Time for change
“The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter.” This quote by Sir Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister of the U.K. during the [...]
Articles by oshawaexpress
Saving the White House
Plans are currently tabled to move the White House at 494 King Street East to a difference corner of the property to make room for more houses on the wide lot. Residents fear [...]
Family conducts search for Kevin Zapp
Oshawa man Kevin Zapp has been missing for three weeks. (Photo courtesy of DRPS) By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express The city-wide search for Kevin Zapp continues after the [...]
Council to shut down first attempt at Ritson Road apartment towers
Neighbourhood residents filled the council chambers earlier this year to protest an apartment tower development along Ritson Road. Council is set to deny the proposeal at its [...]
Assessment coming for Oshawa Pier
The City of Oshawa is undertaking an insurance assessment of the pier as part of ongoing discussions around public access. By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express As the [...]
Another successful year for Frank Sobil Spring Classic
The 16th annual Frank Sobil Spring Classic, hosted by the Oshawa Kicks Soccer Club, was held over the past two weekends. In all, 190 boys teams and 140 girls teams from [...]
Residents want current councillor appointed to region
Oshawa residents at a recent open house to discuss the empty seat on council were of the opinion that the vacant regional seat should be filled by a current member of [...]
Municipal election race gets first contenders
Oshawa’s ward system By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express The municipal election race has seen its first batch of contenders come forward vying to represent Oshawa at city [...]
DRT looking to boost youth ridership
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express Durham Region Transit has unveiled two new initiatives aimed at boosting youth ridership this summer. “The past three years, the [...]
Earthquake shakes Durham
By Aly Beach/The Oshawa Express A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit Ajax and surrounding area on the evening of May 8. The quake shook at about 5:30 p.m., about 15 kilometers [...]