OPSEU saw few layoffs in Oshawa
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Oshawa has been largely spared as massive layoffs rock the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) in the wake of the pandemic. One [...]
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City cancels summer program session
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city has decided to cancel the summer program session, which includes summer camps and July events. In order to prioritize the safety and [...]
Local eyes Canada’s top job
Durham MP Erin O’Toole has thrown his hat in the ring for the Conservative leadership race once again, and he believes he is the best option for his party to run the [...]
Testing for COVID-19 expanding
Testing is now available for anyone who has any COVID-19 symptoms, as well as for those who are asymptomatic but may have been exposed to someone with the virus, according to [...]
Camp Samac may get heritage designation
City council is considering designating Camp Samac as a heritage site. (Photo by Randy Nickerson) By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Oshawa City Council is [...]
Childcare adapts for essential workers
Lakewoods Child Care Centre in Oshawa is one of eight emergency child care centres open in Durham to help frontline workers during the pandemic. (Photo courtesy of Region of [...]
Automated speed cameras help keep roads safe
The region is looking to slow drivers down on major routes with Automated Speed Enforcement cameras. The above camera is located on Simcoe Street North, just outside Camp [...]
West Nile season is back
Durham Region has begun its West Nile Virus surveillance and control activities for the 2020 season. It’s mosquito season, which means the risk for West Nile virus (WNV) is [...]
Audit leads to oversight at airport
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express An internal audit of the Oshawa Executive Airport has resulted in a recommendation for the city to oversee the noise complaint process. The [...]
Residents choose city hall as ideal location for rainbow crosswalk
The public has spoken, and the most popular location for a rainbow crosswalk is at the main entrance to city hall. According to a report from city staff, 154 people took part [...]