Democracy has been hijacked
Dear Editor, Re: response to Curt Shalapata July 18 Mr. Shalapata attacks socialist values and suggests that income tax, capital gains tax, corporate tax and dividend taxes [...]
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Lessons on hydro and social programs
Dear Editor, Re: Return to Affordable Way of Life Just so Mr. Shalapata understands, I am saying that we can afford social programs as long as everyone pays their fair share. [...]
Durham regional chair election avoids Ford’s axe
Gerri Lynn O’Connor, current Durham regional chair and CEO By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express It appears Durham Region will avoid the fallout of a number of sweeping [...]
Brewing Innovation
Mike Aylward, left, the brewmaster of the Durham College Centre for Craft Brewing Innovation and Chris Gillis manager of applied research business development with Durham [...]
Durham property tax rates highest in GTA, study finds
An article, posted on real estate website torontostoreys.com shows Oshawa has the second highest property tax rate of 32 GTA municipalities, behind only Orangeville. A recent [...]
City Clerks apologize for lack of transparency around depot FOIs
The City of Oshawa clerks department has apologized for certain issues that have contributed to the lack of transparency and the non-release of documents pertaining to the [...]
Auto tariffs would hit hard in Oshawa, local MP says
Should U.S. President Donald Trump follow through with threats of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian auto manufacturers, Oshawa MP Colin Carrie says the impacts would be [...]
Never too early to learn the basics of water safety
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express Although deaths by drowning have decreased in both Ontario and Canada over the past decade, the lessons that can prevent it are no [...]
Red Barn still a winner for Oshawa
It’s seen its up and downs, but the Red Barn bingo hall has been a constant presence in Oshawa’s community for more than half a century. (Photo by Dave Flaherty) By Dave [...]
Another from Humboldt
The UOIT Ridgebacks have signed forward Matthieu Gomercic of the Humboldt Broncos to play with the men’s hockey program this year. (photo by Marla Possberg) By Joel [...]