Modern-day slavery: Human trafficking in Durham
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express Katie has a lot of stories about her rock bottom. For years, all she wanted was compassion. Another person to hold her hand, wrap their [...]
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PM offers $10 million boost for UOIT
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau uses some of the climatic technology at UOIT’s Automotive Centre of Excellence on Aug. 31. Trudeau also announced $9.46 million in funding [...]
Hearing for man charged with dismembering teen
The preliminary hearing for Adam Strong, charged after partial remains of Oshawa teen Rori Hache were found in his apartment, is set to start Oct. 15. By Dave Flaherty/The [...]
Release of works depot documents delayed
Approximately 1,110 staff hours have been put towards preparing 5,000 documents that are related to the purchase of Oshawa’s Consolidated Works Depot for public [...]
No issues from blue-green algae
Blue-green algae has been discovered in four locations across Durham, but has yet to cause any health effects. Manager of Community and Resource Development Glendene Collins [...]
French joins NDP’s shadow cabinet
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Oshawa MPP Jennifer French has taken over the position of Critic of Infrastructure, Transportation and Highways in the NDP’s official [...]
Driving school licensing system now in effect
A new driving school license system is in place in Oshawa. This map shows areas where driving school vehicles are now prohibited. (City of Oshawa photo) By Dave Flaherty/The [...]
Regional deficits, surpluses projected
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express A budget status update from the region indicates some departments may be well above or below financial expectations. The report shows that [...]
Rapid step in battling opioid crisis
Officials at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa say that the opening of two Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) clinics has been key in the region’s battle against the opioid [...]
Fired Durham student union executives allege termination was racially motivated
Jaylan Hayles, Geoffrey Olara and Toosaa Bush believe that they were all terminated from their executive positions with Durham College Students Inc. or racially-motivated [...]