Simcoe Closure: Increased risk of people-vehicular conflict

An Oshawa councillor has pointed out that the risk to both people and vehicles has increased…

Shot man charged, DRPS says it was ‘armed person call’

A male is facing charges after “an armed person call” in Oshawa, according to a Durham…

SIU investigates as officer shoots man and colleague

Ontario’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has stepped in to investigate after an officer and a man…

Hate crime in Durham surges 77% in one year: Region

Hate-motivated crimes in Durham Region have increased by 77 per cent from 2023 to 2024, according…

After chasing DRT, Brock turns to relax taxi rules

After lobbying for better Durham Region Transit (DRT) connectivity for its spread-out rural community (see below),…

Blue Box chaos as province appoints new operator

As of January 1, local municipalities are no longer responsible for residential recycling. Circular Materials now…

Metrolinx readies for two-year closure of Simcoe bridge

Starting as early as Monday, January 12, weather and other conditions permitting, Simcoe Street will close,…

Durham to play key role in Ontario-New York nuclear pact

The Municipality of Clarington in Durham is projected to play a critical role in the agreement…

Slow train comin’ up around the bend from Oshawa Station

Metrolinx is reported to have acknowledged that the new railway curve east of the existing Oshawa…

Region vote against 3% tax rise was against using reserves

The region vote against the cut to 3 per cent in property tax increase for 2026…