Road safety concerns getting another look
A number of residents who live on this stretch of Tennyson Avenue between Farewell Street and Harmony Road South are asking the city to address their ongoing safety concerns. [...]
January 28, 2020
An update on broadband in Durham
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Broadband in Durham’s northern parts continues to be an issue almost a year after council approved a comprehensive municipal strategy. The [...]
Security cameras can be registered with police
Local residents and business owners now have the option to register their security cameras with Durham Regional Police Service. Doing so may assist officers when [...]
Ministry seeking members for special education advisory council
The province is looking for members to join an advisory council aimed at addressing needs in special education. Members of the Education Minister’s Advisory Council on [...]
New hours at waste management centre
The Region of Durham has made some changes to scheduling at its waste management centre. The centre, located at 4600 Garrard Rd. N. in Whitby, is now open from 8:30 a.m. to [...]
New ads showcase skilled trades as a viable first option
With the Ford government saying Ontario faces a lack of skilled works, the province is hoping to attract more people to skilled trades through a series of ads. Ontario’s [...]
Province making final move away from old health cards
The provincial government is starting the final transition away from red and white health cards. As of July 1, 2020, the traditional cards will no longer be accepted for [...]
Durham College begins Whitby expansion
Durham College has announced it has begun construction on an expansion of its south campus. (Photo by Chris Jones) By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Durham College has begun [...]
Oshawa student competing for scholarship worth up to $100,000
Mamanar Diasse, a Grade 12 student at Eastdale Collegiate and Vocational Institute, is competing for a scholarship worth up to $100,000 through the Loran Scholar Foundation. [...]
Regional council wants stable gas tax fund
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Durham Region is looking into following Whitby’s lead and pushing for the federal and provincial governments to ensure gas tax fund [...]