Whitby proposes 1.8% increase in 2024 property tax
By DP Staff / December 6, 2023
Town staff on Sunday presented Whitby Council with a recommended budget target of 6.5 per cent budget increase or an...
Read MoreBody found in Bowmanville identified, death not suspicious
By DP Staff / December 6, 2023
Durham Police investigators are releasing the identity of the female who was located deceased in Bowmanville and are urging anyone...
Read MoreMan under House Arrest found at restaurant + more
By DP Staff / December 6, 2023
Durham Police yesterday said a male under House Arrest was located at a restaurant. On Tuesday, November 28 at about...
Read MoreFree part-day holiday parking in downtown Oshawa
By DP Staff / December 6, 2023
The City of Oshawa yesterday announced free on-street holiday parking in downtown Oshawa as a means to support small and...
Read MorePolice release video of how ‘Roo Emy May’ was secured
By DP Staff / December 6, 2023
Over the past few days, the escaped kangaroo has hopped into the hearts of many - all hoping for her...
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Call to extend feral cats program to coyotes in Oshawa
An Oshawa councillor is calling upon the city to extend its feral cats program to limit the growing coyote population ...

Plan for new townhouses in central Oshawa approved
The City of Oshawa has received an application for the construction of townhouses, for which an amendment to the Official ...

Free holiday parking during December in Bowmanville
The Municipality of Clarington is urging residents and visitors to shop local this holiday season – and is offering parking ...

Four girls and a male teen carjackers flee in stolen vehicle
Durham Police yesterday said one male youth and four female youth are in custody after attempting to steal a vehicle ...

Parked Uber driver robbed of cash at gunpoint
Durham Police yesterday said two suspects are wanted for an armed robbery in Whitby. On Monday, November 27 at about ...

Suspect grapples with officer, flees twice, but…
Durham Police yesterday said drugs and a firearm were located in a vehicle after a police pursuit. On Wednesday, November ...

Bill for new train stations funding passed, taxpayers spared
The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced that Ontario has passed Bill 131, which enables the GO Transit Station Funding Act, 2023. This is a significant milestone in the journey ...

Ride Week 2: Another unlucky 13 in impaired driving net
DRPS completed its second week of the 2023 Festive Ride program, stopping more than 1,874 vehicles and – this week too – charging 13 drivers with impaired driving offences. Durham ...

Lake Ridge Road construction works to end by year-end
The Regional Municipality of Durham yesterday announed it has substantially completed the Lake Ridge Road rehabilitation project, and the final completion date is expected by the end of this year, ...

DDSB shares ‘strong recommendation’ students wear masks
Durham District School Board (DDSB) has issued a notice to parents and guardians sharing Ontario’s strong recommendation that children wear ...

18+ can book bivalent covid booster starting today
The Ontario government is reminding individuals that starting today, September 26, all adults aged 18 and over are eligible to ...

Durham offers covid booster for kids five to 11-years old
Durham Region Health Department is offering booster doses of Covid-19 vaccine to children five to 11-years old. Bookings opened on ...