Marcus Patel
Staff Writer · Oshawa Beat
Marcus covers Oshawa, Generals hockey, Lakeridge Health, and city hall for Daily Durham. Before joining the newsroom he spent six years at the Oshawa Express.
Oshawa Generals clinch East Division for first time since 2018, eyes on Memorial Cup
A 4-2 win over the Barrie Colts at the Tribute Communities Centre seals it for head coach Greg Walters and a roster everyone's calling the deepest in years.
Inside Ontario Tech's $40M battery research lab
A new downtown-adjacent research floor is drawing automakers, graduate students, and a fresh round of federal funding.
Lakeridge Health says ER wait times are finally trending down
Hospital leaders credit a new triage model and more overnight staffing, while nurses say the pressure is still far from solved.
287 stories · 5 years covering Durham · 3 NNAs
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Oshawa Generals clinch East Division for first time since 2018, eyes on Memorial Cup
A 4-2 win over the Barrie Colts at the Tribute Communities Centre seals it for head coach Greg Walters and a roster everyone's calling the deepest in years.
Inside Ontario Tech's $40M battery research lab
A new downtown-adjacent research floor is drawing automakers, graduate students, and a fresh round of federal funding.
Lakeridge Health says ER wait times are finally trending down
Hospital leaders credit a new triage model and more overnight staffing, while nurses say the pressure is still far from solved.
Oshawa council greenlights Simcoe Street tower despite heritage concerns
The 28-storey proposal passed after councillors added a heritage documentation condition and a widened sidewalk requirement.
Lakeridge Health expands mental health services in Bowmanville
A new clinic wing is designed to reduce ER pressure and bring youth care closer to home in east Durham.
Why Uxbridge keeps winning 'Trail Capital' for 22 straight years
A local volunteer network, a stubborn council line item, and a trail map that keeps getting better explain the streak.
Beaverton harbour dredging begins ahead of boating season
Brock says the work should be complete before Victoria Day weekend if lake levels stay stable.
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