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Two members of the Progressive Conservative government have been given a Thursday deadline to get vaccinated.

Planning for the future Posted on June 9, 2021 by oshawaexpress in COMMUNITY, COMMUNITY Community Care Durham (CCD) has received a grant which will help them plan for the future. MPP Lorne Coe and Dave Saunders, chair of the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) local Grant Review Team, met with CCD representatives recently to hear more about the work happening as a result of the grant. According to CCD, the grant will allow the organization to continue moving forward from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic by refreshing its Strategic Plan and implementing a new fundraising strategy ...

Ontario investing $690,000 in the manufacturing sector The training program is led by the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, and the online courses will be offered at no cost to the employee. May 18, 2021   Canadian Plastics The Ontario government is investing nearly $690,000 to train 260 manufacturing workers and apprentices on how to improve productivity, keep them safe on the job, and strengthen supply chains. The program, led by the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME), aims to help the sector quickly adapt to new challenges, such as the ones brought abo...

Improving quality of life for seniors, people with disabilities Posted on April 17, 2021 by oshawaexpress in NEWS, REGION The Region of Durham is applauding the province’s recent funding announcement that will help improve the quality of life for seniors and people living with disabilities. The province recently announced funding of up to $60,000 for an Inclusive Community Grant for the Durham Enhanced Technology and Virtual Learning Series. Through a proposed two-part initiative – involving virtual learning and increased access to public transit – the region and its local commun...

Province extends toll rate freeze on Highways 412, 418 Posted on April 15, 2021 by oshawaexpress in NEWS, PROVINCIAL Durham MPP Lindsay Park is applauding the province’s recent announcement to extend the toll rate freeze for two more years on Highways 412 and 418. “The people of Durham need financial relief as we continue to fight the pandemic and work towards our local economic recovery,” states Park, noting continuing the freeze on the 412 and 418 tolls through to 2023 will help businesses, families and residents during this challenging time. Ontario Transportation Minister Car...