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Residents of Bowmanville’s Northglen neighbourhood attended the opening of Middle Park at 3301 Middle Road on June 14. The new park includes a playground, paved walkways, a shade structure, a softball diamond, and a splash pad. The addition of Middle Park provides local residents with new recreational amenities in
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Ontario Tech University’s Dr. Peter Lewis, Canada Research Chair in Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence, stated that current generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems are not able to reliably indicate when they lack knowledge or certainty. In an interview published on June 17 on Ontario Tech University’s website, Dr. Lewis explained
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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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Durham Region Transit (DRT) will introduce new fare rates across Durham Region starting July 1, 2025, according to a news release from DRT. The fare changes will affect adults, youth, seniors, and participants in the Transit Assistance Program. DRT states that the fare adjustments are part of its 10-year service
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The Municipality of Clarington has received a request from 1000792702 Ontario Inc. to remove a Holding (H) symbol from the Urban Centre Mixed Use ((H)MU3) Zone on the first phase of 1697 Highway 2 in Courtice. According to a municipal notice dated June 16, the Deputy CAO of Planning
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Dr. Peter Lewis, Canada Research Chair in Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence at Ontario Tech University, states that current artificial intelligence (AI) systems are unable to indicate when they do not know an answer. Dr. Lewis explains that these generative AI systems often present information with overconfidence, even when unsure of the
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Members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee met in Whitby on June 4 to discuss recent updates regarding Durham Region Transit services. The committee's agenda included the appointment of a new Vice-Chair, results from the 2025 Customer Service Survey, an update on the electric bus program, and
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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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Reconstruction is scheduled to begin the week of June 23, 2025, on George Street West between North Street and Manvers Road, and on George Street East between Mill Street North and Beaver Street North in Bowmanville, according to the Municipality of Clarington. The municipality states that the work is expected