City looks to alter downtown development benefits
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express City councillors are looking to take two community improvement plans, and meld them into one. Under the new program, the Central Business [...]
Articles by Joel Wittnebel
Congrats to Colin Carrie
Dear Editor: Congratulations to MP Colin Carrie on his successful bid to retain his seat as our local representative in Parliament. There are many who feel as I do, as [...]
Two assaults in two days
A downtown Oshawa high school saw two violent assaults in two days that has resulted in injuries and arrests. The first assault came on Monday, Dec. 14. At approximately 4 [...]
Readying for Hometown Hockey
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express Oshawa’s hockey lovers will be flooding to city hall on Dec. 26 and 27 when Rogers Hometown Hockey takes over Civic Square. Rogers will [...]
Teen arrested over school threats
An Oshawa teen has been arrested after he made threats against his school on social media. At approximately 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9, police were made aware of a [...]
Mr. Sub robbed at knifepoint
Police are seeking a male suspect after a south end sandwich shop was robbed over the weekend. At approximately 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20, a male suspect entered the Mr. [...]
My Letter from Santa
My letter to Santa this year went something like this: Dear Santa, For Christmas, I would like a Toyota Sienna van. It doesn’t have to be a new one as long as it is not [...]
Woman charged over stolen van, tools
An Oshawa woman is facing several charges after a van with thousands of dollars worth of tools was stolen over the weekend. A resident in the area of Olive Avenue and Court [...]
Changes to Christmas tree collection
The city wants residents to register to have their Christmas tree picked up curbside by Jan. 6. (Photo courtesy of Steven Depolo/Flickr Creative Commons). The city has made [...]
City hall suffers second privacy breach of 2015
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express A worn piece of equipment is being blamed for the most recent privacy breach at the City of Oshawa that could affect as many as 18 [...]