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New Homelessness and Addiction hub opens in Oshawa
By DP Staff
/ April 28, 2026
Following on the heels of Whitby (see below), a new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub has been launched...
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13-year old held for bail for threatening kid with fake gun
By DP Staff
/ April 28, 2026
Durham police yesterday said a 13-year old girl pulled a fake gun on another kid during a verbal argument in...
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Fight ends with woman stabbed with serious injuries
By DP Staff
/ April 28, 2026
Two women got into a fight that ended with one woman stabbed with serious injuries. The stabber then attempted to...
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Poilievre in Oshawa says zero tax on gas will save 25¢ a litre
By DP Staff
/ April 27, 2026
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was in Oshawa on Saturday from where he once again called on the federal government to...
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Upcoming water disruptions in Scugog, Clarington
By DP Staff
/ April 27, 2026
The Region of Durham has announced water disruptions in parts of the Township of Scugog and the Municipality of Clarington....
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Durham selects site to host arriving asylum seekers
A Pickering hotel is being converted into a temporary accommodation for asylum seekers, said Durham Region. The federal government has ...
Robinson claims 21 months sans pay, asks MPPs to intervene
Embattled Pickering Councillor Lisa Robinson has urgently appealed to all Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) for intervention and assistance over ...
Be careful where you camp or BBQ in Scugog this spring
No smoking, camping or fires are just a few of the rules that come into effect in Scugog parks during ...
Officers on UTV will chase crime down in Downtown Oshawa
Durham police yesterday unveiled its latest tech weapon to fight crime in Downtown Oshawa – a new utility terrain vehicle ...
New tech to help enforce safety in Downtown Oshawa
Durham regional Police service (DRPS) said Project Atlantis II, which is aimed at ensuring safety in Downtown Oshawa, will be ...
Student threatens classmates with this weapon at school +
Durham police yesterday said a youth is facing charges after brandishing an imitation firearm and making threats in a classroom ...
13-year old held for bail for threatening kid with fake gun
Durham police yesterday said a 13-year old girl pulled a fake gun on another kid during a verbal argument in ...
Robinson claims 21 months sans pay, asks MPPs to intervene
Embattled Pickering Councillor Lisa Robinson has urgently appealed to all Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) for intervention and assistance over ...
Durham students, youth warned over Senior Assassins Game
Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) yesterday issued an alert to the public about an ongoing annual trend called ‘Senior Assassins ...
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Second female pedestrian to be seriously hurt this week
In a second time this week, another pedestrian was hit, this time by a Mini Cooper in Ajax, leaving them with significant injuries, according to DRPS. In the first incident, ...
$9mn gas tax funds to be invested in Durham transit
The Region of Durham is set to receive $9,633,396 through the 2025-26 Gas Tax program, according to the provincial government. The funds will primarily be used to support public transit, ...
15-minute midday and evening weekend train service returns
There will be GO Transit service changes that are planned to come into effect with the goal to enhance connectivity across the region, Metrolinx announced. Lakeshore East: Starting on Monday, April ...