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Police Seek Witnesses Following Hate-Motivated Graffiti Incident in Oshawa

Justin Barber

16 Jun 2025

Police are asking for witnesses following the discovery of hate-motivated graffiti in Oshawa on June 15. Officers from the East Division of Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) responded at approximately 2:50 p.m. to a report of property defacement in the area of Adelaide Avenue East and Townline Road North.

According to the DRPS, the incident is being investigated as a targeted act, with investigators stating the victim’s home was specifically selected. The graffiti contained hateful and derogatory slurs.

Police are encouraging anyone with information about the incident to contact Detective Constable Cronin of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers.

Durham Region Transit Committee Names Vice-Chair and Announces Transit Updates at June Meeting

Members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee met in Whitby on June 4 to discuss recent updates regarding Durham Region Transit services. The committee's agenda included the appointment of a new Vice-Chair, results from the 2025 Customer Service Survey, an update on the electric bus program, and

Nominations Open for 2025 Accessibility Awards in Durham Region

Nominations for the 2025 Accessibility Awards in Durham Region are now open, according to the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC). The AAC states that individuals and businesses who have made significant contributions to improving accessibility in the region may be nominated. For the first time, the AAC is allowing residents, peers,

George Street Work in Bowmanville to Begin Late June, Municipality Says

Reconstruction is scheduled to begin the week of June 23, 2025, on George Street West between North Street and Manvers Road, and on George Street East between Mill Street North and Beaver Street North in Bowmanville, according to the Municipality of Clarington. The municipality states that the work is expected

Weather report for Jun 16, 2025

Expect a partly cloudy start to your week in Clarington, with temperatures reaching a comfortable high near 20°C this afternoon. Light winds will make it a pleasant day to be outdoors. Overnight, look for clear skies and a mild low of around 11°C. The weather remains stable and

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Durham Region Transit Committee Names Vice-Chair and Announces Transit Updates at June Meeting

Nominations Open for 2025 Accessibility Awards in Durham Region

George Street Work in Bowmanville to Begin Late June, Municipality Says

Weather report for Jun 16, 2025