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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
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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
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) in Pickering. The restrictions are in place for road resurfacing and are expected to continue until October 28, subject to weather conditions. The affected area extends from east of York Road 30 (Markham Pickering Townline
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A new website has been launched to support job seekers and employers in Durham Region. The website, durham.ca/EmploymentServices, offers resources and labour market information. It is accessible at any time and is specific to Durham Region communities. The website was developed by the Durham Region Employment Services Consortium,
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The Durham Region Health Department has released a report titled 'Assessing the Impact of Extreme Heat,' which is part of the 'Climate Change and Health in Durham Region' series. The report examines the current and future health impacts of extreme heat in the region. According to
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The Ontario government has announced an investment of $134 million to purchase five new police helicopters for use in the Greater Toronto Area, including one for the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). This funding is aimed at addressing car theft and organized crime in the region. The DRPS Air Support
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On September 18, 2024, members of the Project Attire Auto Theft Unit, with assistance from Halton Regional Police, executed a search warrant at a residence near Taunton Road and Trulls Road in Clarington. During the search, police found programming devices used for auto theft and a stolen BMW SUV. Three
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Two males were arrested in Whitby for attempting to steal a vehicle. The incident occurred on September 19, 2024, at approximately 2:15 a.m. in the area of Capstan Court and Swordfish Drive. Officers from Central West Division responded to the scene and apprehended the suspects. The first suspect
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has issued a reminder for drivers to be cautious and patient when encountering farm vehicles on rural roads. The harvest season, which starts in early fall and continues into late fall, will see an increase in slow-moving farm machinery on the roads. This may cause
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A 26-year-old male suffered serious injuries following a single motorcycle collision in Ajax. On September 18, 2024, at approximately 3:55 p.m., officers from West Division responded to a collision at Bayly Street West and Monarch Avenue. The individual, who was operating a blue Yamaha dirt bike, lost control
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Police are investigating an attempted vehicle theft that occurred in Whitby on September 17, 2024. At approximately 6:05 a.m., officers from the Central West Division responded to a break-and-enter at a residence located near Closson Drive and Des Newman Boulevard. According to the police report, three males accessed
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Simcoe Street North in Oshawa. When: * October 1 to November 1, 2024 * Daytime only * Schedule may be affected by weather conditions and contractor availability. Where: * Simcoe Street North (Regional Road 2) * From 250 metres south of Windfields Farm Drive to