Region, Lakeridge urging residents to help stop the spread of COVID-19
As cases continue to surge across the region and impact hospital capacity and resources, Durham Region’s top doctor and Lakeridge Health’s chief of staff are pleading [...]
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Lakeview Park, Second Marsh getting heritage designations
View looking west along the lakefront path to Bonnie Brae Point in the distance. (Photo courtesy City of Oshawa) By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Oshawa [...]
Be careful – it’s grass fire season
(Photo by Colin Williamson) A dry winter and the return of warmer temperatures means the increased potential for grass fires to occur. During this time of year, open fields, [...]
Durham College named one of Canada’s 2021 greenest employers
(Photo courtesy durhamcollege.ca) Durham College (DC) has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the fifth consecutive year. Awarded as part of the 2021 [...]
Oshawa CMA anticipates major GDP growth in city
Oshawa is expected to see a rebound in gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the Oshawa Census Metropolitan Area (CMA). The Conference Board of Canada is anticipating GDP [...]
Nuclear alert testing coming in May
The Region of Durham will be conducting its spring test of the nuclear alerting system on May 3 and 4. The system warns people in the unlikely event of an emergency at the [...]
Secure your home
Durham police are reminding home owners to make sure their residences and properties are secured to prevent crime. Crime trends show that during the spring and summer months, [...]
DRT hosting public information sessions for feedback on transit plans
Durham Region residents have a chance to share their feedback on the transit planning process. Durham Region Transit (DRT) is hosting virtual Public Information Centres to [...]
Pipeline work happening in north Oshawa
Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc. (TNPI) will be conducting work in Oshawa’s Ward 2 next week as part of its preventative maintenance program. Residents and businesses in the [...]
Time to recycle your batteries
(Photo courtesy Region of Durham) The Region of Durham is reminding residents that it’s time to place their used or unwanted household batteries out for recycling next [...]