Proposed animal care bylaw has no teeth, advocates say
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express Animal advocates say a proposed bylaw meant to protect furry friends doesn’t go far enough. This comes after proposed changes made to [...]
Articles by Joel Wittnebel
Remembering a “true leader”
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express The Oshawa Curling Club was filled with smiles and laughter as friends and relatives came together to remember an old friend. The club [...]
City in Brief
City Hall wraps up for World AIDS Day Oshawa’s civic headquarters will be looking a little warmer Dec. 1 when a 45-foot red scarf is wrapped around its front railing. The [...]
Open house at Alzheimer Society
The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region will soon open the doors of its new Whitby location. The new location on the second floor of Suite 202 at 1600 Champlain Ave. in Whitby [...]
Nominations open for grants
First Durham Insurance and Financial is once again calling on the public to submit nominations for their Possibilities Grant to support children with special needs. (Photo by [...]
Growth “critical” for local hospitals
Kevin Empey, the CEO of Lakeridge Health, told city council that the largest issue affecting Oshawa’s hospital is the shortage of space. By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa [...]
Durham Outlook looks to grow
Students from the Dr. SJ Phillips Public School choir sing a song to mark the official launch of Durham Outlook for the Needy’s fundraising campaign for a new Simcoe Street [...]
Remember this when things fall apart
By Bill Fox/Columnist Even the very best people have had to endure terrible misfortune! Just ask Nelson Mandela, Jesus, or Ghandi. You must realize that life is not all fun [...]
Teen arrested over violent assault
Police have arrested a teenager and are seeking a second following a violent assault over the weekend. At approximately 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, a 16-year-old male was in [...]
House prices on the rise
The average price for a resale home in the region is at $444,920, up 13.2 per cent from $393,088 for October 2014. The same amount of houses are being sold in Durham Region [...]