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The Region of Durham is seeking resident input through an online survey as part of its Bicycle Parking Guidelines Project. According to the Region, the survey is open until July 28, 2025. The survey aims to collect feedback on bicycle parking in public spaces, including community and recreation centres, libraries,
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A 27-year-old Toronto woman was arrested in Pickering by Durham Regional Police after officers say they discovered a firearm in her vehicle during a traffic stop early Tuesday morning. The stop took place at approximately 2:15 a.m. on July 15, 2025, near Brock Road and Rossland Road West.
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A 28-year-old man was arrested in Oshawa after fleeing police on Saturday, July 12, 2025, according to Durham Regional Police Service. Police responded at about 9:00 a.m. to a report of a person slumped behind the wheel in the area of Wilson Road South and Dean Avenue. Officers
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced that Grandview Street North in Oshawa will be closed for one day on July 18, 2025, between Columbus Road East and Winchester Road (Concession Road 7) to complete paving. The Region stated that the schedule may change if weather conditions are unfavourable. Access
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The Council of The Regional Municipality of Durham passed By-law No. 2025-027 on June 25, 2025, amending By-law No. 39-2022 regarding development charges for transit services. The amendment changes the date for the next adjustment of these charges from July 1, 2025, to November 1, 2025. The change sets a
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The Regional Municipality of Durham Council passed By-law No. 2025-028 on June 25, 2025, to amend the Regional Residential and Non-Residential Development Charge By-law No. 42-2023. The amendment changes the scheduled adjustment date for development charges from July 1 to November 1, 2025. According to the official notice, the adjustment
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Drivers are required by the Highway Traffic Act to leave at least one metre of space when passing a bicycle or e-bike traveling in the same direction. On July 14, the Regional Municipality of Durham issued a reminder to residents about this rule. The one-metre passing law applies to all
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A 63-year-old man was arrested on July 9, 2025, after Durham Regional Police said he approached three youths in a public washroom at Heydenshore Kiwanis Park in Whitby and invited them to his vehicle. The youths reported the interaction to their parents, who then contacted police. Police stated they are
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One person was found dead after a house fire in Ajax late Friday night, according to Durham Regional Police. Police responded to a call about an armed man threatening family members at a home near Taunton Road East and Salem Road North around 11:10 p.m. on July 11,
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Durham Regional Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old named Yusuf, who was last seen in Oshawa on Friday, July 11, 2025, near Stevenson Road South and Gibb Street. Police and Yusuf’s family have expressed concern for his wellbeing. This information matters because police are asking the public for
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A 17-year-old male from Toronto has been charged following an incident involving a firearm at the Oshawa Centre on October 7, 2024, according to the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). The police report that the event occurred around 7:20 p.m. at the south end of the mall, where
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Police report that a 37-year-old man was arrested in Whitby and a loaded firearm was seized. The arrest occurred on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, near Hickory Street and Dundas Street. The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) states the arrest followed an incident on Sunday, July 6, when Central West Division