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‘Naming Durham’s next chair should reflect needs of region’
By DP Staff
/ April 8, 2026
The process to appoint Durham’s next regional chair, if Premier Doug Ford's legislation proceeds, should be conducted in a way...
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Man found dead in home fire, arsonist faces manslaughter
By DP Staff
/ April 8, 2026
A dead body has been found inside a home that went up in flames and arson is suspected, according to...
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False disturbance created at the movies for social media
By DP Staff
/ April 8, 2026
A false disturbance created by two men and a youth for social media had police swarming Landmark Cinemas in Whitby....
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Victim shot with BB gun as Snapchat watch sale goes wrong
By DP Staff
/ April 8, 2026
Two men, under the guise of buying a watch from a deal on Snapchat, instead robbed the victim at gunpoint,...
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Thief on weapons ban, threatens security guard with knife
By DP Staff
/ April 8, 2026
An Oshawa man under a weapons prohibition condition, is facing charges after threatening security with a knife and then stealing...
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1,600+ homes for Bowmanville, Newcastle and Newtonville
The Municipality of Clarington said it has received applications for proposed housing developments for 1,608 new home units in Bowmanville, ...
It’s pothole season – be prepared for spring hazards
After a winter marked by dramatic regional weather differences, drivers from the West Coast to the Atlantic provinces are now ...
Wildlife proof your home amid coyote denning season
The City of Oshawa is reminding community members they may notice an increase in coyote sightings or activity at this ...
Three suspects distract store staff while third steals cash
Durham police are searching for four males after they stole cash from a business in Ajax. Three of the suspects ...
Security guard assaulted in road rage (?) incident
Durham police are searching for a male after he assaulted a security guard in Oshawa. On Thursday, March 19 at ...
Swat team used to arrest gun-pointing road rage suspect
Durham police said a man is facing several firearm charges after the DRPS Gun and Gang Unit completed an investigation ...
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Man found dead in home fire, arsonist faces manslaughter
A dead body has been found inside a home that went up in flames and arson is suspected, according to ...
False disturbance created at the movies for social media
A false disturbance created by two men and a youth for social media had police swarming Landmark Cinemas in Whitby ...
Victim shot with BB gun as Snapchat watch sale goes wrong
Two men, under the guise of buying a watch from a deal on Snapchat, instead robbed the victim at gunpoint, ...
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It’s pothole season – be prepared for spring hazards
After a winter marked by dramatic regional weather differences, drivers from the West Coast to the Atlantic provinces are now entering peak pothole season. Canadians are being reminded that a ...
Rainy Easter weekend with low visibility forecast
Heavy rain is predicted this weekend all across the Durham Region by Environment Canada. The ground may have little ability to absorb further moisture due to recent rainfall events. Rainfall ...
Easter parade road closures and parking restrictions today
The City of Pickering has announced road closures and parking restrictions for the 2026 Easter Parade on Saturday, April 4. In order to ensure a safe, functional, and enjoyable event ...