News in Durham Region
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OTTAWA — A last-ditch effort to reach a new trade deal before a midnight tariff deadline failed Friday, as Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended talks with the United States and summoned his negotiators back to Ottawa. The decision meant new … Read more ›
Unifor says they’ve reached an agreement with General Motors (GM) on behalf of thousands of their union members, including those in Oshawa. “Our bargaining committee worked diligently to reach these agreements, which deliver strong income and benefit gains, amid some … Read more ›
Durham police are warning residents about a door to door scam involving roof and chimney repair across the region. They say shady contractors are approaching homeowners, claiming they’re working in the neighbourhood and have noticed damage to your roof or … Read more ›
The Trans-Canada trail system is being expanded in Ajax and Oshawa with the help from the federal government. The new trails are part of an investment of over $3.3 million going towards three projects in the region The new 1.5 … Read more ›
York police are identifying a man they say is responsible for sexually assaulting four women over the past week in Markham. All four incidents involved the same suspect riding a bicycle at night on Edward Jeffreys Avenue, between Markham Road … Read more ›
Clarington firefighters helped save a dog during a house fire. Early Friday morning, crews were called to the blaze on Doncaster Crescent. A dog was pulled from the smoke filled home and given oxygen. Officials say the dog is doing … Read more ›
Two teen boys are facing charges after a knifepoint robbery in Oshawa. Durham police say the pair met up with a man for a Facebook Marketplace exchange on Wednesday August 19 around 5:45 p.m. in the area of Dean Avenue … Read more ›
Construction continues on the Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit (DSBRT) project on Kingston Road in Ajax. Starting on August 24, temporary lane reductions will be begin on Kingston Road to facilitate construction of the DSBRT station foundations. Eastbound traffic at Salem … Read more ›
You can now check out the old Bowmanville Zoo lands. Clarington has opened 700 metres of new trails in east Bowmanville. The new trail network is the first completed phase of the Bowmanville Park Master Plan, a long-term vision to … Read more ›
TORONTO — The ban on American booze has emerged as a key sticking point in Canada’s trade negotiations with the United States, but some shoppers in Ontario say they won’t reach for California wine or Kentucky bourbon even if they … Read more ›
If you get an email from the Town of Ajax, make sure it’s really from the municipality. Officials says scammers are sending out emails, impersonating the town. The emails may contain links or attempt to get your personal information. If … Read more ›
The Township of Scugog is encouraging residents to voice their concerns to the province about a permit from a cottage and RV resort on Scugog Island. A news release says they’re aware of the Permit to Take Water application submitted … Read more ›
More than 1,200 students will be filling two new public schools opening in Whitby this fall. The province gave the Durham District School Board $54.8-million to build the new facilities, Whitby Meadows Public School and Heartwood Public School. Combined, they … Read more ›
You won’t be able to visit the Jess Hann Branch of the Oshawa Public Libraries for five weeks beginning in September. It’s shutting down Tuesday, September 8 for renovations. You can pick up any holds you have at the Jess … Read more ›
Hundreds of vehicles will be lining the streets of Downtown Oshawa this Friday, as part of the annual Kars on King festival. Catherine Richards, Oshawa’s Senior Manager of Events and Culture, says this year’s edition has something for everyone. “We’ve … Read more ›
A business executive is joining the Durham Regional Police Service Board for the next three years. Peter Apostolopoulos was appointed to the board by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. “I am deeply honoured to have the opportunity to serve the … Read more ›
Toronto police are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a child twice at a downtown park. They didn’t specify the exact park where the child was at, but said the six-year-old was playing on the trains at the … Read more ›
There will be lane restrictions on Simcoe Street North in Oshawa. They will be in place August 24 to September 8. They will be on Simcoe Street North, from 125 metres north of Northern Dancer Drive to Northern Dancer Drive. … Read more ›
OPP say the pilot of a plane that failed to return to the Oshawa Airport has been found dead. The pilot, David, took off from the airport on Friday morning. When he didn’t return in his home-built plane a search … Read more ›
