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Whitby proposes 1.8% increase in 2024 property tax

By DP Staff / December 6, 2023

Town staff on Sunday presented Whitby Council with a recommended budget target of 6.5 per cent budget increase or an...

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Body found in Bowmanville identified, death not suspicious

By DP Staff / December 6, 2023

Durham Police investigators are releasing the identity of the female who was located deceased in Bowmanville and are urging anyone...

Man under House Arrest found at restaurant + more

By DP Staff / December 6, 2023

Durham Police yesterday said a male under House Arrest was located at a restaurant. On Tuesday, November 28 at about...

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Free part-day holiday parking in downtown Oshawa

By DP Staff / December 6, 2023

The City of Oshawa yesterday announced free on-street holiday parking in downtown Oshawa as a means to support small and...

Police release video of how ‘Roo Emy May’ was secured

By DP Staff / December 6, 2023

Over the past few days, the escaped kangaroo has hopped into the hearts of many - all hoping for her...

Community

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Call to extend feral cats program to coyotes in Oshawa

An Oshawa councillor is calling upon the city to extend its feral cats program to limit the growing coyote population ...

Plan for new townhouses in central Oshawa approved

The City of Oshawa has received an application for the construction of townhouses, for which an amendment to the Official ...

Free holiday parking during December in Bowmanville

The Municipality of Clarington is urging residents and visitors to shop local this holiday season – and is offering parking ...

Crime

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Four girls and a male teen carjackers flee in stolen vehicle

Durham Police yesterday said one male youth and four female youth are in custody after attempting to steal a vehicle ...

Parked Uber driver robbed of cash at gunpoint

Durham Police yesterday said two suspects are wanted for an armed robbery in Whitby. On Monday, November 27 at about ...

Suspect grapples with officer, flees twice, but…

Durham Police yesterday said drugs and a firearm were located in a vehicle after a police pursuit. On Wednesday, November ...

Travel

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Bill for new train stations funding passed, taxpayers spared

The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced that Ontario has passed Bill 131, which enables the GO Transit Station Funding Act, 2023. This is a significant milestone in the journey ...

Ride Week 2: Another unlucky 13 in impaired driving net

DRPS completed its second week of the 2023 Festive Ride program, stopping more than 1,874 vehicles and – this week too – charging 13 drivers with impaired driving offences. Durham ...

Lake Ridge Road construction works to end by year-end

The Regional Municipality of Durham yesterday announed it has substantially completed the Lake Ridge Road rehabilitation project, and the final completion date is expected by the end of this year, ...