokyo Smoke, Oshawa’s cannabis retail store, and Melissa Gallagher, director of franchising for Tokyo Smoke, stand in the business located at 575 [...]
City and region come together to clean up parks
Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter. By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express In the continuous fight against opioid abuse, a new campaign has launched to clean up city parks of used needles. [...]
Missing Oshawa teen
Police are trying to locate a 15-year-old female from Oshawa who has not been in touch with her family for more than a week. Trinity Ewing, 15, of Lakeview Park Avenue in [...]
Scorching weather causes animal safety concerns
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express As temperatures are peaking over 40 degrees with the humidity, several organizations have delivered a clear message – don’t leave pets [...]
Mayor says opioid crisis solutions must be found locally
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express Mayor Dan Carter says solutions to the ongoing opioid crisis will need to come on a local level. Carter recently attended a “summit” [...]
Dispose of glass, sharp objects properly
The region wants residents to keep the safety of waste collectors in mind when putting their trash out to the curb. “We have had a couple close calls recently — waste [...]