Top Five Human Interest Stories That Touched Durham Region in 2025
As Christmas Day arrives, it offers a meaningful moment to reflect on some of the most heartfelt human interest stories that resonated with readers across Durham…
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Durham Region Councillors Clarify 2026 Property Tax Decision
Durham Region councillors have clarified that the recent vote regarding the 2026 property tax increase was not a rejection of lower taxes, but a decision about…
Durham Region Announces Holiday Schedule and Free DRT Service on New Year’s Eve
The Regional Municipality of Durham has shared updates on service changes across the region for the holiday season. Residents are advised of modified schedules and closures…
Newcastle Man Charged After Fleeing RIDE Check and Police Pursuit
On Saturday, December 20, 2025, around 10:00 p.m., Durham Regional Police observed a vehicle appearing to avoid a RIDE check in Newcastle. The vehicle was later…
Provincial Grant Helps Whitby Fire Department Purchase New Protective Gear
The Town of Whitby will receive a provincial grant of over $86,000 to purchase 26 new sets of protective firefighting gear, manufactured locally in Toronto. The…
Week Five of Durham Region’s Festive RIDE Shows Fewer Impaired Drivers, Higher Charge Rate
The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) reported 21 drivers charged with impaired, exceed, or refuse offences during week five of its Festive RIDE campaign, a decrease…
Southern Ontario Could See Up to 10 cm of Snow, Freezing Rain Possible
Southern Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area, is under a special weather statement as snow and freezing rain move through the region on Tuesday morning. According…
RIDE V Results Show Decrease Compared to 2024
The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has completed the fifth week of its 2025 Festive RIDE program, reporting lower enforcement totals across nearly all categories compared…
Ontario Towns Receive $366,000 in Provincial Funding for Local Non-Profits
Five non-profit organizations in Ajax and Whitby are set to receive a total of $366,000 in provincial funding through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s seed grant stream.…
Will Southern Ontario See a White Christmas This Year?
With Christmas just days away and intermittent snowfall already seen this month, many across southern Ontario are keeping a close eye on the forecast to see…
