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Durham selects site to host arriving asylum seekers
By DP Staff
/ April 25, 2026
A Pickering hotel is being converted into a temporary accommodation for asylum seekers, said Durham Region. The federal government has...
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Robinson claims 21 months sans pay, asks MPPs to intervene
By DP Staff
/ April 25, 2026
Embattled Pickering Councillor Lisa Robinson has urgently appealed to all Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) for intervention and assistance over...
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Second female pedestrian to be seriously hurt this week
By DP Staff
/ April 25, 2026
In a second time this week, another pedestrian was hit, this time by a Mini Cooper in Ajax, leaving them...
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$9mn gas tax funds to be invested in Durham transit
By DP Staff
/ April 25, 2026
The Region of Durham is set to receive $9,633,396 through the 2025-26 Gas Tax program, according to the provincial government....
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Be careful where you camp or BBQ in Scugog this spring
By DP Staff
/ April 25, 2026
No smoking, camping or fires are just a few of the rules that come into effect in Scugog parks during...
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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 ...
Compost giveaway time starts tomorrow until May 30
Durham Region has once again partnered with local municipalities to provide free compost at special events across the region as ...
Call on province to make it easier to remove a councillor
In the turbulent wake of acrimonious charges and counter-charges in at least two of Durham’s councils – Town of Whitby ...
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 ...
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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 ...
I’m being punished for tone, music and video selection: Leahy
In an interview with Durham Post, Councillor Chris Leahy from the Town of Whitby has pushed back on a report ...
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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 ...