Durham 2026 Tax Hike Decision: 3% or 4.8% Increase
Durham Region residents will find out today whether the Durham 2026 tax hike will be limited to 3 per cent or rise to 4.8 per cent,…
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Second Whitby councillor files human rights complaint
The Whitby councillors human rights complaint has expanded, with a second regional councillor confirming plans to take the Town of Whitby, three members of council and…
Interim Report on Port Perry Fairgrounds Public Input Going to Council
An interim report summarizing Port Perry Fairgrounds public input will be presented to Scugog council in March, as the township continues its visioning process for the…
No Decision Made on Port Perry Fairgrounds Future, Scugog Mayor Says
The Port Perry Fairgrounds future remains undecided, Scugog Mayor Wilma Wotten confirmed, as the township continues a public consultation process on how the land should be…
Durham Police Decline to Participate in Federal Gun Buy-Back Program
The Durham gun buyback program will not be supported by local police, as both the Durham Regional Police Service and the Durham Regional Police Service Board…
Ontario Appoints New Member to Durham Police Services Board
Durham police Services Board appointment has been confirmed following an announcement from Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor. The Durham Regional Police Services Board has welcomed John Ecker, who…
Oshawa Sports Field Partnership Rejected by City Council
The City of Oshawa has been advised to decline a proposed sports field partnership with the Durham Catholic District School Board, citing sufficient existing facilities across…
Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee Resignations Raise Concerns
Oshawa animal care advisory committee resignations drew attention after four members stepped down in December, citing bureaucracy, reduced meeting frequency, and limited opportunities for meaningful discussion.…
Clarington to Merge Three Home-Related By-Laws
The Municipality of Clarington is moving forward with a Clarington by-law consolidation that will merge three existing home-related by-laws into a single, comprehensive regulation. Municipal officials…
Durham Region Property Tax Cut Proposal Defeated by Council
A proposed Durham Region property tax cut aimed at removing the education portion of residential tax bills was overwhelmingly defeated at both the Whitby and Durham…
