Names of 13 new veterans to be memorialized on city streets
Jim Brewster and Doug Finney, joined by Ward 3 councillor Bob Chapman, are two of the 13 veterans the city has selected to name streets after. (Photo by Chris Jones) By Chris [...]
NEWS
Elementary teachers beginning work-to-rule action Nov. 26
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express The province’s elementary school teachers union is set to take labour action later this month, but officials say it won’t affect [...]
Region considering plastic ban – again
Durham Region’s works committee has once again asked staff to look into a possible single-use plastic ban. The discussion was reignited by a recent resolution by the Town [...]
City wants feedback on Lakeview Park, online services
The City of Oshawa is looking for the public’s feedback on the redevelopment of Lakeview Park’s playground and splash pad. The plan for the park’s [...]
Bylaw causes confusion
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express The region’s woodland conservation and management bylaw is getting an update. In an attempt to modernize the region’s current bylaw on [...]
Have your say on waste services
Durham residents are invited to offer their ideas and input on how the region manages household waste. According to a media release, the region uses a five “Rs” approach [...]
Application process continues for Ontario Health Team
Supporters of the local application for an Ontario Health Team (OHT) are eagerly awaiting a decision from the Ministry of Health. The team made up of 17 Durham-based [...]
Housing market still red hot in Durham
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express The meteoric rise in 2019 of Durham Region’s housing market continued through October. The Durham Region Association of Realtors (DRAR) [...]
Oshawa could get second pot shop
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Another retail cannabis store could be making its way to Oshawa. The new shop, pitched by Ludmila Goodman, was originally proposed to be in [...]
Proposed large fill site enrages north councillors
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express Councillors in the city’s north are kicking up dust over a proposed large fill site. Whitby-based company Hard-Co Construction is [...]