COVID-19 shuts down the province
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Ontario Premier Doug Ford has declared a state of emergency in Ontario until March 31 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are [...]
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Trudeau announces restrictions on entry into Canada
In an address to the nation, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that Canada will be closing its borders to international travel effective Wednesday, March 18, [...]
UPDATED: Government officials urging calm over COVID-19
David Kiff found himself with the last box of kleenex after many shelves have been emptied in stores all across the country due to the COVID-19 panic. By Chris Jones/The [...]
Council votes to shut community centres, cancel rec programs
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express It was a tense meeting as Oshawa city council held an emergency meeting where they voted to close all city recreation and culture programs [...]
Oshawa post-secondary institutions suspend classes due to COVID-19
By Dave Flaherty /The Oshawa Express The affect of the coronavirus pandemic is being felt at Oshawa’s post-secondary institutions. Durham College has cancelled all classes [...]
Catholic teachers reach agreement
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express After nearly seven months without a contract, one of Ontario’s major teachers unions has reached a settlement with the Ford government. [...]
Province shuts down schools for three weeks amid COVID-19 fears
Ontario schools are set to close their doors until mid-April due to fears surrounding COVID-19. Today Premier Doug Ford, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Christine [...]
Regional council updated Durham’s COVID-19 efforts
As COVID-19, or the coronavirus, continues to hold the world in its grip, Durham regional council received an update on local efforts to address the issue. Along with [...]
Making homes greener
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Durham Region has received a $60,000 grant towards the design of an energy renovation program for homeowners. The money comes from the [...]
Weight restrictions on regional roads
Durham Region’s works department is advising residents of a restriction on motor vehicles heavier than 5,000 kg (five tonnes) on designated roads during the spring season [...]