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Doug Thomson Oshawa’s newest Senior of the Year
New signal at Rossland and Michael Starr Trail
Posted on May 10, 2021 by oshawaexpress in COMMUNITY, COMMUNITY
Doug Thomson (Photo supplied)
A long-time Oshawa resident has been recognized for his contributions to the community.
Doug Thomson, who will turn 80 in December, was recently recognized as the 2021 recipient of the Senior of the Year Award.
Oshawa City Council endorsed the nomination from Oshawa Public Libraries at its April 26 meeting.
“I was a little surprised to say the least,” says Thomson, adding he’s very proud to have been nominated.
Thomson moved to Oshawa in 1975 and has been an active member of the community ever since.
Best-selling author Jennifer Robson speaking at Oshawa Public Libraries
Posted on March 16, 2021 by oshawaexpress in COMMUNITY, COMMUNITY
International best-selling author Jennifer Robson will be joining Oshawa Public Libraries (OPL) for its Writer-in-Residence series.
Robson will join OPL live on Zoom on Wednesday, March 24 at 2 p.m. for the history spotlight event, where she will discuss her newest release, Our Darkest Night. A question-and-answer session will follow.
Robson, a self-proclaimed lifelong history nerd with an academic background, was an editor by profession who now feels lucky to call herself a fulltime writer. Her novels are set during and after the two world wars.
Oshawa libraries offering virtual tax prep clinic
Posted on March 1, 2021 by oshawaexpress in CITY, NEWS
Oshawa Public Libraries is offering a free virtual tax preparation clinic.
Oshawa Public Libraries will be offering its tax preparation clinic virtually this year.
In March and April, eligible individuals with a modest income and simple tax situation can arrange to have their 2020 taxes prepared, free of charge through the library.
The initiative is in partnership with the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program and the Canada Revenue Agency.
“During these challenging times, the library recognizes that this valuable service provides equal access to those who need support and may be missing out on important tax credits and benefits,” says Oshawa Public Libraries CEO Frances Newman.
City facilities reopening March 1
Mayor urges residents to remain vigilant
Posted on February 24, 2021 by oshawaexpress in CITY, COVID-19, NEWS
Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter
As Oshawa and Durham Region have moved into the Red Zone of the province’s COVID-19 Response Framework, Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter says while that’s good news, residents still need to remain vigilant.
“That means wearing a mask, washing our hands, staying apart, and try and stay within our family units to be able to make sure that we’re part of the flattening of the curve,” he says.