Meetings on the move
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express When the calendar turns to 2020, Oshawa council meetings will be shifting from the p.m. to the a.m. At the Dec. 2 meeting, councillors [...]
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Region sets budget benchmark
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express The regional portion of property taxes is set to increase by 2.5 per cent after the council’s most recent meeting. After instructing staff [...]
Former MPP, MP Michael Breaugh passes away
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express Michael Breaugh, a former provincial and federal representative for Oshawa, has passed away at the age of 78. Premier Doug Ford shared his [...]
Province unveils e-scooter pilot
The province has unveiled a five-year e-scooter pilot project that will begin next year. According to a media release, the pilot will allow municipalities to choose whether [...]
Holiday bus hits the road
Photo courtesy Durham Region Transit Durham Region Transit has unveiled a new holiday-themed bus that will be seen throughout communities for the rest of 2019. The bus will [...]
Registration open for Christmas tree collection
With the holidays fast approaching, the City of Oshawa advises residents registration is now open for curbside Christmas tree collection. Residents can register at [...]
Oshawa resident sleeping outside in support of homeless
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Taylor Bailey, an Oshawa resident who cares deeply for his hometown, is sleeping in the cold in solidarity with those who don’t have a [...]
Durham is getting its own health team
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Durham Region will be taking the lead with its own Ontario Health Team. Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Christine Elliott was recently [...]
Simcoe, Lviv intersection could fall victim to 401 bridge replacement
This image shows the possible future alignment of Lviv Boulevard. The Ministry of Transportation has told the city the intersection of Simcoe and Lviv would be removed under [...]
Council meetings could be on the move
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express Those attending council meetings in Oshawa may soon be switching their evening coffee for their morning coffee. The city’s corporate [...]