Region redeploys health care staff to help combat pandemic
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Durham Region has redeployed a number of its workers to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Glendene Collins, a spokesperson for [...]
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Schools closed for the year
Since schooling has gone virtual with distance learning amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Durham District School Board has noted an increase in families seeking support for [...]
BIA tax levy increase causes concern for owners
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express A projection has been released showing the Downtown Oshawa Business Improvement Area’s (BIA) tax levy could cost business owners 75 to 500 [...]
Student trustees impact school setting
Arpita Savaliya, Aaliyah Jaleel, and Logan Keeler. By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter The Durham District School Board (DDSB) has elected its student trustees [...]
New condo possible
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express City hall is debating the merits of an application to build a condominium at the empty lot across from Costco on Ritson Road. The lot, [...]
Region hosting Home Flood Protection webinar
Durham Region is hosting a webinar for residents on home flood protection. Floods can happen any time throughout the year and cause costly damages, according the region, [...]
Road work at Olive and Grandview intersection tomorrow
The intersection at Olive Avenue and Grandview Street South in Oshawa is going to be temporarily closed tomorrow (Thursday, May 21) for construction. The intersection will be [...]
COVID cases in healthcare staff raising concern
Three lab workers from within Lakeridge Health Oshawa have tested positive for COVID-19. By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Reports have indicated the number of Oshawa [...]
Unsheltered residents at Camp Samac “adjusting well”: Region
Camp Samac is being used to shelter homeless residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Seen here are Kelly O’Brien, Durham Region’s Director of Income and Employment [...]
Firefighters battle structure fire over weekend
Oshawa firefighters responded to a structure fire on Easthaven Street over the weekend. According to Oshawa firefighters, upon arrival, crews came into heavy fire conditions [...]