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The Waste Management Facility located in Brock will be temporarily closed on February 14, 2025. This announcement was made by the Durham Region municipal government. The closure is scheduled for routine maintenance work, aimed at ensuring the facility's operations adhere to safety and efficiency standards. Residents of Brock
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has announced adjustments to its service schedule for Family Day, which falls on Monday, February 17, 2025. According to official statements from DRT, services will operate on a weekend schedule for the holiday. Additionally, the Customer Service Call Centre will not be operational on this day.
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On February 12, 2025, police in Pickering arrested a suspect, Daniel Scott, 65, in connection with an auto theft. The arrest occurred at a rural property near York Durham Line and 9th Concession Road, leading to the recovery of two stolen vehicles and a trailer. The Durham Regional Police Service
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A 21-year-old male has been arrested and charged with sexual offences involving a minor, according to the Durham Regional Police Service's Human Trafficking Unit (HTU). The arrest was part of an investigation that began on February 7, 2025, when authorities learned about the grooming of a
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During the General Government Committee meeting on February 3, 2025, the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee (SWNAMAC) provided an annual update on their activities. This presentation was delivered by Chair Kate Potter and Vice-Chair Thomas Hossie. SWNAMAC outlined their mandate to manage the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area
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The Igloo 90-Quart Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers have been recalled by the Government of Canada due to safety concerns associated with the tow handle. The handle can pinch consumers’ fingertips, posing a risk of amputation and crushing injuries. The recall advises users to stop using the affected coolers
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A 75-year-old registered nurse has been arrested and charged with sexual assault at a long-term care facility. The Durham Region Police Service reported that the incident took place during the nurse's shift on October 15, 2024, at Fosterbrooke Long-Term Care Home, located at 330
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The Canadian Army is set to participate in an international military exercise named Exercise ARCTIC FORGE 25, taking place from February 17 to 28 in Sodankylä, Finland. This exercise will involve 40 personnel from Canada’s 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (2 CMBG), who will train alongside 850 military personnel
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A man from Oshawa is being sought by police following an incident involving a firearm. The suspect, identified by the police as Jalil Luddin Sayah, age 28, is accused of assaulting a victim with a firearm. On the evening of February 4, 2025, police officers responded to a report of
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On Monday, February 10, the Durham Region Police Service (DRPS) held a graduation ceremony in Ajax to welcome 17 new recruits. The event featured performances by the DRPS Pipes and Drums and the choir, with recruits' families and friends in attendance to support them. Chief Peter Moreira greeted the
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The Youth in Policing (YIP) Initiative organized by the Durham Region Police Service hosted a Basketball Tournament for the Special Olympics on February 8, 2025. The event was held on a Saturday and featured young athletes from various parts of the Durham Region. It was open to participants with different
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced the closure of all school-based childcare centres and EarlyON programming today due to adverse weather conditions. Residents should verify with non-school-based childcare centres directly to confirm whether they are open. This closure affects numerous childcare facilities across the region and