The municipal election, a look from afar
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express Oshawa council approved the new ward system in June of last year, and by doing so, it appears more than one of them may have sealed their [...]
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Beaches okay for swimming
After three straight weeks, a regional warning regarding high E. coli levels at Lakeview Beach East has been lifted. The Durham Region Health Department has deemed [...]
Amidst boom, Region releases filming guide for Durham
The filming of scenes for the film adaptation of Stephen King’s IT in Oshawa is a prime example of the surge of production activity in Durham Region. By Dave Flaherty/The [...]
Success and struggles in 60-year career
Maurice Rollins, the owner of Carriage House Retirement Residence on the corner of Bond and Mary Streets in Oshawa, shares his thoughts about a 60-year entrepreneurial [...]
The story of Oshawa’s tiniest house
Ryan Carr has renovated this 253 sq. ft. home located at 96 Queen Street. Carr says he hopes to have the home on the market by Labour Day. (Photo by Dave Flaherty) By Dave [...]
The sinking of the Harry H
Historical images show where the Harry H, also known as the subchaser SC 238, was previously moored at the Oshawa harbour. It’s unclear whether any remnants of the boat [...]
Addition to Regiment Museum almost complete
Jeremy Blowers, the executive director of the Ontario Regiment Museum, speaks during the groundbreaking for the museum’s expansion in late 2017. By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa [...]
Electro-pop singer Lights coming to Oshawa
Singer/songwriter Lights will appear at Oshawa’s Regent Theatre on Sept. 14 as part of Ontario Shores’ annual Imagine Festival. One of Canada’s most successful [...]
Local fiddler captures national title
Oshawa-born fiddler Eric Provencher recently captured the Grand North American Fiddling Championships in Radway, Alberta. Provencher, who now teaches abroad in China, [...]
GM has strong connection with Autofest
Lucien Richard of the Motor City Car Club poses by his 1937 Chevrolet at General Motors Canada headquarters in Oshawa. General Motors is serving as a sponsor of this year’s [...]