Project aims to help local homeless
A chance meeting in Toronto has led a Durham Region to launch Randy’s Starfish Project in hopes of supporting local homeless individuals. (File photo) By Dave [...]
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Oshawa is in on private retail cannabis shops
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express Oshawa is in on private retail cannabis shops. After a marathon meeting, city council voted 7-4 in favour of allowing pot shops in the [...]
Police say man racked up $164,000 in false credit charges
A 32-year-old male from Quebec is facing 70 charges after he racked up more than $164,000 in fraudulent credit card charges. From September to November 2018, the accused [...]
Metrolinx president addresses current projects in letter
Residents and local politicians alike have been waiting anxiously to find out the status of a planned GO expansion to Bowmanville. By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Metrolinx [...]
Rotary Park upgrade plans put on hold
A staff recommendation is calling for a $7.1 million investment to upgrade the aging pool, splash pad, and playground facilities at Rotary Park. By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa [...]
City council to decide on cannabis options
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express City council will soon determine whether the City of Oshawa is in or out of the recreational cannabis game. A special meeting is set for [...]
Council getting first look at 2019 budgets
The beginning of a new year means budget time for Oshawa city councillors. The city’s proposed capital and operating budgets will be presented to council Jan. 11, and [...]
CNSC releases details on Pickering renewal
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express More details into the logic behind the renewal of OPG’s license for Pickering Nuclear Generating Station last summer have been [...]
OSPCA police powers ruled unconstitutional
An Ontario judge has ruled some of police and investigative powers held by the OSPCA, the organization which oversees animal cruelty and welfare laws in the province, are [...]
More crossing guards for north end schools
The City of Oshawa is set to hire six crossing guards to serve Northern Dancer Public School. (Google Image photo) By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express Oshawa will soon [...]