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A 46-year-old woman from Oshawa has been arrested and a male suspect is wanted following a human trafficking investigation by the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). Police allege a young woman was coerced into the sex trade over several weeks beginning in February 2025 after meeting the suspects in Oshawa.
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Durham Region Transit will temporarily move bus stop #1786, located on Kingston Road eastbound at Glenanna, from Friday, July 4, 2025, to Tuesday, July 8, 2025. The change will affect passengers using routes Pulse 900, 916, 920, 921, and N1 during this period. According to Durham Region Transit, the bus
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has announced that bus stop #90014, located eastbound at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, will be temporarily moved west of its current location from Friday, July 4, 2025, through Friday, July 18, 2025. The change applies to DRT passengers using routes 407 and 421 during this period.
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The Ontario government announced on July 3, 2025, that it will replace the Park Road and Cubert Street overpasses in Oshawa as part of plans to widen Highway 401 to ten lanes. The Ministry of Transportation stated that the contract for this project also includes resurfacing eastbound lanes of Highway
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Residents gathered at Waverley Place in Clarington on July 3 to commemorate the community’s response to the downtown Bowmanville fire that occurred on March 6, 2025. The event included participation from Mayor Adrian Foster, members of Clarington Council, first responders, local business owners, and residents, according to a statement
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Vicente Marino brand Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil because of the presence of histamine. The recall, announced on July 3, 2025, covers products distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and possibly other provinces and territories.
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Durham College professor Chris Daniel received the 2025 Outstanding Educator award from the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT). The award was presented at OACETT's Annual General Meeting in Windsor in June 2025. The recognition was based on Daniel's teaching approach and involvement
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A 38-year-old man was arrested in Clarington on July 3, 2025, by the Durham Regional Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit on suspicion of trafficking cocaine. According to police, the arrest was the result of a drug investigation involving a male suspect believed to be selling drugs from his residence. Officers
According to Durham College, Ajax Fire and Emergency Services took part in a hands-on emergency elevator rescue training session this spring at the Ontario Power Generation Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology in Whitby. Durham College said the two-day program, hosted by its Corporate Training Services and delivered by Elite
Good morning, Clarington! Expect a comfortable Friday with a mix of sun and cloud throughout the day. Daytime temperatures will reach a high of 24°C, feeling pleasant with moderate humidity and a light breeze. Clouds will increase in the evening, with temperatures dipping to around 14°C overnight. Winds
Police are searching for a suspect following a robbery involving a delivery driver for a cannabis store in Oshawa on Tuesday, July 1, according to the Durham Regional Police Service. Police released details to the public on July 3 as part of their effort to identify the suspect and locate
The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) began a digital-first recruitment campaign on July 3, 2025. According to DRPS, the campaign will run through September and will use social media, display ads, and other online platforms to reach potential applicants. DRPS cites a highly competitive recruitment landscape as a key reason
The Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines will accept applications for the 2025 Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) from July 3 to July 31, 2025. According to the Ministry, up to $10 million is available to support early-stage mineral exploration. Applications can be submitted online by junior mining companies and
Police said a 29-year-old Ajax man was arrested on July 2, 2025, after officers with Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) executed a search warrant at a residence near Rossland Road West and Marsh Lane. According to police, the search led to the seizure of a firearm and an overcapacity magazine.
A bullet entered a residence near Prince of Wales Drive and Regal Briar Street in Whitby at around 11:25 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, according to the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). Police said the residents were home at the time but no injuries were reported. The
Durham Region Transit announced on July 3, 2025, that the Trip Planner tool on its website is temporarily unavailable. The agency is advising riders to use alternative transit planning tools such as the Transit App and Google Maps during the outage. The temporary unavailability of the Trip Planner affects customers
A team from the Region of Durham's Works Department took part in the 2025 Ontario Water Works Association (OWWA) Conference and Trade Show, competing in a series of waterworks skills events. The event was held in Ontario and included participants from across the province. Local representation came from
The Durham Regional Police Service is investigating a swarming incident that took place at 199 Wentworth Street West in Oshawa. According to police, the incident occurred just after midnight on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at a Pizza Pizza location, where a group described as young people created a disturbance before
Police are asking for the public’s help to identify three suspects in connection to several thefts at a storage facility in Pickering. According to Durham Regional Police, the thefts occurred between May and June 2025 at a facility near Dillingham Road and Brock Road. The thefts involved break-ins to