Looking back at the 40 years of Rotary
The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood will be putting out the red carpet for a pretty big celebration. In fact, it would be ruby red. The community group is set to celebrate its [...]
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Image released of gas, liquor theft suspect
Police have released the image of a suspect wanted in connection with several gas thefts across Durham Region. According to police, the suspect has filled his car without [...]
Marijuana grow op discovered
Two Oshawa residents are facing charges after an outdoor marijuana grow operation was discovered over the weekend. At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, police [...]
Keeping voices heard
In two short weeks, the seats at regional council will once again be filled. The summer break done, councillors will be back to work at regional headquarters. However, this [...]
City lifts fire ban
Some much needed rain and cooler weather may have done the trick – the Oshawa fire department has lifted its outdoor fire ban. The ban on burn permits was initially put in [...]
Number of EI recipients goes up
More people in the Oshawa area were receiving unemployment benefits in June than the month before. According to new numbers from Statistics Canada, 6,770 people in the Oshawa [...]
Funding applications open for 150th birthday
Municipalities, community groups and Indigenous groups are now able to apply for funding from the province as part of the country’s upcoming 150th birthday. The three new [...]
High incomes needed for home ownership
By Graeme McNaughton/The Oshawa Express Looking to own a home of your own? You better have the cash flow to back it up. According to a new report from TheRedPin, a regional [...]
Province to make home inspectors get a license
Looking to get a home inspection done ahead of a purchase? You may need to ask to see their credentials if a proposed bill is passed into law. The provincial government has [...]
Remembering our roots
Oshawa seniors, do you have a special memory of how a particular tree or trees impacted your life? The city would love to hear from you. The city’s environmental advisory [...]