Durham lists Remembrance Day closures; waste collection and weekday transit continue

Durham Region will close regional offices, health clinics and waste facilities, including the Clarington Household Special Waste Depot, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for Remembrance Day. Waste collection will continue without changes, and Durham Region Transit will operate weekday service. Water sample drop-off and bottle pick-up at the

Gunfire damages Pickering home and two vehicles

Durham Regional Police are investigating after gunfire damaged a residence and two vehicles near Shadybrook Drive and Edgewood Road in Pickering. Officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 8:25 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026. No physical injuries were reported, and investigators believe the shooting was an

Durham College’s MRC Studio gets $1.75M federal grant over five years

Durham College’s Mixed Reality Capture (MRC) Studio has received $1.75 million in federal funding over five years ($350,000 a year) through the College and Community Innovation program, according to a college announcement dated Oct. 30. For local residents, the funding is tied to applied research work the

Police investigate fatal pedestrian collision north of Port Perry

A 91-year-old man died after being hit by a van at about 5:05 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Simcoe Street and Country Estates Drive, north of Port Perry, according to the Durham Regional Police Service. Durham police said the collision led to a road closure for

Regional Road 8 in Uxbridge to close Nov. 2–5 for twin culvert replacement near Concession Road 5

Regional Road 8 in the Township of Uxbridge will be closed from Nov. 2 to Nov. 5, 2026, from east of Concession Road 5 to 50 metres east of Concession Road 5, to allow for the replacement of twin culverts, ditching improvements and asphalt resurfacing, according to the Region of

CFIA recalls Sunchanggung 990 Ssamjang for undeclared sesame in Alberta and B.C.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall warning for Sunchanggung 990 Ssamjang (Seasoned Soybean Paste) because the product contains sesame that is not declared on the label. The recall applies to products distributed in Alberta and British Columbia, and the notice was last updated Oct. 29, 2026.

Two Toronto men charged after police locate stolen vehicles in Whitby and Ajax

Two Toronto men have been charged after Durham Regional Police say officers spotted two stolen vehicles leaving Whitby’s Williamsburg area early Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, and later boxed the vehicles in in Ajax before arresting two suspects who ran from the scene. The incident matters locally because police say

Durham College highlights networking, cybersecurity exercises and an Oshawa technology talk for computer students

Durham College highlighted several recent activities for students in its Computer Systems Technology and Computer Systems Technician programs, including a networking event with the ISACA Toronto Chapter, hands-on cloud and cybersecurity exercises, and a talk from the City of Oshawa’s manager of cybersecurity and infrastructure operations. The college

CFIA recalls Snow Crab Flavoured Surimi Stick in B.C. over undeclared egg and soy

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall warning on Oct. 30, 2026, for Snow Crab Flavoured Surimi Stick sold in British Columbia after egg and soy were found undeclared on the label. People with egg or soy allergies or sensitivities could have a serious or life-threatening reaction

Ajax teen charged after police allege robbery involving a firearm at Tim Hortons near Middlecote Drive

A 17-year-old from Ajax has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged robbery involving a firearm at a Tim Hortons in Ajax, Durham Regional Police said. Police said the incident happened around 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, near Middlecote Drive and Taunton Road

DRT detours Route 227 in Ajax starting Oct. 30 due to Shoal Point Road weight restrictions

Durham Region Transit has detoured Route 227 in Ajax effective Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, because of weight restrictions on Shoal Point Road south of Ashbury Boulevard. The detour is in place until further notice. The change affects riders who use Route 227 along Range Line Road and near Pickering Beach

CFIA recalls unbranded grated carrots in Quebec over possible metal pieces

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a Class 2 food recall on Oct. 27, 2026, for certain unbranded grated carrots distributed in Quebec because they may contain pieces of metal. Consumers and businesses should not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products. The recall affects both retail customers and