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Retired police service dog Axel passes away
By DP Staff
/ April 4, 2026
The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) K9 Unit has announced with great sadness, the passing of retired Police Service Dog...
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April showers bring a warning of flooding hazards
By DP Staff
/ April 4, 2026
Periods of heavy rainfall can quickly overwhelm drainage systems, leading to localized flooding on roads, in low-lying areas and near...
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Rainy Easter weekend with low visibility forecast
By DP Staff
/ April 4, 2026
Heavy rain is predicted this weekend all across the Durham Region by Environment Canada. The ground may have little ability...
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Easter parade road closures and parking restrictions today
By DP Staff
/ April 4, 2026
The City of Pickering has announced road closures and parking restrictions for the 2026 Easter Parade on Saturday, April 4....
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Highway 401 on-ramp at Brock to be closed for 6 months
By DP Staff
/ April 3, 2026
The City of Pickering yesterday announced the planned 6-month closure of the eastbound Highway 401 on-ramp at Brock Road, which...
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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 ...
Fake gun used to intimidate during street altercation
Durham police yesterday said a man is facing charges after pointing an imitation firearm and making threats during an altercation ...
Homeowners flee as armed men break though front door
Durham police said three males are in custody after an armed home invasion in Beaverton in the Township of Brock ...
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 ...
Fake gun used to intimidate during street altercation
Durham police yesterday said a man is facing charges after pointing an imitation firearm and making threats during an altercation ...
Homeowners flee as armed men break though front door
Durham police said three males are in custody after an armed home invasion in Beaverton in the Township of Brock ...
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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 ...
Highway 401 on-ramp at Brock to be closed for 6 months
The City of Pickering yesterday announced the planned 6-month closure of the eastbound Highway 401 on-ramp at Brock Road, which is expected to begin April 14. This will follow nightly ...
OPP releases pictures from Highway 401 crash
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has released images of the transport truck crash in Whitby which had resulted in the closure of westbound lanes of Highway 401. “Highway 401 westbound at ...