Reader clarifies transit position
Dear Editor, Mr. Starr, in response to my letter regarding free transit, I can only assume you misread it. First let me point out that in my opening, I too argued free fares [...]
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Truly becoming a Royal pain
Dear Editor, Can we soon have an end to this soap opera being plastered all over the media concerning Harry and Meghan every day? The media is obsessed with this type of [...]
Strikes come with a cost for all
(Cartoon by George Longley) It is indeed interesting times in Ontario’s education system. For the first time in more than two decades, every teachers’ union in [...]
Cat dies after being abandoned in Oshawa
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express A cat who was left abandoned and tied in a garbage bag has been euthanized by Oshawa Animal Services (OAS) after his health recently [...]
Thieves steal equipment supplies from hydro transfer station
Investigators are trying to identify suspects who broke into the Clarington Transfer Station earlier this month. On Thursday, Jan. 9, officers responded to the Hydro One [...]
Province offering financial aid to parents during school strikes
The provincial government is planning to offer eligible parents up to $60 per day in financial assistance during strikes that close down schools and child care centres. [...]
Man arrested after assaulting police dog
Durham police have arrested a 41-year-old man after he assaulted a police dog in Oshawa. On Monday, Jan. 13, at approximately 10:20 p.m., police attended a residence on [...]
City recruiting volunteers for boards and committees
The City of Oshawa is seeking residents interested in giving their skills and time to deal with issues associated with the city. The city is looking to recruit volunteers to [...]
A banner 2019 for Durham housing market
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express The end of 2019 was more of the same for Durham’s housing market. The Durham Region Association of Realtors (DRAR) reported 518 [...]
Record year for water levels
2019 saw record water levels in not only Lake Ontario, but all the Great Lakes, according to Perry Sisson of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. By Chris [...]