Henry prioritizing GO extension, Pickering Airport, growth
Durham Regional Chair John Henry has expressed his desire to prioritize the extension of GO train services to Bowmanville, as well as the Pickering Airport and continued [...]
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Upgrades scheduled for Harmony Creek Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express The Harmony Creek Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station is getting an upgrade to start off 2020. At their last session before going on the [...]
Region wants input on future of broadband internet
The Region of Durham is reaching out to the public for feedback on the future of broadband internet services. The region has launched surveys on broadband services targeted [...]
Anderson reflects on tenure at Lakeridge Health
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express After three years in the top spot at Lakeridge Health, Matthew Anderson is moving on up. Anderson, current president and CEO of Durham [...]
Peak flu season is here, but vaccines still available
The flu season is here and is expected to peak in around this time. There is still time for Durham Region residents to get their annual flu shot and prevent the spread of the [...]
Water, sewer rates reworked
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Durham’s water and sewer rates are set to rise after a lengthy regional council debate. Oshawa’s Ward 5 city and regional councillor [...]
Region looking at potential heritage rebate program
The Oshawa Museum’s Robinson House is a well-known property of heritage importance. Durham Region staff are considering a rebate program for such properties. By Chris [...]
Region again asked to help proposed hospices
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Officials behind two proposed hospices are looking to the region for financial help. Durham Region Hospice and VON Durham Region are asking [...]
Police seek approval on new vehicles ahead of budget
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Durham police are looking for pre-budget approval to add 36 new vehicles to its fleet in 2020. At its most recent meeting, the Durham Police [...]
Police board gets $7.5 million in provincial grants
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express The Durham Regional Police Services Board has received $7.5 million over three years in provincial funding for a number of initiatives. [...]