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Investigators with the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) Offender Management Unit arrested 202 people, executed 267 warrants, and laid 406 charges during an eight-week operation across Durham Region, according to DRPS. The operation, called Project GIANT, was conducted from March to May 2025 and focused on arresting individuals with outstanding
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Lane restrictions will be in effect on Mara Road (Regional Road 23) in the Township of Brock from June 23 to August 26. The restricted area will be between 370 metres north of Franklin Street and Highway 12. The Regional Municipality of Durham has stated that these restrictions are necessary
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A 69-year-old woman was found deceased following a house fire at Primrose Court and Fairport Road in Pickering on June 11, 2025. Investigators have ruled the death a homicide, according to a statement issued by the Durham Regional Police Service on June 19, 2025. The police responded to the fire
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Durham Region has been named one of the world's Top7 Intelligent Communities for the fourth consecutive year, according to an announcement on June 19 by regional officials. The recognition is awarded annually by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF). The ICF selects the Top7 Intelligent Communities based on criteria
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Human remains were found in Courtice, according to the Durham Regional Police Service on June 18. Investigators stated they have reason to believe the remains are those of Justin, a 38-year-old man previously reported missing from Courtice. Police have asked that the image of the missing individual be removed from
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Police are seeking assistance to identify a man following several fraudulent credit card transactions in Oshawa and Pickering. The Durham Regional Police Service's Central West Division received a report about these incidents on July 18, 2024. According to police, the victim's credit cards were used for
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) will increase fare rates throughout its transit system starting July 1, 2025, according to an announcement from the Regional Municipality of Durham. The changes apply to single rides and monthly passes for adults, youth aged 13 to 19, seniors aged 65 and over, and riders enrolled
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An arrest warrant has been issued for a 24-year-old Oshawa man following an alleged assault near Steeplechase Street and Windfields Farm Drive just after 10:30 p.m. on June 1, 2025, according to the Durham Regional Police Service. Police stated the incident involved a suspect who approached two individuals
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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,
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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
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A 16-year-old male was stabbed in Ajax late Friday night, and Durham Regional Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with video footage of the incident. The stabbing occurred around 11:55 p.m. on June 13 in the area of Audley Road and Lythgoe Lane, according to police. Police
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A 21-year-old is in hospital after being stabbed on Saturday, June 14 in the area of Oxford Street and Wentworth Street West in Oshawa, according to Durham Regional Police. Officers from Central East Division responded to a call about the incident at approximately 11:40 a.m. and found the