Upgrades for DDSB schools
A number of Durham public schools will be getting some upgrades to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The provincial and federal governments are funding the upgrades [...]
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Combating human trafficking
The Durham Region Human Trafficking Coalition unveiled a newly wrapped police cruiser in honour of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, which is designed to raise [...]
Cleaning up the community
The City of Oshawa is calling on volunteers to help make cleaner neighborhood parks, trails and green spaces across the city, including the downtown core. Community members, [...]
Applicants wanted for downtown action plan steering committee
The City of Oshawa is seeking interested applicants for its newest consultative committee, Group 20Thirty, the steering committee that will support the development of the new [...]
Portion of Wilson Road South closing for construction
A portion of Wilson Road South will be closing in August for the installation of water and sanitary services. The Region of Durham is advising residents that a full road [...]
Lakeview Beach East, West safe for swimming
The Region of Durham says 11 of the region’s 14 beaches are safe for swimming, including Lakeview Beach East and West. Other beaches that are open across the region include [...]
Growing the Greenbelt
MPP Lindsey Park By Courtney Bachar The Province of Ontario is considering adding Darlington Provincial Park to the Greenbelt. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and [...]
Oshawa sets two more building records in June
Construction value issued in Oshawa remained strong last month, with the city setting two building records. Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter says, as one of Canada’s fastest growing [...]
Oshawa Walk of Fame nominations now open
Nominations are open for the 2021-22 Oshawa Walk of Fame. This year, for the first time, the criterion will include group and sentient beings. “We believe that this year [...]
Have your say on expanding health care in Oshawa
The City of Oshawa is calling on community members to help choose the site of Lakeridge Health’s new hospital. The city says a site in north Oshawa is the ideal location [...]