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DRPS charges 41-year-old after alleged romance fraud affecting five victims
Five victims allegedly lost more than $1 million between 2020 and 2025; the allegations have not been proven in court.
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AI-generated illustrationDCDSB News: Back-to-School, September 2026
DCDSB says students are expected on September 8, while class placements, timetables and transportation information are already available to families.
AI-generated illustrationDDSB redirects some new Whitby and Pickering registrations as enrolment grows
Students already enrolled at Whitby Meadows and Josiah Henson public schools will remain there; the measures apply to new registrations received after June 30, 2026.
DRPS charges Pickering man in alleged sexual assaults involving two children
The alleged offences occurred on numerous occasions in Pickering and Toronto between November 2025 and July 2026; the allegations have not been proven in court.
newsLakeridge Health and Ontario Shores announce Durham mental-health partnership
The two organizations say the collaboration will pursue more connected mental-health and addictions care through research, education, training and clinical innovation.
newsDurham municipalities unite for Hunger Action Month food drive
Residents can donate non-perishable food or money from September 9 to October 5 in support of Feed the Need in Durham and participating community food programs.
newsLabour Day brings service changes across Durham Region on September 7
Regional and municipal offices face holiday closures, but some transit, outreach, recreation and marina services remain available.