Local company makes non-medical masks
Milena Holmes, owner of Frère Du Nord, and her staff have been making non-medical masks for the community since the COVID-19 outbreak began. By Coutney Bachar/The Oshawa [...]
April 2020
Durham police seize drugs, gun in traffic stop
A traffic stop in Oshawa has led to the arrest of a 19-year-old after drugs, a loaded handgun and ammunition were discovered. On Saturday, April 18, at approximately 7:45 [...]
Workshops to help with mental health during pandemic
Dr. Jennifer Laffier,Director of MentalHealth in the DigitalAge Lab at OntarioTech University By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter An Ontario Tech University [...]
Oshawa Escape Rooms hit by suspected arson
Oshawa Escape Rooms owner James Wilkinson says he is heartbroken after his business caught fire this weekend. He says the memories made with his family at the business are [...]
Carrie praises Oshawa’s resilience
Oshawa MP Colin Carrie says he, like everyone else, has been staying home practicing social distancing and self-isolation as much as possible, and he encourages others to [...]
Coming together to help the frontline
Oshawa’s 10west Commercial Graphics & Signs and Durham Label Inc. have teamed up to make as many as 50,000 face shields a day for frontline workers. (Photo courtesy of [...]
Local doctor speaking to patients virtually
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express An Oshawa doctor has found a way to speak to his patients face-to-face while still practicing social distancing. Dr. Scott Styles, a [...]
Lane restrictions for road work in Oshawa
Lane restrictions will be in place in two pockets of the city over the coming weeks. The region of Durham is advising residents lane restrictions will be in effect on Simcoe [...]
Fireworks ban in effect for city
In addition to the fireworks ban, the use of outdoor fire pits, fireplaces and chimeneas is never allowed without a permit. The sale, distribution and use of display [...]
Number of students studying online up since March
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter While opinions differ greatly on the success of online education, the number of students signing online to complete their [...]