City cancels summer program session
(City of Oshawa photo) Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city has decided to cancel the summer program session, which includes summer camps and July events. In order to [...]
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Region launches waste app contest for groceries
Durham Region wants to help some lucky residents with their grocery bill. Residents can now enter the Durham Region Waste App contest for a chance to win a $100 grocery store [...]
Durham transit drivers honoured for safe driving milestones
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Some Durham Region Transit (DRT) bus drivers are being recognized for their hard work and safe driving in the community. [...]
Another busy year of service to others for Rotary club
Rotary Club President Lennis Trotter By David Andrews/Past President, Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood The members of the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parwkood have been busy serving [...]
Simcoe Hall receives big donation
Simcoe Hall Settlement House received a donation of $5,000 from the Kiwanis Club of Oshawa Durham A.M. The funds will go towards food storage. By Chris Jones/The Oshawa [...]
Oshawa libraries open for take-out service
The wait is over for bookworms looking for something new to read as Oshawa Public Libraries is opening its doors for take-out service. All four library branches in Oshawa [...]
Big Brothers Big Sisters meet-ups continue virtually
Little Brother Nevin and Big Brother Matt were paired together six years ago, and have become best friends through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. By Courtney [...]
City launches new virtual activities series
The City of Oshawa has announced the launch of the new virtual activities series, activeOshawa at Home. activeOshawa at Home offers a variety of online recreation and [...]
Son inspired by his mother’s volunteer work
Tracey Chuvalo and her friends have made 2,500 masks and skull caps to help frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter [...]
Subs donated to healthcare workers, shelters
Firehouse Subs has donated more than 300 meals to organizations and healthcare facilities in Oshawa. A local restaurant franchisee has donated more than 300 meals to local [...]