Man charged after Oshawa traffic stop
After concluding a drug investigation in Oshawa, Durham Regional Police have arrested one suspect. They also seized approximately $80,000 in drugs and cash. On Sept. 20, [...]
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These are possible election issues
By Bill Fox/Columnist 1. New laws for distracted driving are set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2019. Are they enough? The fines for distracted driving would increase from a [...]
Premier Ford is abusing his power
Dear Editor, Premier Ford should register as a third party. The Premier who under questioning did not attempt to disguise his motives from NDP Leader Andrea Horwath. “The [...]
Victims can’t blame themselves
Dear Editor, It’s tragic to hear about human trafficking. For years Western men travelled to Asia to violate young boys and girls. Now we hear about it is in Oshawa. Those [...]
Newspaper still plays an integral role
In the time of “fake news” and threats against the media, it might be time for everyone to stop and take a moment to remember why newspapers are so integral to a [...]
Durham Comedy Month Festival bringing the laughs
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express The month of October may end up on a spooky note but there will be plenty of laughs before that. The Durham Comedy Month Festival is [...]
Modern-day slavery: Surviving the heinous crimes
Ryan Shanks, Assistant Director with Men Ending Trafficking By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express This is the third in a four-part series on human trafficking. Through the [...]
City may license short-term rentals
Council may soon grant approval to city staff to develop a licensing system for short-term rentals, such as Airbnb, in Oshawa. By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express The City of [...]
Postal strike could affect tax payments
A possible work disruption for Canada Post employees could affect incoming and outgoing mail to the municipality. Postal workers will be in a legal strike position on Sept. [...]
Feeding the need in Durham
(Photo by Chris Jones) Representatives of Oshawa and Whitby councils, including Councillor Dan Carter, supported Feed The Need Durham on Sept. 17 by raising awareness about [...]