2020 budget in the books
The 2020 budget has been given a seal of approval by city council, and the final tally is not far off from what was originally recommended just over a month ago. The budget [...]
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Affordable housing a key issue in Durham
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express More than 66 per cent of respondents to a housing survey from the region have identified affordable housing as a key issue. The region [...]
Region could host municipal leaders
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Durham could be making its bid to host a group of 150 municipal leaders from all across Canada. Despite some hesitation from committee [...]
Meeting to address incinerator increase
The public has another chance to raise their opinions on a potential capacity increase at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC). Durham and York Regions are proposing to [...]
Housing market beating the cold
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express Durham Region’s hot housing market continued throughout November. The Durham Region Association of Realtors (DRAR) reported 872 [...]
Free transit on New Year’s Eve
Photo courtesy Durham Region Transit Durham Region Transit wants to help residents celebrate safely this New Year’s Eve. On Tuesday, Dec. 31, after 8 p.m., residents and [...]
More officers needed: DRPA president
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express The president of the Durham Region Police Association says it’s “a mistake” that more than 20 new officers have been cut out of the [...]
Region sets budget benchmark
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express The regional portion of property taxes is set to increase by 2.5 per cent after the council’s most recent meeting. After instructing staff [...]
Holiday bus hits the road
Photo courtesy Durham Region Transit Durham Region Transit has unveiled a new holiday-themed bus that will be seen throughout communities for the rest of 2019. The bus will [...]
Chief: Risks in reduced budget
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Durham’s police services board has approved the proposed 2020 budget, but the Chief of Police warns it could have potential consequences. [...]