PULSE 901 detour closes Centre and Simcoe stops in Oshawa Nov. 11

Durham Region Transit’s PULSE 901 will detour in Oshawa from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, because of road closures for the Remembrance Day ceremony, according to the transit agency. All stops on Centre and Simcoe streets between Adelaide Avenue and Bloor

Bowmanville Hospital redevelopment contract awarded; major construction set for 2027

Lakeridge Health and Infrastructure Ontario awarded PCL Partnerships the contract on Nov. 5, 2026, to design, build and finance the redevelopment of Bowmanville Hospital, which will more than double its size. Site preparation is scheduled for fall 2026, with major construction to begin in 2027. The hospital will remain open

PULSE 900 to bypass downtown Whitby stops for November 11 service

Durham Region Transit’s PULSE 900 will detour through downtown Whitby on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to noon because of a road closure for the Remembrance Day service. The transit agency says buses will not serve Dundas Street stops between Henry Street and Garden Street

Route 421 detour to bypass five Trulls Road stops November 5–20

Durham Region Transit’s Route 421 will detour via Nash Road and George Reynolds Drive in Clarington from November 5 to 20, 2026, bypassing five Trulls Road stops because of road construction, according to the transit agency. Temporary stops will operate along the detour. The change affects service on Trulls

Road worker, 31, dies after reversing dump truck strikes him in Pickering

A 31-year-old road worker died after a dump truck reversing southbound struck him during asphalt repairs on Peter Matthews Drive in Pickering on November 2, 2026, Durham Regional Police said. Police responded at about 2:40 p.m. near Alexander Knox Drive. The worker was taken to a

Townline Road North watermain repairs to restrict lanes November 4–5

Watermain repairs will bring lane restrictions to Townline Road North between Kilmaurs Avenue and Margate Drive on November 4 and 5, 2026, according to Durham Region. The affected section is in Clarington and Oshawa. Nearby residents and businesses in both municipalities may experience temporary water pressure fluctuations during the repairs,

BSA Wiberg recalls five dry mixes over metal pieces in Quebec and Nova Scotia

BSA Wiberg Inc. recalled five dry mixes on Oct. 30, 2026, because of pieces of metal, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The affected products were distributed in Quebec and Nova Scotia to hotels, restaurants, institutions and manufacturers; Ontario distribution is not listed. The recall applies to specific product

Toronto man charged in Durham human trafficking investigation; police seek other victims

Durham Regional Police have charged a 42-year-old Toronto man following an investigation into allegations that he forced a woman into the sex trade across the Greater Toronto Area. Investigators believe there may be additional victims. The woman came forward to police in the summer of 2026 and reported

Clarington seeks feedback on 10-year event strategy and Bowmanville grounds

Clarington is seeking residents’ feedback through a survey to inform its 10-year Special Event Strategy and Action Plan for events across Clarington and an Operational Event Plan for the new outdoor Sports and Event Grounds at 801 Maple Grove Road in Bowmanville. The municipality says the plans will address

Durham College outlines millwright career paths and apprenticeship exemptions

Durham College says graduates of its Mechanical Technician – Millwright program can pursue work in industries ranging from nuclear power to water treatment and are eligible for exemption from all in-school requirements for industrial millwright apprenticeship training (IMM 433A). Employers may still require additional classroom training, the college said in

DRT permanently closes westbound Kingston Road stop at Wicks

Durham Region Transit permanently closed westbound Kingston Road stop #1590 at Wicks on November 3, 2026. The closure affects Pulse 900 and N1. The transit agency is directing riders who used the Wicks stop to stop #1591, Kingston westbound at Salem, located west of Salem Road.

Shore Line Road lane restrictions set for November 9–30 in Brock

Drivers on Shore Line Road in Brock Township will face lane restrictions between Mara Road and the Durham Region–Simcoe County boundary from November 9 to 30, 2026, for culvert replacements and ditching, according to the Region of Durham. Unfavourable weather may affect the schedule. The work on Shore Line