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Suspicious fire engulfs Ajax home; no injuries reported

A fire police describe as suspicious engulfed a home near Salem Road and Fifth Concession Road in Ajax early Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. Durham Regional Police said officers responded at about 1:40 a.m. and that no injuries had been reported to police.

Investigators are seeking information, cellphone video, dashcam recordings and surveillance footage from people who were in the area between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m.

Police said officers assisted with traffic control while firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze.

Santa Claus parades to close Newcastle and Bowmanville roads November 15 and 21

Santa Claus parades will close roads in Newcastle on November 15 and Bowmanville on November 21, 2026, according to the Municipality of Clarington. Emergency access will remain available during the closures. The municipality has advised drivers to use alternative local routes. In Newcastle, King Avenue will be closed between Rudell

Thorold man charged after allegedly pointing gun during Pickering altercation

A 45-year-old Thorold man faces firearm charges after allegedly pointing a gun at someone he knew during an Oct. 24, 2026, verbal altercation near Rougemount Drive and Kingston Road in Pickering, Durham Regional Police said. Police said the victim suffered no physical injuries. The investigation led officers to

Archibald Nuit Blanche White IPA recalled over metal pieces; distribution listed in Quebec

Archibald Inc. is recalling Nuit Blanche White IPA with can codes starting with J28Q61 because of pieces of metal, according to a Canadian Food Inspection Agency notice published Nov. 12, 2026. The affected beer is listed as distributed in Quebec. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency instructs retailers not to use,

CFIA warns against consuming Cold Grind turmeric powder over non-permitted colour

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers, including Clarington residents, not to consume Cold Grind brand Organic Turmeric Powder in 50-gram packages because it contains the non-permitted colour Sudan I. The warning, published Nov. 12, 2026, covers all packages of that product. Residents can identify the affected

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Santa Claus parades to close Newcastle and Bowmanville roads November 15 and 21

Thorold man charged after allegedly pointing gun during Pickering altercation

Archibald Nuit Blanche White IPA recalled over metal pieces; distribution listed in Quebec

CFIA warns against consuming Cold Grind turmeric powder over non-permitted colour