Have a safe and fun holiday weekend
For the majority of us, the upcoming Labour Day represents the last vestige of the summer of 2018. Road trips will be taken, memories will be made, new friendships forged, [...]
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Rapid step in battling opioid crisis
Officials at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa say that the opening of two Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) clinics has been key in the region’s battle against the opioid [...]
Fired Durham student union executives allege termination was racially motivated
Jaylan Hayles, Geoffrey Olara and Toosaa Bush believe that they were all terminated from their executive positions with Durham College Students Inc. or racially-motivated [...]
Protecting CLOCA’s watersheds
The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority is reviewing its plans for all local watersheds, including the Oshawa Creek. (Image courtesy of the Region of Durham) By Joel [...]
Economic outlook study paints a positive picture for City of Oshawa’s future
A recently released study by the Conference Board of Canada comparing the economic outlook of 16 municipalities reveals Oshawa will have the top growth of the group over the [...]
Son, father cycling to New York in support of Grandview
Son and father team James and Chris Potvin are currently cycling their way to New York’s Coney Island in support of Grandview Children’s Centre. (Facebook photo) By Dave [...]
Autofest marks 25th anniversary
Wisconsin car builders The Ring Brothers, Mike (left) and Jim (right), were joined by Texas mechanic Emily Reeves at the 25th annual Autofest. In the background is the [...]
Rocker John Mellencamp bringing current tour to Oshawa
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp will bring his Sad Clowns and Hillbillies Tour to Oshawa’s Tribute Communities Centre on Oct. 6. Mellencamp is best known for [...]
Province unveils plans for sex ed curriculum, parent consultation
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express The Ford government has shed some light on its plans for changes to the province’s education system. On Aug. 22, the province [...]
Municipalities will have chance to opt out of hosting retail marijuana shops
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express As a popular song once asked, “Should I stay or should I go?” That is the question facing Ontario municipalities when it comes [...]