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A 13-year-old male was assaulted by three youths during a robbery in Whitby on September 30, 2024. The incident occurred around 10:00 p.m. near Robert Attersley Drive East and Archstone Street. According to the Durham Regional Police Service, the victim was at a nearby park when approached by
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Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham and the Township of Brock will implement a 40 kilometre per hour (km/h) speed limit in Sunderland. Location: * River Street (Regional Road 10), from Sunderland Meadows Drive to Highway 7/12. * Local roads in Sunderland will also have a 40 km/h
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Two females were found deceased in a residence on Moulton Court in Courtice, and a male is in custody following the incident. On October 1, 2024, at approximately 1:10 p.m., officers from the East Division responded to a call to check on the wellbeing of the occupants at
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Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hubs will be available across Durham Region this fall to assist residents in accessing various benefits. The Hubs will provide eligible residents with the following services: * Information on benefits they may qualify for. * Assistance in obtaining or replacing government identification, such as Social Insurance Numbers
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The Regional Municipality of Durham is observing Circular Economy Month throughout October. This initiative extends Waste Reduction Week in Canada into a full month aimed at educating residents about the circular economy and its benefits. Daily Themes for Waste Reduction Week (October 21-27): * Monday, October 21 – Repair Monday * Tuesday, October
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The Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) has been integrated into the Regional Municipality of Durham's Economic Development and Tourism Division, known as Invest Durham. This move aims to provide a more cohesive approach to supporting start-up businesses and entrepreneurs in the region. The Region of Durham has been
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The Durham Region Health Department is advising parents of school-aged children to schedule eye examinations with local optometrists. According to the Ontario Association of Optometrists, children should have their first eye examination at six months old, another between ages two and five, and annually thereafter. The Ontario Health Insurance Plan
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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
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Police are searching for a 77-year-old male reported missing from Whitby. On September 27, 2024, officers from Central West Division responded to a call at the Real Canadian Superstore at 200 Taunton Road West. The individual, named Antonio, was last seen between 2:55 p.m. and 3:25 p.
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Shirley Road (Regional Road 19) in the Township of Scugog. The restrictions will be in place from October 1 to November 1, with the possibility of delays due to unfavorable weather conditions. The affected area extends from Simcoe Street to
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Residents of Durham Region are invited to participate in the 2025 Budget Town Hall. The event will take place on Thursday, October 10, at 6:30 p.m. Attendees can join either online or by phone. Those who wish to listen to the live event or ask questions via phone
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An arrest warrant has been issued for a suspect in a sexual assault that occurred on a Durham Transit bus. On September 12, 2024, at approximately 4:45 p.m., a female boarded a Durham Transit bus at the Oshawa campus of Durham College. A male also boarded the bus