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Ajax Food Drive sets final donation day for October 5
The last day to donate to the Ajax Food Drive is October 5, according to the Town of Ajax.
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AI-generated illustrationScugog Fire Station 61 public access resumes September 8
The Port Perry station was closed to the public on September 4 because watermain work shut off the building's water service.
AI-generated illustrationPickering recreation complex plans change-room and parking disruptions
The older Family Change Room closes September 8 to 12, while marked parking spaces face a shorter closure on September 9.
Anne Ottenbrite Pool closes September 8 for maintenance
Aquatic programs and activities at the Whitby pool are cancelled, with regular programming set to return September 9.
things to doOshawa extends Rotary Pool and splash-pad season to September 20
Oshawa residents can continue to swim free at Rotary Pool with a season pass or government identification showing an Oshawa address.
newsMiller’s Creek Trail routes listed as closed due to excessive flooding
The published closure notice names five trail sections, including routes near Williamson Road, Rossland Road, Curtis Gate, Feint Drive, Alden Square and the 401 bridge.
eventsDurham Curbside Giveaway Day set for September 19
Durham residents can offer usable unwanted items at the curb during the 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. event.
newsNorth Street lane restrictions scheduled in Newcastle from September 15 to December 31
Daytime restrictions are planned while crews build a multi-use walkway and place surface asphalt to support new development.
Public SafetyDRPS seeks tips after fatal Oshawa altercation
Durham police say a 23-year-old Oshawa man died after a physical altercation near Simcoe Street North and Winchester Road East.
Public SafetyDRPS seeks suspects in Pickering dealership break-in
Durham police are seeking tips after suspects allegedly broke into a Pickering dealership and stole a safe from 940 Kingston Road.
Community SafetyDRPS Police Week launches at Oshawa Centre
Durham police will mark Police Week with an information booth at Oshawa Centre from May 11 to May 14.
Traffic SafetyTwo seriously injured in Uxbridge single-vehicle crash
DRPS says a Porsche SUV left Allbright Road in Uxbridge, landed in the woods, and later caught fire.
Public Safety$25,000 reward offered in Beaverton break-in case
Durham Regional Crime Stoppers is offering a $25,000 reward for information that helps investigators make arrests in a Beaverton break-and-enter.
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Uxbridge youth watershed workshop returns November 13
The free Brook Never Sleeps program for ages 8 to 12 will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Uxbridge Town Hall on a school PA Day.
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Scugog closes municipal facilities on September 30
The Municipal Office, Fire Administration Office and Community Recreation Centre will reopen October 1 for regular hours.
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Lake Ridge Road reconstruction starts next week in Brock and Uxbridge
Durham Region has hired Dufferin Construction to reconstruct Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) in Brock and Uxbridge townships, with work starting the week of October 5.
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Clarington lists Newcastle condo units for public tender
Tenders for two groups of units at 21 Brookhouse Dr. are due by 3 p.m. November 4 at the Municipal Administration Centre.
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DRT detours Route 901 around Lakeview Park for CIBC Run for the Cure
PULSE 901 will detour around Lakeview Park in Oshawa on Sunday, October 4, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. due to CIBC Run for the Cure road closures.
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Human Rights Tribunal dismisses applications against Whitby, town says
The Town of Whitby says the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario dismissed applications from Christopher Leahy and Stephen Yamada on September 28, finding the matters did not fall within the social areas covered by the Human Rights Code. The town reports about $53,682 in external legal costs so far, with final costs still undetermined.
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McLean Community Centre east parking lot reopens in Ajax
The east parking lot at Ajax's McLean Community Centre reopened to the public on Friday, October 2; the south lot remains closed to vehicles.
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Male charged in counterfeit-money scheme after Help Solve a Crime tip
A 19-year-old Toronto male faces fraud and counterfeit-money charges after DRPS identified him with help from a Help Solve a Crime post. Allegations have not been proven in court.
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