Oshawa Micro-Housing Pilot Project underway
Posted on May 17, 2021 by oshawaexpress in NEWS, REGION
There will be 10 micro-home units in two clusters of five units. They will be modular, manufactured indoors and brought to the site for final installation of foundations pre-constructed on the site. Above is the preliminary site layout. (Photo supplied)
The vulnerable population in Oshawa is getting some extra support.
The Region of Durham is moving forward with the Oshawa Micro-Housing Pilot Project, which will see a 10-unit micro-home community in central Oshawa.
Occupancy is projected for fall 2021 and will offer temporary transitional housing, with various supports, including financial assistance, employment services, mental health and addictions support, life skills and more, according to the region.
Oshawa, Region helping the homeless
Region committed to ending chronic homelessness
Posted on April 23, 2021 by oshawaexpress in CITY, COVID-19, NEWS
The City of Oshawa is working to continue supporting those most vulnerable in the community.
The city, along with the Region of Durham, partner agencies and the faith community have a number of programs in place to help those vulnerable and unsheltered individuals in Oshawa’s downtown.
Those working with the city and region to support these vulnerable individuals include the Primary Care Outreach Program, Mission United, operating out of the Back Door Mission, On Point, Welcoming Streets, the HepC Team, and Spirit of Service.
Durham Region Health issues Extreme Cold Weather alert for Oshawa
Posted on March 4, 2021 by oshawaexpress in NEWS, REGION
Durham Region Health Department has issued an Extreme Cold Weather alert for Oshawa.
The alert will be in effect from the evening of Thursday, March 4 until the morning of Friday, March 5.
According to the region, extreme cold weather alerts are issued when Environment Canada forecasts a temperature of minus 15 degrees Celsius or colder, and/or a wind chill of minus 20 degrees Celsius or colder.
During extremely cold temperatures, the region says residents should consider rescheduling outdoor activities or limiting time outdoors. When outside, residents should dress in layers, cover exposed skin and stay dry.