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Ford promises removal of 407 East toll, permanent gas tax cut
By DP Staff
/ February 6, 2025
Ontario Premier and PC leader Doug Ford stated that a re-elected Ontario PC government will remove tolls from Highway 407...
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Whitby approves motion against landlord renoviction
By DP Staff
/ February 6, 2025
Whitby Council has approved a motion to protect rental housing stock in the town by making it more difficult for...
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Cold Weather, Hot Targets: Police warn of car ‘warm-up thefts’
By DP Staff
/ February 6, 2025
Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is reminding residents not to leave vehicles running unattended in driveways, warning that "warm-up thefts...
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Uxbridge seeks public input on downtown parking study
By DP Staff
/ February 6, 2025
The Township of Uxbridge is seeking community input on its Downtown Parking Study by inviting residents to attend a Public...
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Durham’s Peter Hynes releases his latest poetry collection
By DP Staff
/ February 6, 2025
Poetry has long been a medium for self-reflection, expression, and exploration, offering readers a chance to see the world through...
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Durham officials joint statement on potential U.S. tariffs
A joint statement issued by Durham Regional Chair and the mayors from the eight local area municipalities has commited to ...

18-year-old driver dies after crashing into a light pole
Durham Police said an 18-year-old male was reported to have died as the result of a single motor vehicle collision ...

Oshawa civic track $2.3mn reopening planned for spring 2026
Oshawa’s Civic Recreation Complex outdoor track has been closed since September 2024 and questions have been raised about the project’s ...

More hate symbols found etched in Whitby Library washroom
Durham Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after swastikas were reported to have been etched in the washroom ...

13-year-old held for threatening to ‘shoot up’ Oshawa school
A 13-year-old was reported to have been arrested after an online threat was made against a school in Oshawa. On ...

Second arrest in rental fraud on 55 victims
A second male is facing charges in relation to a rental fraud investigation in Oshawa. In May 2022, the Durham ...

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Uxbridge teen arrested after high school stabbing
A 16-year-old male is in custody after a stabbing at a high school in Uxbridge. On Monday, February 3, at ...

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Man allegedly exposed self to passing vehicles in Oshawa
A male has been arrested after allegedly committing an indecent act at Lakeview Park in Oshawa. On Friday, January 31, ...

Driver rear-ended, car stolen at gunpoint during damage check
Durham Police are looking for suspects after a carjacking in Pickering. On Monday, February 3, at about 7:30 pm, members ...

Ford promises removal of 407 East toll, permanent gas tax cut
Ontario Premier and PC leader Doug Ford stated that a re-elected Ontario PC government will remove tolls from Highway 407 East. There have been continuing calls to withdraw the Highway ...

$1.1bn gondola project based on public consultations: Region
The Region of Durham has clarified that the proposed gondola project for Simcoe Stree in Oshawa was moved forward following public consultations. It also said the estimated cost of Aerial ...

$3 million asked for to study $1bn gondola transit system
Durham Regional Staff has asked for $3 million to continue their investigation into the proposed $1 billion gondola transit system in Oshawa, according to Councillor Brian Nicholson. “A few months ...