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New Year’s Eve: Travel free tonight on GO Transit, DRT
Residents across Durham Region and the GTA can travel for free on New Year’s Eve, thanks to complimentary transit service announced by Metrolinx and Durham Region…
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Crime
Man Arrested After Attempting to Set People’s Clothing on Fire at Toronto Transit Hub
Toronto police have arrested a man following a disturbing incident in which he allegedly attempted to set people’s clothing on fire at a busy transit and…
News
DRT, GO, UP Express and TTC Offer Free Rides and Extra Service for New Year’s Eve
Public transit riders across Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area will be able to travel for free on New Year’s Eve, with extended service designed…
Events
What’s Open and Closed on New Year’s Day in Oshawa, Pickering, Ajax and Clarington
As residents across Durham Region prepare to welcome 2026, it’s helpful to know what services and businesses will be operating on New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan.…
Events
Clarington Polar Bear Swim Postponed Due to Unsafe Ice Conditions
The annual Clarington Polar Bear Swim, scheduled for New Year’s Day in Newcastle, has been postponed due to unsafe ice conditions along the waterfront. Clarington firefighters…
News
Ontario Invests $20 Million to Improve Firefighter Health and Safety
The Ontario government is investing $20 million to enhance firefighter health and safety across the province, with funding aimed at cancer prevention, improved protective equipment, and…
Business
Eight Ontario Companies Receive Over $16 Million to Offset U.S. Tariff Impacts
Eight Ontario-based companies have been awarded more than $16 million in provincial funding to support expansion projects aimed at reducing the impact of U.S. tariffs and…
Business
66 Driving Schools Shut Down Across Ontario for Failing to Meet Standards
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has revoked the licences of 66 driving schools across the province after determining they failed to comply with provincial regulations…
News
Changes Coming to Highway 407 in Ontario in 2026
Drivers across Ontario will see several changes to Highway 407 ETR starting in 2026, including higher toll rates, increased fees, and new customer programs beginning January…
Real Estate
Four 35-Storey Towers With Nearly 1,500 Units Proposed Along Major Transit Corridor in Pickering
A major high-rise development featuring four 35-storey residential towers and 1,492 housing units is being proposed for a key transit corridor in Pickering. The project, planned…
