Funding opportunities available for community service providers
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Region of Durham has convened a Durham Region COVID-19 Funders’ Table. It includes the United Way, Durham Community Foundation, [...]
COVID-19
Durham College sees layoffs amidst pandemic
Durham College has had to lay off 29 full-time support and administrative staff due to the financial impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. (Durham College photo) By Courtney [...]
Ontario Tech students complete winter semester despite pandemic
(Ontario Tech photo) By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Despite Ontario Tech University having to transition to an online learning system amidst the COVID-19 [...]
Camp Samac still helping the homeless
Since the unsheltered program began at Camp Samac in May, the region has been able to transition seven residents into housing. By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI [...]
City focusing on business in upcoming town hall
Residents will have the opportunity to learn more and ask questions about COVID-19 relief efforts in Oshawa. Residents can ask about Oshawa’s reopening, the Mayor’s [...]
Region enforces masks in public spaces
Durham Region Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Kyle has announced masks will be mandatory in public spaces starting Friday, July 10. By Chris Jones/The Oshawa [...]
Firefighters hand out masks, soap to residents
Oshawa firefighters could be seen handing out masks and soap to residents recently. They were joined by Durham MPP Lindsey Park, Ward 5 City Councillor John Gray, Oshawa [...]
Public washrooms reopening at Lakeview Park – but there’s a catch
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Lakeview Park is once again open to the public, and so are its washrooms, but access will be restricted. The city recently announced [...]
Marimpietri proud to work on economic recovery
Economic Recovery Task Force Chair Tito-Dante Marimpietri says its difficult to narrow down which projects have him most excited, but notes there has been more than $293 [...]
New garden of appreciation at Lakeridge Health
A new 300-square-foot garden displaying a colourful thank you message can be seen in Alexandra Park, across from the entrance of Lakeview Health Oshawa, which was created by [...]