A new era for Ontario’s political watchdog
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express Ontario’s watchdog may once again be sniffing around at city hall. On Jan. 1, sweeping new powers legislated under Bill 8 gave the [...]
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Drugs found in back-to-school blitz
While Durham police were on the streets enforcing driving laws while students were returning to school, they found a car with passengers holding drugs. At approximately 3:50 [...]
School board opens up online courses
Those looking to upgrade their high school marks, or just learn a thing or two, will soon have an opportunity to do so with the Durham District School Board – and you [...]
Kindergarten registration opens
Parents of young ones about to embark on their first year on school – the time has come to register for kindergarten. Durham District School Board opened its registration [...]
Regional sign bylaw to be enforced
With the provincial byelection coming up, Durham Region is reminding candidates to play by the rules when it comes to their signs. The region is reminding candidates and [...]
Should my teacher friend retire?
By Bill Fox/Columnist Occasionally, I join some retired teachers and some approaching retirement to have dinner. One friend is considering taking an early retirement, so I [...]
Provincial byelection date set
Lorne Coe, left, of the Progressive Conservatives, Niki Lundquist of the NDP and Elizabeth Roy of the Liberals are the three confirmed candidates for the Feb. 11 byelection [...]
December breaks records
El Niño, which occurs when surface water in parts of the Pacific Ocean become warmer than normal, has lead to warmer than normal temperatures in Oshawa. The weather [...]
Done deal
By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express Oshawa’s dream team has lost a few more of its members. The roster of that seemingly untouchable club that hoisted the Memorial Cup [...]
Spitfires burn Gens at home, ruin goalie’s debut
Justin Nichols made 21 saves in his Oshawa Generals debut that saw them fall 4-2 to the Windsor Spitfires. By Joel Wittnebel/The Oshawa Express It was a momentum killer the [...]