Region moves ahead with diversity plan
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Durham Regional Council had endorsed the next steps to address systemic racism, diversity and inclusion in the region. A [...]
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North Oshawa residents looking to save their water
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Chants of “Save our water” were ringing out at city hall as protestors voiced their objections to a potential fill site in north Oshawa. [...]
High demand for DRT’s On Demand service
Durham Region Transit’s new On Demand service has already helped 5,844 Durham residents to reach their destinations. Nearly 6,000 trips have been booked in the first month [...]
South Oshawa Community Centre named site for school vaccination clinics
The Durham Region Health Department has chosen its site for school vaccination clinics. The South Oshawa Community Centre is serving as the community site for the Durham [...]
Eligible seniors should apply for provincial dental program: region
The region is urging seniors to find out if they are eligible for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP). Residents who are 65 and older can obtain an OSDCP [...]
DRPS appoints new interim deputy chief
Superintendent Joe Maiorano (Photo courtesy DRPS) Superintendent Joe Maiorano has been appointed as the new Interim Deputy Chief of Police for Durham Regional Police Services [...]
New home for LIFE Community Project
After spending the last few months handing out food to Oshawa’s homeless residents at Memorial Park, LIFE Community Project is moving near Midtown Mall. By Chris [...]
Daylight savings kicks off Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
(Visit www.cosafety.ca for more information) As daylight savings time ends, Ontario’s Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week begins. Oshawa Fire Services is reminding [...]
BIA could be facing shutdown
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express The Downtown Oshawa Business Improvement Area (BIA) may be at risk as past decisions are coming back to haunt the organization. After a [...]
Province announces funding for new school
Durham MPP Lindsey Park was in Oshawa recently to announce $14.3 million in provincial funding for a new school in north Oshawa. (Photo by Courtney Bachar) By Chris Jones/The [...]