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Oshawa mayor responds to DRPS alert on high-risk offender's release in Durham Region
Mayor Dan Carter says residents have every right to be concerned as Keith Theodore Constantin is set for release in Durham Region on October 11, and is pushing the province and Ottawa for stricter bail and sentencing laws.
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Whitby resident Jolene Weir among six lost in Latitude air ambulance crash off Nantucket
Former Whitby resident Jolene Beth Weir, a respiratory therapist, was one of four Canadian crew aboard the Latitude Air Ambulance flight lost near Nantucket on October 3; Whitby's mayor extended condolences on behalf of council.
Whitby mayor responds to DRPS alert on high-risk offender's release in Durham Region
Mayor Elizabeth Roy says she shares residents' concerns about Keith Theodore Constantin's release and will meet MPs and MPPs, plus bring a motion reviewing services for organizations that house high-risk offenders.
407 ETR commits $2 million to Ontario Shores for first-responder trauma care in Whitby
The multi-year gift to the Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health will expand specialized trauma and post-traumatic stress injury care for first responders, health-care workers and others.
CrimePolice seek vulnerable 63-year-old Michael missing in Oshawa
Durham Regional Police Service is asking the public to help locate a vulnerable 63-year-old man last seen Saturday afternoon in Oshawa.
CrimeOshawa mayor responds to DRPS alert on high-risk offender's release in Durham Region
Mayor Dan Carter says residents have every right to be concerned as Keith Theodore Constantin is set for release in Durham Region on October 11, and is pushing the province and Ottawa for stricter bail and sentencing laws.
NewsDurham Region marks World Homeless Day as nearly 2,000 seek help
Region says 435 people have moved into housing so far this year under a housing-focused approach with wraparound supports in Beaverton, Oshawa and soon Whitby.
NewsAjax MPP launches petition for Highway 412 exit at Rossland Road
MPP Rob Cerjanec says a Rossland Road interchange would cut congestion and make Lake Ridge Road safer; the exit was approved in the Highway 407 East EA but deferred.
NewsGood Shepherd Catholic School hosts annual Thanksgiving lunch in Port Perry
Students, staff and families gathered Oct. 7 for the Port Perry school's beloved annual Thanksgiving lunch, a tradition of more than 25 years.
NewsScugog offers free CPR-C training courses for residents in November
Two St. John Ambulance-led courses on November 7 and 14 are free for Scugog residents aged 18 and over, with 18 spots per session on a first-come, first-served basis.
NewsFrost advisory reissued for Durham Region for Friday night
Environment Canada refreshed its frost advisory for both Southern and Northern Durham late Friday afternoon.
NewsScugog names Grade 5 student Max Miller 2026 Junior Fire Chief
Grade 5 student Max Miller has been named Scugog's 2026 Junior Fire Chief after winning a poster contest on lithium-ion battery safety, the Township of Scugog announced.
NewsAthol St. W in Oshawa closing to through traffic Oct 15, 16, 19 and 20
Athol Street West between Centre Street North and Simcoe Street North will be closed to through traffic on October 15, 16, 19 and 20, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, the City of Oshawa says.
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Uxbridge ward councillor hopefuls take questions at all-candidates forum
A week before the township's main all-candidates night, Uxbridge's ward councillor candidates met voters at a Sept. 21 forum hosted by the Cosmos; the recording is online.
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Good Shepherd Catholic School hosts annual Thanksgiving lunch in Port Perry
Students, staff and families gathered Oct. 7 for the Port Perry school's beloved annual Thanksgiving lunch, a tradition of more than 25 years.
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Water interruption planned for Park St W and Church St in Sunderland on Oct 13
Residents in the area of Park Street West and Church Street in Sunderland will see a water interruption on Tuesday, October 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. while watermain repairs are completed.
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Courtice Intermediate lands $19K MusiCounts grant for school instruments
Courtice Intermediate School has received a $19,000 MusiCounts grant for instruments and equipment, while Queen Elizabeth Public School received $8,000, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board announced.
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Police seek vulnerable 63-year-old Michael missing in Oshawa
Durham Regional Police Service is asking the public to help locate a vulnerable 63-year-old man last seen Saturday afternoon in Oshawa.
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Whitby resident Jolene Weir among six lost in Latitude air ambulance crash off Nantucket
Former Whitby resident Jolene Beth Weir, a respiratory therapist, was one of four Canadian crew aboard the Latitude Air Ambulance flight lost near Nantucket on October 3; Whitby's mayor extended condolences on behalf of council.
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Ajax MPP launches petition for Highway 412 exit at Rossland Road
MPP Rob Cerjanec says a Rossland Road interchange would cut congestion and make Lake Ridge Road safer; the exit was approved in the Highway 407 East EA but deferred.
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Pickering hosts naloxone and opioid response meeting Oct 21 at CHDRC
The City of Pickering will host a community safety meeting on naloxone and opioid response on October 21 at the CHDRC O'Brien Rooms, with a harm-reduction panel and naloxone training for attendees.
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Whitby mayor responds to DRPS alert on high-risk offender's release in Durham Region
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Whitby resident Jolene Weir among six lost in Latitude air ambulance crash off Nantucket
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Oshawa mayor responds to DRPS alert on high-risk offender's release in Durham Region
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Ajax MPP launches petition for Highway 412 exit at Rossland Road
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Scugog offers free CPR-C training courses for residents in November