News
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
News
The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced a road closure on Regional Road 1 (Concession Road 7) in Uxbridge. The closure will take place from October 7 to December 13, 2024. The affected area is from Regional Road 13 to Foster Drive. The closure is due to road reconstruction work.
News
The Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) held its 22nd annual farm tour at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre in Port Perry. The event, themed 'Forward Thinking Agriculture in Durham Region,' addressed topics such as experimental farming, modern agricultural challenges, and the diversification of farm operations. Brian Bridgeman, Commissioner
News
The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced a road closure on Ashworth Road in Uxbridge. The closure will be in effect from September 30 to October 31. The affected area is Ashworth Road from Concession 6 to Regional Road 1 (Concession Road 7). The closure is to facilitate the reconstruction
News
Durham Regional Council has approved the name for a new 200-bed long-term care home in Seaton, Pickering. The facility will be called Seaton Village. The home will be located between Brock Road and Whites Road in Pickering and is projected to open in fall 2026. It will include common spaces
News
The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Jane Street and Ida Street in Sunderland, part of the Township of Brock. The restrictions are scheduled to begin the week of September 30 and continue until mid-December 2024, although the timeline may be affected by unfavorable weather conditions. The
News
On September 25, 2024, the Durham Regional Council approved the 2025 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget Guideline. The guideline sets an overall property tax increase cap of 4.9% for 2025. This includes a 9.25% budget increase for the Durham Regional Police Services Board, 2.50% for
News
On September 25, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers from East Division responded to multiple reports of gunshots in the area of Streathern Way and Markham Trail in Bowmanville. Upon arrival, officers discovered several bullet holes in the fronts of multiple residences. No injuries were reported. The Durham
News
The Durham Region has announced funding for water infrastructure improvements. The Province of Ontario will contribute $34.9 million, while the Region will allocate $13 million for the Oshawa Water Supply Plant rehabilitation project. This project aims to support the development of 182,000 new homes across Pickering, Ajax, Whitby,
News
A male sustained serious injuries following a stabbing incident in Ajax. On September 24, 2024, at approximately 6:05 p.m., officers from West Division responded to a call near Taunton Road West and Westney Road North. The victim was approached by three males in a parking lot, leading to
News
On September 15, 2024, at approximately 10:10 p.m., an armed robbery occurred at the Esso Gas Station located at 1451 Regional Highway 2 in Clarington. A male suspect entered the gas station and demanded cash from an employee while threatening with a knife. The suspect fled the scene
News
The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced the installation of a new all-way stop at the intersection of Simcoe Street South (Regional Road 2) and Harbour Road in Oshawa. The installation is tentatively scheduled for September 25, though weather conditions may affect this timeline. The new traffic control measure will