Food box program helps thousands
Community Care Durham’s Food Box program has helped feed a lot of people in its first year. Originally launched just prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to address [...]
COMMUNITY
New community garden in north Oshawa
Szanne Mcnutt (left) and Carol Vandersanden of We Grow Food work with volunteers in the community to help maintain the gardens in Oshawa, including The South Patch on Glen [...]
Doug Thomson Oshawa’s newest Senior of the Year
Doug Thomson (Photo supplied) By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express A long-time Oshawa resident has been recognized for his contributions to the community. Doug Thomson, who [...]
Making roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists
(Photo courtesy Durham Region) The Region of Durham, in partnership with Oshawa and other municipalities, is continuing to make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists to cross [...]
Youth group advocating for better mental health support
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express A local youth group advocating for better mental health services is praising cross-partisan support from political leaders. Future [...]
Back Door Mission receives $10,000 grant to help Oshawa’s most vulnerable
(Photo courtesy Back Door Mission) By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express The Back Door Mission at Mission United is the recipient of a local grant that will allow the [...]
Luke’s Place receives Victim Services Award of Distinction
Luke’s Place Luke’s Place has been recognized for the expansion of its innovative Virtual Legal Clinic in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization received [...]
Carter stands up for Asian communities in fight against racism
In honour of Asian and South Asian Heritage Month in May, Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter is reminding Oshawa residents there is zero tolerance for racism in the community. Carter [...]
Oshawa resident wins big
(Photo courtesy OLG) Saying “yes” to Encore paid off for Oshawa resident Russell Horsfall after he won $1 million in the March 30, 2021 Lotto Max draw. Horsfall, a [...]
Station Gallery bringing virtual art to students
(Photo credit Station Gallery) Station Gallery is supporting local teachers and students from the Durham District School Board with an innovative new program designed to [...]