United Way calling Durham to arms
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express United Way Durham has started a call to arms to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, and is asking for donations to help where the organization can. [...]
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Durham College supports Lakeridge Health
Durham College is supporting healthcare providers around the region, including Lakeridge Health Oshawa, by donating much needed equipment and materials. The college is [...]
Filling the void during COVID-19
Carea outreach is helping to fill the void due to the COVID-19 shutdowns. From 2 to 3 p.m., Carea is setting up shop across the street from Memorial Park on Simcoe Street [...]
Food box program helps most vulnerable
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Community Care Durham (CCD) is stepping up and has been helping the community with their groceries through the “Community to Table” Food [...]
Automotive museum welcomes the Bricklin
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express The newest addition to the Canadian Automotive Museum’s ranks is one of Canada’s most famous – or infamous cars, depending on who [...]
Grandparents to the rescue on birthday
Kieran was still able to celebrate his fifth birthday with his grandparents despite his family needing to self-isolate after a trip to Florida as they watched him open [...]
Lending a voice to those with special needs
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Shayla’s Voice is looking to give those without a voice a way to vocalize their needs and concerns. A non-profit organization, Shayla’s [...]
Oshawa author looks back on the highs and lows of the Expos
Oshawa’s Danny Gallagher recently released his third novel in three years. For the third time in three years, Oshawa author Danny Gallagher has spun out a book – this [...]
Local brewery converting to produce hand sanitizer
Local brewery All or Nothing Brewhouse has halted beer production in order to help fight COVID-19. The brewery will be producing hand sanitizer for local hospitals, [...]
Maple Syrup Festival cancelled due to COVID-19
(Photos by Randy Nickerson) Even though the Maple Syrup Festival was cancelled due to COVID-19, Purple Woods was still accessible for families to enjoy a nice spring walk. [...]