Holding onto hope for the future
Green Jobs Oshawa held a rally outside of the GM assembly plant to push the idea of public ownership of the facility, and converting it into a manufacturing hub for electric [...]
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End of an era
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express The final vehicle is scheduled to roll off the production line at General Motors’ Oshawa assembly plant at some point today, ending the [...]
Water, sewer rates reworked
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Durham’s water and sewer rates are set to rise after a lengthy regional council debate. Oshawa’s Ward 5 city and regional councillor [...]
Region looking at potential heritage rebate program
The Oshawa Museum’s Robinson House is a well-known property of heritage importance. Durham Region staff are considering a rebate program for such properties. By Chris [...]
Ontario opens up cannabis market
The province is loosening the leash on the retail cannabis market. The Ford government has announced several amendments to the Cannabis Licence Act, including removing a cap [...]
New animal welfare laws coming into effect in new year
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express After a period of uncertainty, the province of Ontario will soon have an updated animal welfare system. The Provincial Animal Welfare [...]
City’s snow clearing program officially extended to renters
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express City council is making changes to ensure seniors or people with disabilities who rent aren’t left out in the cold. Oshawa offers an [...]
Most two-unit houses said to be illegal
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express City staff are looking into the possibility of creating a committee to review Oshawa’s bylaw regarding two-unit houses. At the latest [...]
Councillors clash over confidentiality clauses for city legal settlements
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express City council and staff are grappling with whether or not the municipality should agree to confidentiality clauses in settlements with [...]
School board elects new executive
Trustees of the Durham District School Board have elected officers for the 2019-2020 school year. Pickering trustee Chris Braney will serve as chair of the board for the [...]