The story of Oshawa’s Cenotaph
A historical photo of Oshawa’s cenotaph, located in Memorial Park. The cenotaph was unveiled on Nov. 11, 1924. (Image courtesy of the Oshawa Museum) Jennifer Weymark [...]
Articles by oshawaexpress
Lest we forget
On Monday, Nov. 11, millions of Canadians will gather at their local cenotaphs to recognize the sacrifices made by those who have served our country. It will be no different [...]
War Amps continue into second century
On Nov. 11, Second World War veteran Charlie Jefferson will not only be thinking of all those who have served and continue to serve on behalf of Canada, he will also be [...]
Names of local veterans memorialized in new developments across Oshawa
While most of them have passed on, the names of 13 more of Oshawa’s veterans have been immortalized through streets in some of the city’s newest housing developments. [...]
Apartment fire tamed quickly
(Photo courtesy of Colin Williamson) An Oshawa firefighter walks from the scene of a fire at an apartment building on Surrey Drive. The cause of the fire is unknown at this [...]
Budget discussion begins Friday
Oshawa city council and the public will get their first glimpse at the proposed 2020 budget later this week. The budget will be presented during a special council meeting on [...]
Efforts to end polio continue
Rotarians from across Durham Region and beyond, local politicians, and other community members joined together recently for the World Polio Day event held at the Global [...]
Their Opportunity: A decade of giving back
Their Opportunity is currently celebrating a decade of service to low-income families by helping them to participate in sports. By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express For the last [...]
Durham Transit launches low-income fare pilot
Durham Region Transit is launching a new pilot fare program for low-income individuals. The Transit Assistance Program (TAP) launched Nov. 1, and is a PRESTO-based initiative [...]
Ontario Tech, Ontario shores partnering
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express The goal for researchers at Ontario Shores and Ontario Tech is to make life easier for those suffering with dementia. Ontario Tech and [...]