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The Durham Region will observe the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, 2024. This day is recognized globally to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The Regional Municipality of Durham has issued a statement highlighting the contributions of individuals with disabilities to the community.
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A 29-year-old male who was previously wanted has been returned to Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. This follows the issuance of a Warrant of Committal. Authorities have requested the removal of the individual's image from circulation. For those with further information regarding this incident, Detective Constable
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Durham Region is hosting 'Shop in Durham Week' from December 1 to 7. This initiative encourages residents to support local businesses during the holiday season. The campaign is organized by Durham Tourism in collaboration with the Durham Economic Task Force. A flag-raising ceremony at the Regional Headquarters on
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The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has completed the second week of its 2024 Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program. During this period, officers stopped 2,162 vehicles and charged 17 drivers with impaired driving offenses. The RIDE program, conducted across the Region of Durham, resulted in the following
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On November 30, 2024, at approximately 4:10 a.m., police responded to reports of gunfire at a residence on Deer Ridge Road in Uxbridge. Officers from the North Division found shell casings at the scene. This incident follows a similar occurrence earlier in the month at the same location.
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The Durham Region has released a checklist to assist drivers in preparing for winter driving conditions. The checklist includes recommendations such as ensuring vehicles are equipped with winter tires, checking the condition of wiper blades, and keeping an emergency kit in the car. Drivers are also advised to check weather
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced a Winter Warming Plan to assist unsheltered residents during the cold months. The plan involves the use of a former tourism office located at 181 Liberty Street South in Clarington as a temporary warming center. This facility will operate from November 2024 to
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On December 1, 2024, a 64-year-old woman named Sheila Hercules was found with life-threatening injuries in Pickering. The incident occurred around 5:10 a.m. on Weyburn Square. Initial reports indicated a collision, but investigators later determined the injuries resulted from an assault. Her son, Aidan Hercules, aged 25, was
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A 42-year-old man was arrested in Bowmanville for allegedly peering into a teenage girl's bedroom window. The incident occurred on November 27, 2024, when police responded to a prowler call in the area of Concession Street East and Trudeau Drive. The suspect reportedly hoisted himself up to the
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced that Winchester Road in Brooklin will temporarily reopen for the winter season. The section of the road from Durham Street/Chelmsford Drive to east of Watford Street/Anderson Street is scheduled to reopen by the evening of November 29. Minor lane restrictions will
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On November 28, 2024, Durham Regional Police responded to a report of racist graffiti at a bus stop located at Roenigk Drive and King Street West in Clarington. Officers found racist language painted in various locations at the site. The police are seeking assistance from the public to identify the
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The Durham Region Police Service has reported that a male who was previously wanted has been located. The police have requested that any images of the individual be removed from circulation. No further details about the circumstances of his location or any ongoing investigations were provided in the release. Clarington