Snow clearing reminders
With winter right around the corner, the snow will soon be falling. As an Oshawa resident, it’s important to know who is responsible for clearing the snow and where. The [...]
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Local school fundraising to build first-ever playground
An image of the new fitness-based playground that is planned, once Waverly Public School reaches the $60,000 fundraising goal. (Photos supplied) A local school is fundraising [...]
Oshawa’s Toys for tickets wraps up for another year
The DRPS visited Oshawa City Hall to collect $1,780 in toys that will be distributed to children and youth in need as part of the DRPS 32nd Annual Food and Toy Drive. On hand [...]
One dead, another injured at Ontario Tech construction site
(Photo credit: Colin Williamson) A construction worker has died and another injured after an accident at a construction site at Ontario Tech University. The incident occurred [...]
The BIA continues
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter The Downtown Oshawa Business Improvement Area (BIA) will continue on. Despite council voting to disband the organization at [...]
Budget approved with minimal increase
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Oshawa residents are looking at a 1.41 per cent tax levy increase next year. City council approved the 2021 budget Friday [...]
Region recognizes local accessibility champions
The region has recognized eight local champions with an Accessibility Award in honour of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The award recognizes their dedication [...]
Lakeridge Health announces visitor restrictions
Lakeridge Health is making changes to help keep patients and staff safe as COVID-19 continues to evolve. As community spread continues to increase within Durham Region, [...]
Register for curbside Christmas tree pickup
With the holidays fast approaching, registration is now open for curbside Christmas tree collection. Residents should register their address by Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 in [...]
Keep fire safety top of mind this holiday season
(Photo courtesy OPFFA) There’s no place like home for the holidays. To ensure the holiday season remains a time of celebration, Oshawa Fire Services is reminding the [...]