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The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) began a digital-first recruitment campaign on July 3, 2025. According to DRPS, the campaign will run through September and will use social media, display ads, and other online platforms to reach potential applicants. DRPS cites a highly competitive recruitment landscape as a key reason
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Police said a 29-year-old Ajax man was arrested on July 2, 2025, after officers with Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) executed a search warrant at a residence near Rossland Road West and Marsh Lane. According to police, the search led to the seizure of a firearm and an overcapacity magazine.
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A bullet entered a residence near Prince of Wales Drive and Regal Briar Street in Whitby at around 11:25 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, according to the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). Police said the residents were home at the time but no injuries were reported. The
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A team from the Region of Durham's Works Department took part in the 2025 Ontario Water Works Association (OWWA) Conference and Trade Show, competing in a series of waterworks skills events. The event was held in Ontario and included participants from across the province. Local representation came from
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The Durham Regional Police Service is investigating a swarming incident that took place at 199 Wentworth Street West in Oshawa. According to police, the incident occurred just after midnight on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at a Pizza Pizza location, where a group described as young people created a disturbance before
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Police are asking for the public’s help to identify three suspects in connection to several thefts at a storage facility in Pickering. According to Durham Regional Police, the thefts occurred between May and June 2025 at a facility near Dillingham Road and Brock Road. The thefts involved break-ins to
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The Region of Durham and its community partners plan to hold a free Emancipation Day event at Esplanade Park in Pickering on July 30, 2025. The event is scheduled to take place from 4 to 8 p.m., with the theme “Rooted in Resilience: Embracing Empowerment,” according to the Region.
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Police are seeking two suspects after a robbery at a beauty supply store near Ritson Road North and Adelaide Avenue East in Oshawa on Monday, June 30, 2025. According to the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), officers from Central East Division responded to the incident at around 2:00 p.
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A 47-year-old man was found deceased after a single-vehicle motorcycle collision in Clarington on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, according to Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). Police located the unresponsive man at approximately 1:20 p.m. near Concession Road 6 and Vickers Road. Police said the man had been reported
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John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham, issued a statement from Whitby on July 1 to mark Canada Day in 2025. In the statement, Henry described Durham Region as diverse, inclusive, and vibrant, noting its community spirit and pride. He referenced support for
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Three people were arrested in Whitby after officers from the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) located a stolen vehicle on Wednesday morning, June 25, 2025. This incident occurred near Stellar Drive and Thickson Road South, an area identified by police as the location of the stolen vehicle. The DRPS stated
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Lane restrictions are scheduled on Bloor Street East in Oshawa from July 7 to July 25, according to Durham Region. The restrictions will be in place from 25 metres west of Wilson Road South to 25 metres east of Wilson Road South, including the intersection at Wilson Road South. The