Region appoints new social services commissioner
Stella Danos-Papaconstantinou The region has found their new commissioner of social services. Stella Danos-Papaconstantinou will take over the position effective Sept. 3. [...]
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Both Oshawa beaches now open
Both Lakeview Beach East and Lakeview Beach West are now open to the public. After being closed for most of the summer due to dangerous conditions, Lakeview Beach West has [...]
Amalgamated port authority names board of directors
Oshawa city manager Paul Ralph and MP Colin Carrie both expressed surprised over the appointment of the board of directors of the newly amalgamated Hamilton Oshawa Port [...]
Lakeview Park beach made more accessible
The City of Oshawa has installed mats at Lakeview Park’s beach to allow those with disabilities to reach the water. (Photo by Chris Jones) By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express [...]
Health department stressing importance of water safety
As families enjoy local beaches and swimming pools this summer, residents are reminded to keep the safety of children, especially those under 10 years of age, in mind. Durham [...]
Radar signs installed to deter speedy drivers
In an effort to deter speeding, the Region of Durham has placed radar reedback signs at intersections such as this one in Oshawa. (Photo by Chris Jones) By Chris Jones/The [...]
Region launches Mini Passport program
The region’s health department wants families to travel around the region with the Mini Passport program. Until Oct. 5, Durham Health is encouraging families to get out and [...]
Rent prices stable in Oshawa
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express Rent prices in Oshawa remained stable in June, but continue to be well above 2018 levels. According to a report from PadMapper, the [...]
MP warns of cybersecurity threats
It appears politicians are no safer on the World Wide Web than anyone else. Oshawa Conservative MP Colin Carrie says he recently became aware of a bogus account attempting to [...]
Region calls for changes to Housing Services Act
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Regional council is calling for changes to the province’s proposed Housing Services Act. At their most recent meeting sitting as committee [...]