COVID-19 numbers still up in Durham
There are currently eight outbreaks in long-term care and retirement homes across Durham, including Hillsdale Estates in Oshawa. There are also outbreaks at Abbeylawn Manor [...]
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UPDATE: Firefighters continue search for missing victims of Olive Avenue fire
Firefighters are continuing their search of the home on Olive Avenue where two bodies remain unaccounted for after Monday’s fire that left two dead and several more [...]
Two found dead, two remain unaccounted for after fire destroys row of townhomes
(Photo by Courtney Bachar) Two people have been found dead and two people are still unaccounted for after a fire destroyed one unit and damaged several others on Olive Avenue [...]
Liberal party announces Oshawa candidate
Afroza Hossain has been announced as the Oshawa candidate for the Liberal party in the next Federal election. She is seen here with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (Photo [...]
Police investigating traffic-related death
Durham police have identified the victim of a traffic investigation. Police identified the victim as Phyllis Brown, a 54-year-old Oshawa resident, who was discovered with [...]
Patio season to begin soon
The patio at Shrimp Cocktail, 843 King St. W. By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Outdoor dining patio season will be back a little earlier this year to help [...]
New e-commerce warehouse coming to Oshawa
(Photo courtesy City of Oshawa) Canadian e-commerce company Aosom is coming to Oshawa with a new warehouse operation in the city’s south end. Aosom Canada Inc. will occupy [...]
Ontario Tech researcher developing technologies for astronauts
(Photo courtesy Ontario Tech University) An Ontario Tech University researcher is leading one of the first projects to stream live data from the moon. Behind the scenes, [...]
Oshawa may be getting a bike park
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Oshawa City Council has chosen a preferred alternative site for a potential bike park to replace the current unsanctioned [...]
Durham council approves 2021 budget with a slight increase
Oshawa and Durham residents are looking at a 1.98 per cent property tax increase for this year. Durham Regional Council recently approved the $1.488 billion budget, which is [...]