An open letter signed by more than 250 mayors and councillors across Canada – including three…
Category: Health & Safety
Whitby invests in new fire truck, firefighters and new station
As Whitby Fire’s seventh staffed frontline vehicle, Engine 36 is aimed to strengthen emergency response, reinforces…
New carbon monoxide alarm rules take effect January 1
New carbon monoxide (CO) alarm requirements under the Ontario Fire Code come into effect on January…
Wheelchair-friendly taxis to soon come to Durham
Durham residents will soon find it easier to book wheelchair-accessible taxicabs thanks to a newly-established inter-municipal…
Durham named Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community
The Regional Municipality of Durham has been recognized as a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) by…
Durham raises $39k in just three days for Leukemia kid
In just three days, the Durham community has raised over $39,000 for a family in need.…
Relocation of Ajax homeless runs into trouble
The homeless at an encampment in Ajax will have to wait longer this freezing winter to…
Winter support available for those without shelter in Durham
The Region of Durham has a Winter Warming Plan under which from December 1 until March…
Oshawa opening four safe havens for victims in crisis
The City of Oshawa is launching the community’s first Safe Havens at Fire Stations 1, 3,…
Road rage incident ends in a high school lockdown
Durham police yesterday said a 49-year-old male from Oshawa has been arrested after an incident near…