Planning to begin for city’s 100th anniversary celebrations
The City of Oshawa has started to plan for its 100th anniversary celebrations in 2024. Members of the city’s community centennial committee will work over the next four [...]
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Oshawa celebrates Black History Month
(Photo courtesy City of Oshawa) By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter As February marks Black History Month, the City of Oshawa is highlighting [...]
Registration open for activeOshawa at Home winter programs
Residents looking for ways to keep their kids active at home can now participate in virtual programs through the city. Registration is now open for activeOshawa at Home [...]
Helping seniors through pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grapple with the community and stay-at-home orders remain in effect, combatting isolation continues to be an ongoing struggle for many. [...]
Oshawa libraries checking in on seniors
Oshawa Public Libraries, McLaughlin Branch. (Photo courtesy Oshawa Public Libraries) The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many challenges and uncertainty. The province’s [...]
Record year for DRPS food and toy drive
DRPS Cst. Darryl Rice collected a large donation as part of the 32nd annual Food and Toy Drive. (Photo courtesy DRPS) The DRPS 32nd annual Food and Toy Drive was a [...]
Oshawa libraries still open for curbside pick-up
The Oshawa Public Libraries are still open for take-out despite the state-of-emergency and stay-at-home order recently announced by the province. The library is reminding [...]
Alzheimer’s through the lens of the beholder
A mother and grandmother living with Alzheimer’s disease are sharing their story in honour of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. The Alzheimer Society has launched a four-part [...]
Library learning resources available for students online
As students continue to learn from home, Oshawa Public Libraries is reminding families they are committed to helping students during this time. The library’s website [...]
Baby boy first baby born in 2021 at Lakeridge Health
Bryanna Kleinsteuber, and Caleb Penton welcomed baby Bentley at 2:08 a.m. on New Year’s Day. (Photo courtesy Lakeridge Health) The first baby of the new year didn’t [...]