Throughout October, Durham Tourism is promoting visits to local farms with a chance to win an overnight stay in Port Perry. Activities include corn mazes, pumpkin picking, and wagon rides. Visitors can also shop for fresh ingredients and handcrafted items at farm stores. For contest details and event information, visit DurhamTourism.ca/gather.
The Ontario government has announced the opening of a new children's treatment centre in Ajax, named the Grandview Kids Jerry Coughlan Building. This facility is designed to serve over 6,000 children and youth with physical, communication, and developmental needs in the Durham region. The project was supported
On November 15, 2024, at approximately 4:50 a.m., police responded to a shooting incident in Goodwood, located at the intersection of Deer Ridge Road and Goodwood Road. The suspects, who were inside a vehicle, fired shots at a residence before fleeing the scene. Upon arrival, officers found several
The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced that a potential labour disruption at Canada Post may impact mail services. A 72-hour strike notice was issued, which could take effect on November 15, 2024, if no agreement is reached. This disruption would affect all incoming and outgoing mail, including large distribution
The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has initiated the 2024 Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign. The launch took place at the DRPS Operations Training Centre in Whitby. This campaign will run for six weeks across the Durham Region, focusing on reducing impaired driving. In the