Community
YWCA Durham reports more than $42,000 raised at Starry Nights
YWCA Durham says its Starry Nights Gala raised more than $42,000 to support women and children who turn to Y’s WISH Shelter for safety and support.…
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Arts & Culture
Book Drunkard Festival Brings 2026 Author Series to Uxbridge
The 2026 Book Drunkard Festival brings more than a dozen authors to Uxbridge for talks, launches and themed events through December 7.
Community
Oshawa Cancels $1,850 in Fines Against Auto Museum
Oshawa is no longer pursuing $1,850 in nuisance fines against the Canadian Automotive Museum, according to a local councillor.
Community
Courtice Energy Centre Opens for October 26 Family Tours
Families can tour the Durham York Energy Centre in Courtice and learn about waste recovery during a free October 26 PA-day event.
Community
Ajax Student Named Fire Chief for a Day
A Lincoln Avenue Public School student was selected from 573 entries as Ajax Fire Chief for a Day.
Community
DCDSB Welcomes New Permanent Staff at Whitby Mass
The Durham Catholic board welcomed new permanent school employees during its annual system-wide Mass and commissioning in Whitby.
Community
Durham College Builds Indigenous Garden at Whitby Campus
Durham College is developing an Indigenous garden at its Whitby food forest with work across agriculture, design, trades and culinary programs.
Crime
Police Seek Suspect in Whitby Restaurant Break-Ins
Durham police are seeking help identifying a suspect in a Whitby restaurant break-in and several similar incidents.
Crime
Port Perry Homicide Leads to Second-Degree Murder Charge
Durham police identified a 32-year-old man killed in Port Perry and charged a local man with second-degree murder.
Community
Durham College Mature Students Connect at Coffee Chat
A Durham College coffee chat brought mature students together in Oshawa to share experiences, make connections and learn about campus support.
