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Durham Region Transit to suspend buses Friday night in strike preparation

Justin Barber

04 Jun 2025

Durham Region Transit has announced that all bus service will end by 11 p.m. on Friday, June 6, as the agency prepares for a possible strike scheduled for Saturday, June 7. According to Durham Region Transit, regular service will resume on June 7 if a labour agreement is reached.

Durham Region Transit has published a list of last scheduled trips before service ends. The agency recommends that passengers arrange alternative transportation if needed. More information is available at DurhamRegionTransit.com/updates. No information on the duration of any potential service disruption has been provided by Durham Region Transit at this time.

Police Relaunch Operation Freeze to Reward Positive Youth Actions in Durham

Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has announced the return of Operation Freeze, a program in which officers distribute coupons for free Froster drinks to youth observed exhibiting positive behaviour in the community. According to DRPS, the initiative launched on June 5, 2025, and coupons can be redeemed at any Circle

DRT to Close Taunton Road Eastbound Stop #381 for Construction Starting June 9

Durham Region Transit (DRT) will temporarily close stop #381 on Taunton Road eastbound at Anderson Street starting Monday, June 9, 2025. The closure will remain in effect until further notice, according to DRT. The closure affects DRT routes 319 and 915, which normally serve this stop. Passengers are advised by

Climate Change Report Links Increased Vector-Borne Diseases to Durham Region

The Durham Region Health Department has released a report stating that climate change is expected to increase the spread and incidence of vector-borne diseases among residents of Durham Region and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, as well as other Indigenous Peoples in the area. The report, titled "

Route 302 Detour in Brooklin During Spring Fair Parade on June 7, 2025

Durham Region Transit (DRT) will detour Route 302 in Brooklin on June 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. because of road closures for the Brooklin Spring Fair Parade. The temporary detour affects regular stop locations during the parade hours, with some stops unavailable, according

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Police Relaunch Operation Freeze to Reward Positive Youth Actions in Durham

DRT to Close Taunton Road Eastbound Stop #381 for Construction Starting June 9

Climate Change Report Links Increased Vector-Borne Diseases to Durham Region

Route 302 Detour in Brooklin During Spring Fair Parade on June 7, 2025