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Durham Highway Closures for Planned Roadwork – Feb 2
Durham highway closures are scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, as part of ongoing planned roadwork and maintenance on provincial highways across Durham Region. Affected Routes…
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DRT bus collision in Clarington leaves four injured
A DRT bus collision Clarington involving two separate crashes left four people injured on Highway 35-115 Thursday evening, according to Durham Regional Police. Police say the…
Crime
Police Urge Durham Region Residents to Help Find Missing 90-Year-Old Man
Missing 90-Year-Old Man Durham Region: Police Issue Alert Police across the Greater Toronto Area are asking residents to assist in locating a missing 90-year-old man in…
News
Black History Month Durham Region: Honouring the Past and Empowering the Future
The Region of Durham is marking Black History Month Durham Region with a renewed commitment to equity, inclusion and youth empowerment. In a statement issued from…
Health
Ajax Age-Friendly Community Recognized for Improving Life for Residents
The Town of Ajax has been officially recognized as an Ajax Age-Friendly Community, earning provincial acknowledgement for its efforts to support residents as they age. The…
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Port Perry Fairgrounds Pop-In Session Set for Feb. 3 in Scugog
A Port Perry Fairgrounds pop-in session will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 3, giving Scugog residents another opportunity to share feedback on the future of the…
Business
Benefit Cheques February 2026 Canada: Payment Dates and Amounts
Several benefit cheques February 2026 Canada will be issued to eligible residents as governments continue to provide financial support amid rising living costs. Below is a…
Food & Drink
5 Restaurants Closed January 2026 in Pickering, Toronto and Niagara
Several restaurants closed January 2026 across Ontario, affecting dining destinations in Pickering, Toronto and Niagara. The closures include long-established venues as well as newer concepts that…
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Feb 1 Southern Ontario Weather Brings Sunshine and Bitter Cold
The Feb 1 southern Ontario weather forecast calls for bright sunshine across much of the region, but winter’s grip remains firm as wind chill values plunge…
Crime
Oshawa Man Charged After Importing Banned Tasers, Released
An Oshawa man charged after Durham police seized prohibited conducted energy weapons during a search warrant execution earlier this week. According to the Durham Regional Police…
