Funding opportunities available for community service providers
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Region of Durham has convened a Durham Region COVID-19 Funders’ Table. It includes the United Way, Durham Community Foundation, [...]
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Police chief announces retirement
Durham Regional Police Chief Paul Martin has announced his intent to retire in September. By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Durham Region Police Chief Paul Martin has [...]
Extremely dry conditions prompt fire burn ban
Oshawa Fire Services has issued a fire ban for burn permits. Oshawa Fire Services is implementing a fire ban for burn permits. All open air burning permits are suspended [...]
Durham College sees layoffs amidst pandemic
Durham College has had to lay off 29 full-time support and administrative staff due to the financial impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. (Durham College photo) By Courtney [...]
Ontario Tech students complete winter semester despite pandemic
(Ontario Tech photo) By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Despite Ontario Tech University having to transition to an online learning system amidst the COVID-19 [...]
Camp Samac still helping the homeless
Since the unsheltered program began at Camp Samac in May, the region has been able to transition seven residents into housing. By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI [...]
Local group rallies for free transit to continue
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter A local grassroots organization is lobbying for Durham Region Transit (DRT) to recall the reintroduction of transit fares. [...]
Region enforces masks in public spaces
Durham Region Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Kyle has announced masks will be mandatory in public spaces starting Friday, July 10. By Chris Jones/The Oshawa [...]
Owner left fearful after robbery
Fackin Good Foods owner Nara Schuler was able to catch the man who robbed her restaurant on camera. He stole food, iPads, and left the restaurant in a stable of disrepair. [...]
Prolonged heat warning for region
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Prolonged Heat Warning for Durham Region. The heat is expected to last through the rest of the week. With a declared heat [...]