Amalgamated port authority for Oshawa, Hamilton now a reality
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express Effective June 18, Oshawa’s Port Authority will become an amalgamated entity. Last week, federal Minister of Transport Marc Garneau [...]
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All-way stop coming to 401 exit
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express With a growing city comes an increased flow of traffic. It appears steps will be taken to address traffic concerns in the city’s [...]
City hosting live fire training
Oshawa Fire Services will be conducting live fire investigation training exercises in the area of Wilson and Conlin roads in Oshawa from June 17 to 21. During this period, [...]
Weekend fires cause millions in damage
Two early-morning fires on June 9 caused approximately $6 million in damage. The Ontario Fire Marshal has been called into investigate the first on Bloor Street West (photo [...]
Region tackling stigma surrounding opioid addiction
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express The region is setting its sights on transforming the stigma associated with opioid drug use. Durham’s health department has launched [...]
Game 6 and 7 of NBA finals to air at Tribute Communities Centre
Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Toronto Raptors fans are hoping the NBA finals will go a maximum of five games, but Oshawa will have its own version of “Jurassic [...]
Volunteers needed for Relay for Life
With the annual Relay for Life only a few days away, the Canadian Cancer Society is seeking volunteers to help with the event. Relay for Life in Oshawa takes place at Maxwell [...]
VIDEO – Officers who punched teen followed protocol: DRPS
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express Officers shown in a video pinning down and punching a 16-year-old male teen in Whitby were following protocol, according to Durham police [...]
Robbery suspect arrested, police seek three women
Durham police are seeking these three women in connection to a series of grocery store robberies in Oshawa. A 33-year-man has already been arrested, and faces 22 charges [...]
Spacing issues effect museum operations
The Oshawa Museum is “at capacity,” and spacing issues are hindering the organization’s ability to provide programming and efficiently house collections. By Dave [...]