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Coastal Study Begins on Graham Creek Jetties and Bond Head Beach in Clarington
The Municipality of Clarington has announced the start of a Coastal Process Study focused on the restoration of the Graham Creek Jetties and Bond Head Beach.…
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Durham’s 5% Utility Rate Hike for 2026 Draws Criticism From Councillor
Durham Regional Council has approved the 2026 Water Supply and Sanitary Sewer User Rates, resulting in a combined increase of five per cent, or about $5.24…
Real Estate
Proposed 33-Unit Townhouse Development Planned for Oshawa’s Samac Community
A new 33-unit residential development is being proposed for Oshawa’s Samac Community, with city officials set to review planning applications later this month. The Oshawa Economic…
Crime
Oshawa Superstore Gift Card Tampering Investigation Leads to Arrest
A 49-year-old man is in custody after Durham police say he was caught in an alleged gift card fraud scheme at a grocery store in Oshawa.…
Events
What’s Open and Closed on Christmas Day Across Durham Region
Christmas Day falls on Thursday, December 25, 2025, and most businesses and services across Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington, Pickering, Ajax, and the rest of Durham Region will…
Crime
Missing 78-Year-Old Woman From Ajax Found Safe
Durham Regional Police have confirmed that a missing 78-year-old woman from Ajax has been located safe and sound, bringing the search to a close. Police had…
News
Ontario Integrity Commissioner Investigates Labour Minister Over Skills Development Fund
Ontario’s integrity commissioner has opened a formal investigation into Labour Minister David Piccini following allegations related to the administration of the province’s $2.5-billion Skills Development Fund.…
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Environment Canada Highlights Top 10 Weather Events of 2025
Environment Canada has released its annual list of the Top 10 Weather Events of 2025, highlighting a year marked by extreme heat, destructive storms, wildfires, drought,…
Health
Canada Tightens Rules on Chemicals Used to Produce Fentanyl and Methamphetamine
Health Canada has announced new regulatory changes aimed at limiting access to chemicals and equipment commonly used in the illegal production of fentanyl and methamphetamine, as…
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Dec. 19 Weather: Rain, Snow and Up to 10 cm Possible in Parts of Southern Ontario
Southern Ontario residents should prepare for a mix of rain, snow, and blustery conditions on Friday, with snowfall totals reaching up to 10 centimetres in some…
