Durham residents reminded to get their annual flu shot
Influenza season has arrived, and residents are reminded to get their flu shot. “The best way you can stop influenza is by getting the influenza vaccine every year,” said [...]
LIFESTYLES
Librarian recognized for work with youth
Alison Yntema, a librarian with the Oshawa Public Libraries, is the recipient of the Ontario Public Library Association’s 2019 children’s or Youth Services Librarian of [...]
A career spanning over five decades
Ian Thomas is known for songs such as You’ve Got to Know, I Feel a Change Coming, and Saving Face. By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express As he enters his fifth decade in the [...]
The story of Oshawa’s Cenotaph
A historical photo of Oshawa’s cenotaph, located in Memorial Park. The cenotaph was unveiled on Nov. 11, 1924. (Image courtesy of the Oshawa Museum) Jennifer Weymark [...]
Lest we forget
On Monday, Nov. 11, millions of Canadians will gather at their local cenotaphs to recognize the sacrifices made by those who have served our country. It will be no different [...]
War Amps continue into second century
On Nov. 11, Second World War veteran Charlie Jefferson will not only be thinking of all those who have served and continue to serve on behalf of Canada, he will also be [...]
Names of local veterans memorialized in new developments across Oshawa
While most of them have passed on, the names of 13 more of Oshawa’s veterans have been immortalized through streets in some of the city’s newest housing developments. [...]
Efforts to end polio continue
Rotarians from across Durham Region and beyond, local politicians, and other community members joined together recently for the World Polio Day event held at the Global [...]
Highway of Heroes tree campaign continues
(Photo by Chris Jones) The Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign continued its mandate recently by announcing there will be 300 new trees planted along the Farewell Creek Trail in [...]
Paw Patrol to the rescue
No job is too big, no pup is too small for the PAW Patrol. Nickelodeon and Vstar Entertainment Group are bringing PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue,” presented by [...]
