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A 20-year-old male is in critical condition following a motorcycle accident in Ajax. The incident occurred on October 9, 2024, at approximately 9:55 p.m. The individual was riding a black Yamaha motorcycle eastbound on Dowty Road when he lost control and veered off the road. Emergency services transported
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A 66-year-old man from Oshawa has been arrested in connection with a series of sexual assaults that reportedly occurred from 1996 to the present. The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) initiated an investigation in February 2024 after an adult came forward to report historical sexual assaults that began when they
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The Region of Durham has launched a video series titled "Stories of Resilience" to coincide with World Homeless Day on October 10. The series aims to highlight the experiences of individuals facing homelessness in the area. It includes personal stories from people like Camilla, who became homeless due
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A 13-year-old girl has been taken into custody following an incident in Oshawa where she allegedly threatened another youth with a knife. The altercation occurred on October 8, 2024, around 4:35 p.m. near Simcoe Street North and Britannia Avenue. Police from the Central West Division responded to reports
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On October 7, 2024, at approximately 7:20 p.m., police responded to an incident at the Oshawa Centre involving a suspect who allegedly pointed a firearm at a group of males. The suspect, described as a male with a slim build, approximately 6 feet tall, aged between 20 to
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A 43-year-old male from Pickering was arrested at Toronto's Lester B. Pearson International Airport on October 8, 2024. The arrest was executed by members of the West Division of the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) in collaboration with the Canada Border Services Agency. The suspect is facing charges
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Two women were apprehended following an attempted theft of an ATM in Oshawa. On October 7, 2024, at around 1:00 a.m., police responded to a report of suspicious vehicles near Winchester Road East and Simcoe Street North. Upon arrival, officers found a van and a pick-up truck in
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The Durham Region is set to host the Durham Climate Roundtable Fall Forum on October 19 in Whitby, Ontario. This event, organized by the Region of Durham in collaboration with the Brilliant Energy Institute at Ontario Tech University, aims to address climate challenges and explore sustainable solutions. The forum will
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Two individuals have been charged following a stabbing incident in Oshawa. On October 7, 2024, around 10:50 a.m., police responded to a call regarding an armed person near Bond Street East and Simcoe Street North. A physical altercation between two males resulted in one being stabbed. Both individuals
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On October 6, 2024, at approximately 5:10 a.m., a fire occurred at a residence in the area of Eddystone Path and Okanagan Path in Oshawa. The Durham Regional Police Service has classified the incident as arson and is currently searching for suspects. The fire resulted in significant damage
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced temporary closures for the Oshawa and Brock waste management facilities. These closures are to facilitate the installation of new scales. Closure Details: * Oshawa Waste Management Facility: Located at 1640 Ritson Road North, Oshawa, this facility will be closed from October 19 to October
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On October 5, 2024, at approximately 3:40 a.m., officers from the Central West Division conducted a traffic stop in Oshawa, near Thornton Road North and King Street West. During the stop, officers observed cannabis in the vehicle, leading to a search under the Cannabis Control Act. A firearm