What city councillors made in 2019
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express City hall has released the amount each councillor was paid by the city in 2019. Councillors currently earn a base salary of $45,062, except [...]
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GM to officially begin making masks out of Oshawa
The federal government has contracted General Motors to provide 10 million face masks out of the Oshawa plant. The masks will be produced over the next year, and production [...]
Oshawa burn ban lifted as weather heats up
Oshawa Fire Services has lifted the fire ban for burn permits issued in March. Residents are reminded that only those individuals with an approved fire permit respecting the [...]
Current state of economy unclear after COVID-19
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Oshawa city staff believe it’s too early to determine the state of the local economy as COVID-19 slows. Speaking with The Oshawa Express, [...]
BIA tax levy increase causes concern for owners
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express A projection has been released showing the Downtown Oshawa Business Improvement Area’s (BIA) tax levy could cost business owners 75 to 500 [...]
New condo possible
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express City hall is debating the merits of an application to build a condominium at the empty lot across from Costco on Ritson Road. The lot, [...]
Unsheltered residents at Camp Samac “adjusting well”: Region
Camp Samac is being used to shelter homeless residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Seen here are Kelly O’Brien, Durham Region’s Director of Income and Employment [...]
Firefighters battle structure fire over weekend
Oshawa firefighters responded to a structure fire on Easthaven Street over the weekend. According to Oshawa firefighters, upon arrival, crews came into heavy fire conditions [...]
Low flooding risk for Oshawa this season
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Oshawa’s water levels are on track to be well below the record highs seen in 2019. According to Alana McDonald, an [...]
Have your say on dust and dirt
Oshawa residents can have their say on whether or not dirt and dust should be cleared from roads and properties in construction areas. The City of Oshawa is inviting the [...]