North Bowmanville Dog Park 2026: Council Approves New Location at Guildwood Park
After six years of planning and several setbacks, the North Bowmanville Dog Park 2026 project has officially received the green light from local officials. During a…
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Successful Rescue of Exotic Reptile Pets Following Oshawa Garage Fire
A late-night emergency in a quiet residential pocket of Durham Region resulted in a fortunate outcome for several non-traditional companions. On the evening of Sunday, May…
Rescue Animals Uxbridge: Running of the Cows Returns for Mother’s Day
A beloved Mother’s Day tradition is returning to an animal sanctuary near Uxbridge next month, where rescue animals will once again run wild and free as…
Oshawa Issues Critical Tips to Wildlife Proof Your Home This Spring
As the spring season arrives in the Durham Region, local authorities are seeing a natural uptick in animal activity. The City of Oshawa is officially reminding…
New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog on Track for Late 2026 Opening
A long-awaited animal shelter serving the Uxbridge and Scugog communities is on schedule and on budget, with a late 2026 opening expected despite some challenges caused…
Famous Monkey Dies at Ontario Animal Sanctuary
A beloved Famous Monkey who rose to international fame as one of the world’s top-selling animal artists has died at an Ontario sanctuary. Pockets Warhol, a…
Courtice Coyotes Pack Winter Night Near Townline and Lawson Road
Winter nights in Courtice, Ontario, often seem quiet and still—until nature surprises you. Recently, I experienced something unforgettable: a Courtice Coyotes Pack moving through my backyard…
Courtice Development Raises Concerns Over Nesting Woodpeckers
A Courtice development woodpeckers concern has been raised after a resident reported spotting nesting pileated woodpeckers near a proposed development site in the community. Courtice resident…
Uxbridge Christmas Bird Count Logs 7,000 Birds Across 49 Species
The Uxbridge Christmas Bird Count has once again delivered impressive results, with more than 7,000 birds representing 49 species recorded during the 21st annual count. A…
Durham Region Animal Shelter Seeks Help After 9 Puppies Abandoned in Whitby
Whitby Animal Services is asking for public assistance after nine puppies were abandoned in a residential area, marking the fourth litter found in the same Whitby…
