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On October 6, 2024, a fire occurred in a residential area of Oshawa, specifically at Eddystone Path and Okanagan Path. The fire, which has been classified as arson, caused extensive damage to multiple homes, with damages estimated to exceed $2 million. Fortunately, the occupants of the affected residence were able
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On October 24, 2024, an incident occurred in Whitby involving two male suspects during a Facebook marketplace transaction. The event took place around 7:20 p.m. near Rolling Acres Drive and Daines Drive. The victim, who had listed a jacket for sale, met with a potential buyer at a
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A male suspect has been arrested in connection with an attempted carjacking incident in Pickering. The event occurred on June 9, 2024, around 11:45 p.m. near Taunton Road and New Whites Road. The victim reported that three individuals attempted to steal their vehicle at gunpoint using vehicles that
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Durham Region, in collaboration with Environmental 360 Solutions, has been awarded the 2024 Prestige Public Private Partnership award by the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association. This recognition is for their battery recycling program, which is noted for its effective partnership in managing household hazardous waste. Since the program'
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On October 25, 2024, a 27-year-old man from Oshawa, identified as Arsh Sharma, was charged after allegedly pointing a laser at a Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) helicopter. The incident occurred around 11:05 p.m. in the area of Deer Valley Drive and Snowbird Street, Oshawa. The DRPS Air1
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The Durham Region Health Department has announced the availability of the annual influenza (flu) vaccine and the updated COVID-19 vaccine for area residents. The flu vaccine is designed to protect against the influenza virus, a contagious respiratory illness, while the updated COVID-19 vaccine targets circulating variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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A massage therapist from Whitby has been charged with multiple counts of sexual assault following incidents reported in Ajax. The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) announced the arrest of Nicholas M. Luck, age 50, after a female client alleged she was assaulted on several occasions during treatment sessions at a
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Ritson Road South in Oshawa. These restrictions will be in place from October 28 to December 6, 2024. The affected area extends from Viola Avenue to Mitchell Avenue. The purpose of the restrictions is to facilitate the safe repair of
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On October 22, 2024, at approximately 8:40 p.m., police responded to a shooting in a residential area near Oxford Street and Wentworth Street West in Oshawa. Two male suspects were observed fleeing the scene after gunshots were reported. Upon arrival, officers found multiple shell casings but no reported
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Durham Region is inviting children and youth aged 18 and under to participate in a drawing challenge titled "What does water mean to you?". This initiative is part of the region's recognition of "Imagine a Day Without Water", a global day of education and
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Durham Region, in collaboration with Environmental 360 Solutions, has been awarded the 2024 Prestige Public Private Partnership award by the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association. This accolade acknowledges the region's battery recycling program, which has been operational since 2012. The program has successfully diverted approximately 454,000
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has recently implemented a new traffic signal at the intersection of Brock Road and Pickering Parkway in Pickering. This modification involves the installation of a fully protected left-turn signal for vehicles turning southbound to eastbound. The objective of this change is to enhance safety and