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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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Durham Region Transit has announced detours for bus routes in Whitby due to the Santa Claus Parade scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2024. The parade will take place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, affecting routes 302 and Pulse 900. Route 302 Baldwin – Brock * The service will operate
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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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Clarington has announced that it is now accepting Access 2 cards at its community facilities. The Access 2 card, managed by Easter Seals Canada, is designed for individuals with permanent disabilities who require a support person to participate in recreational and community activities. Cardholders can have a support person accompany
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The Ontario government has announced a proposal to allocate nearly $80 million over three years to enhance dementia care and support for caregivers. This initiative is part of the 'Your Health' plan, which aims to connect Ontarians with necessary care. Key components of the proposal include: * Dementia Programs
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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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Durham Region Transit has announced detours for Route 905C due to the Port Perry Santa Claus Parade scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2024. The parade will result in road closures affecting transit routes from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Northbound Detour: * Northbound trips departing Whitby Station at 3: