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Durham Regional Police are asking for the public’s assistance following a shooting reported in Ajax late Sunday night. According to police, officers from West Division responded to a call regarding an armed person near Bayly Street West and Kitney Drive at approximately 11:55 p.m. on July 27,
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Mandatory water restrictions are in effect for Bowmanville residents and businesses as of July 28, according to a notice from Durham Region. The restrictions will remain in place until further notice. The notice from Durham Region does not specify which water uses are included in the restrictions. This lack of
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Residents and businesses in Bowmanville are required to immediately stop all non-essential indoor and outdoor water use, according to a notice issued by the Regional Municipality of Durham. The restrictions will remain in effect until further notice. The Regional Municipality of Durham stated that the order was put in place
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An 85-year-old woman named Mary has been reported missing from Oshawa, according to Durham Regional Police. She was last seen at about 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in the area of Park Road North and Humber Avenue. Police and her family are concerned for her well-being.
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Constable Marissa Galipeau and police service dog Koa have joined the K9 Unit of the Durham Regional Police Service, according to a DRPS announcement on July 25. The police service stated that the team recently completed 14 weeks of training, which included tracking, building searches, evidence recovery, and obedience. Police
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A 47-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a series of potted plant thefts from homes in Ajax. According to the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), the thefts took place during the early morning hours of Saturday, July 12, 2025. The incidents occurred at multiple residences near Westney Road
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Police charged a 24-year-old Ajax man after a firearm was discharged in Oshawa on the morning of July 19, according to Durham Regional Police. The incident occurred around 10:45 a.m. in the area of Oxford Street and Stone Street. Police reported that several 9-1-1 calls were made regarding
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A 46-year-old Whitby man was arrested on July 20, 2025, for allegedly breaching a court-imposed prohibition order by visiting Heydenshore Park, according to the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). Police stated the court order prohibits the man from attending parks, playgrounds, and other places where children under 16 are reasonably
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A 27-year-old man was arrested in Whitby on Sunday, July 20, 2025, following multiple alleged breaches of probation, according to Durham Regional Police. Officers responded to a report of an unwanted person at a residence near Chestnut Street East and Perry Street around 7:20 p.m. The case is
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A $10 million expansion of the Triforest manufacturing plant in Ajax has been completed, according to a joint announcement from Invest Durham and the Town of Ajax’s Business Engagement and Supports Team. Trial production at the expanded facility began in June, with full operations starting this month, according to
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Residents may take part in a virtual community engagement session about plans for outdoor spaces at the former Ritson School site, according to the Region of Durham. The meeting is scheduled for August 12, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. via Zoom, and will focus on collecting public input
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The Durham Region Health Department has alerted the public to a potential measles exposure at Salem United Reformed Church, 2607 Concession Road 4 in Bowmanville. The Health Department states that an individual who is not a Durham Region resident visited the church while contagious on July 20, 2025, from 9: