Fire being investigated as arson in Oshawa
A fire on Fairbanks Street in Oshawa on Sept. 8 is now under investigation as a potential arson. (Photo by Colin Williamson) By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express Durham [...]
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Lending a helping hand with Irma recovery efforts
(Photo courtesy of NOAA/CIRA) By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express It’s a storm that has affected millions of people, and now Oshawa’s power utility is looking to help in [...]
Violence on the rise in classrooms, union says
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express Claims of escalating violence in the classroom and staff members forced to wear protective gear on the job has the union representing [...]
Port Authority looks to extend Harbour Road
The end of Harbour Road, is the sole entrance into the Oshawa Port Authority, which has started to become congested with many heavy trucks moving in and out on a daily basis. [...]
Residents slam port authority board as tempers flare at AGM
Gary Valcour, chair of the Oshawa Port Authority board of directors, speaks during the OPA’s annual general meeting on Sept. 14. Several angry residents called for [...]
Bathroom wipes belong in the garbage: Region
The region is reminding residents that bathroom wipes—which are marketed as an alternative to toilet paper and advertised as flushable—should be disposed of in the [...]
Looking to survey the damage from the EAB
The emerald ash borer has done significant damage to Oshawa’s trees. By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express The City of Oshawa is looking to reassess it’s tree canopy [...]
Durham looks to attract Amazon mega facility
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express With e-commerce giant Amazon seeking a location to build a secondary headquarters in North America, Oshawa Mayor John Henry believes the [...]
Private company pitches photo radar to Durham police
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express An Alberta-based company is looking to make sure drivers in Durham are keeping the speedometer below the limit. David Steer, the CEO of [...]
Costly cleanup measures must continue at courthouse as new plan is developed
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express The City of Oshawa must continue with expensive clean-up efforts at the Durham Regional Courthouse, despite their ineffectiveness, as a [...]