Oshawa: Stay safe, stay home
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express The show must go on for essential services in the city of Oshawa despite the provincial government announcing the closure of all [...]
COVID-19
Interactive self-assessment tool now available
With the increasing severity of the COVID-19 outbreak, Ontario has now launched an enhanced and interactive self-assessment tool. This new tool takes the public through a [...]
Province releases list of essential services that will remain open during lockdown
The province has released its list of essential services that will be allowed to remain open for business during the mandatory closure ordered by Premier Doug Ford. This [...]
Province to close all non-essential services and businesses
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express The provincial government has announced all non-essential workplaces in Ontario will be shutting their doors to fight COVID-19. “Today [...]
COVID-19 hits Hillsdale Terraces
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Four residents in an Oshawa long-term care home have been diagnosed with COVID-19, otherwise known as the coronavirus. The four residents [...]
Lakeridge Health shuts doors for most visitors
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Lakeridge Health has closed its doors to all visitors in order to combat COVID-19 and prevent the spread of the virus. Leslie Motz, [...]
OHL ending season due to COVID-19
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) has announced the regular season has come to an end after pausing the season to help prevent the spread of [...]
Durham Transit to cut fares during pandemic
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Durham Region Transit (DRT) will be opening its doors to all as the transit organization is offering free rides. According to a press [...]
Oshawa Power suspends electricity disconnections
Oshawa Power (OPUC) will be suspending all electricity disconnections due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “As part of our commitment to our customers, we are… suspending all [...]
Trudeau announces temporary closure of U.S.-Canada border
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the United States and Canada have agreed to temporarily restrict all non-essential travel at the [...]