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Registration is now open for curbside Christmas tree collection. https://oshawaexpress.ca/register-for-curbside-christmas-t/

DRPS have charged 24 drivers with impaired driving offences in the first three weeks of its Festive R.I.D.E. campaign. https://oshawaexpress.ca/drps-lay-24-impaired-driving-char/

Oshawa MP Colin Carrie and Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu have introduced a new victims' rights bill which calls for greater transparency in the criminal justice system. https://oshawaexpress.ca/carrie-helps-in-fight-for-the-rig/

Durham Region is moving to Orange-Restrict, effective Monday, Nov. 16 as the province announces lower thresholds for its COVID-19 Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework. https://oshawaexpress.ca/durham-facing-more-restrictions-a/

In what would have been its 32nd year, the Durham Region Schools Food for Clothing Exchange has been cancelled due to COVID-19. https://oshawaexpress.ca/annual-food-for-clothing-exchange/

Lakeridge Health is increasing visitor restrictions as community spread continues to increase in Durham. https://oshawaexpress.ca/lakeridge-health-announces-visito/

The region has announced it will be hosting a podcast focusing on the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. https://oshawaexpress.ca/durham-to-host-new-podcast-series/

Oshawa is number one in development approval timelines. The ranking came in a municipal benchmarking study examining 18 major housing markets across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). https://oshawaexpress.ca/oshawa-number-one-in-development-/

A number of COVID-19 outbreaks have been declared in long term care homes across Durham, including three in Oshawa. https://oshawaexpress.ca/covid-19-sweeping-across-durhams-/

The City of Oshawa and the Cultural Leadership Council are inviting the local cultural community to provide input on the impacts of COVID-19 on culture in Oshawa. https://oshawaexpress.ca/city-seeks-feedback-from-oshawas-/

Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole has marked his first 100 days as party leader, noting a lot has been accomplished so far, but he's just getting started. https://oshawaexpress.ca/otoole-im-just-getting-started/

The petition to save the Greenland Dirt Jumps has finally made its way in front of council. https://oshawaexpress.ca/petition-to-save-greenland-dirt-j/

The Region of Durham is encouraging residents to go for regular walks and explore Durham’s paths and trails in recognition of WALKtober, an annual celebration encouraging people to get out and start walking more during the month of October. https://oshawaexpress.ca/celebrate-walktober-this-month-in/

Oshawa is looking to press forward with its Welcoming Streets for the homeless campaign despite concerns from some councillors. https://oshawaexpress.ca/campaign-for-homeless-could-be-ex/

Durham Region Health Department launches online Flu Tracker. https://oshawaexpress.ca/region-launches-flu-tracker/

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In honour of World Polio Day 2020, which is widely recognized on Oct. 24, the Rotary Clubs of Oshawa and Oshawa-Parkwood are co-hosting and livestreaming a World Polio Day event, live and direct to your homes, from the new Global Classroom in the new Centre for Collaborative Education at Durham College. https://oshawaexpress.ca/raising-the-flag-for-world-polio-/

The region is continuing its investigation into a non-police led crisis response team despite delays caused by the pandemic. https://oshawaexpress.ca/region-continues-to-study-non-pol/

A vintage clothing shop will soon be coming to downtown Oshawa. https://oshawaexpress.ca/vintage-clothing-shop-coming-to-d/

As electricity rates are set to increase by two per cent starting Nov. 1, OPUC President Ivano Labricciosa says residents will have options. https://oshawaexpress.ca/hydro-rates-increasing/

Durham police have made an arrest and seized a rifle after concluding a shooting investigation from May. https://oshawaexpress.ca/police-make-arrest-in-may-shooting/

In honour of Small Business Week, Durham Regional Chair John Henry is recognizing small businesses as key drivers to the local economy. https://oshawaexpress.ca/celebrating-small-business-in-dur/

Residents came together to donate just over 2,000 lbs of food this past weekend in support of the hungry by leaving food on their porches for those in need. https://oshawaexpress.ca/a-food-drive-from-your-porch/

Oshawa’s Commissioner of Finance has been appointed to the Municipal Finance Officers’ Association (MFOA) of Ontario Board of Directors. https://oshawaexpress.ca/citys-commissioner-of-finance-to-/

An Oshawa father has been charged with second degree murder in the 2019 death of his infant son. https://oshawaexpress.ca/father-charged-in-infants-homicide/

A senior suffered serious injuries after a single car collision in Oshawa. https://oshawaexpress.ca/single-car-collision-sends-oshawa/

A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Traditions of Durham Retirement Residence in Oshawa. https://oshawaexpress.ca/covid-19-outbreak-at-oshawa-retir/