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Two men were arrested on August 30 in connection with a series of carjackings in Whitby, according to the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). The events took place on Saturday afternoon and resulted in no reported physical injuries, police said. The first incident occurred around 4:40 p.m. when
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has advised that the trip planner on its website and the Transit App are not providing accurate bus times, routes, or planning details for trips scheduled on or after September 2, 2025. DRT stated that until further notice, riders should use alternative trip planning tools, such
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Durham College has posted information about fall campus activities at its Oshawa and Whitby campuses. Events begin in September with Fall Orientation, which, according to the college, includes activities such as movie night and the Get Involved and Services Fair. The college posted this information on August 29, 2025, outlining
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Durham College reported that thousands of new students arrived at its Oshawa and Whitby campuses during the week of August 29 for Academic Welcome, an event marking the start of the academic year. According to the college, the event included faculty-specific sessions and activities designed to introduce students to
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The Region of Durham has contracted IQ Environmental to clean watermains in Sunderland between September 8 and 19, 2025. Residents will receive a hand-delivered notice from the Region 24 to 48 hours before cleaning is scheduled to begin on their street. The work will be carried out during overnight
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Regional Council in Durham Region has approved $750,000 in funding for local non-profit organizations for 2025. According to the Region, the funding is intended to address food insecurity and poverty, and will be distributed through the Sustainable Food Security Fund and the Thriving Communities Fund, both part of
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Durham Regional Police are searching for Howard, an 85-year-old man reported missing from Clarington. According to police, Howard was last seen at his residence on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at approximately 7:45 a.m. Police and Howard’s family have expressed concern for his well-being. The
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Adult mosquitoes collected in Uxbridge have tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the Durham Region Health Department. This brings the total number of batches testing positive for the virus in Durham Region this season to 26, including five in Clarington, nine in Oshawa, four in Ajax, six in
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On August 22, 2025, Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) held a graduation ceremony for 100 youth completing the Summer Youth in Policing (YIP) Initiative. The eight-week program included activities across Durham Region. The YIP program, according to DRPS, provided opportunities for youth to engage in various events and community
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Durham Regional Police are seeking help from the public to identify a man following a reported indecent act in Oshawa on August 21, 2025. According to police, the incident took place at approximately 10:00 p.m. near Simcoe Street South and First Avenue, where a man allegedly exposed himself
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All branches of the Clarington Library, Museums & Archives (CLMA) will be closed on Monday, September 1 for Labour Day, according to information posted on the organization’s website. Regular hours will be in effect for all locations on Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31. This closure impacts those
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Motorists travelling on rural roads in Durham Region may encounter temporary delays from early fall to late fall due to slow-moving farm equipment. According to an announcement from the Region of Durham dated August 27, 2025, this is attributed to the movement of farm machinery between fields during the