News
Durham Region's biggest stories — politics, business, education, health, sports, and the moments that matter from Pickering to Brock.
181 stories · 8 municipalities · Updated daily
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.
Latest in News
View all →
AI-generated illustrationPickering reviews 13-home subdivision proposal
The City has received formal applications for a 13-lot detached-home development at 3225 Fifth Concession Road; the proposal is not approved.
AI-generated illustrationWhitby manufacturer receives $25,000 energy grant
The Town and Enbridge Gas Ontario awarded the grant to North American Steel for oven upgrades expected to reduce natural gas use by up to about seven per cent a year.
Whitby Town Hall repairs scheduled for September 30 to October 16
Roof replacement and concrete repairs are scheduled daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the west entrance stairs will close on selected, weather-dependent days.
newsDRPS unveils Air4 helicopter for regional air support
The new Airbus H125 will support frontline officers, searches and emergency response; DRPS says partners are building an around-the-clock GTA air-support model.
newsNotre Dame students share Truth and Reconciliation reflections
Orange Shirt designs and written reflections are on display in the school’s main foyer ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
CrimeDRPS seeks Ajax man after two officers hurt in Oshawa
Police say a driver identified as Yaseen Waggan left the scene after a Tesla SUV struck two officers; both officers attended local hospitals.
CrimeDRPS asks public to help find missing 14-year-old from Courtice
Police say Cairo was last seen near Nash Road and Old Varcoe Road on September 21 and remain concerned for his safety.
newsCannington community raises $110,000 for school playground
After eight years of planning and fundraising, McCaskill’s Mills Public School opened a new playground in July 2026.
newsDurham clinics at Oshawa Centre closed for the day
Breastfeeding and sexual health clinics at the mall are closed for the rest of September 28 because of a watermain break.
newsDRT closes Kingston Road stop 1595 through 6 p.m. Monday
The DRT notice listed a Monday, September 28 closure from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; that window has passed, and the notice gives no post-window reopening update.
newsLakeridge Health adds advanced stroke imaging at Ajax Pickering and Oshawa hospitals
CT Perfusion with RapidAI is now available locally to help stroke teams assess brain blood flow and guide treatment decisions.
newsSouth Oshawa Pool lesson registration opens September 29
Registration for fall swimming lessons and aquatic programs opens Tuesday at 9 a.m.; programs begin the week of October 13.
By municipality
Explore all →
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.
More from Uxbridge →
Scugog closes municipal facilities on September 30
The Municipal Office, Fire Administration Office and Community Recreation Centre will reopen October 1 for regular hours.
More from Scugog →
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.
More from Brock →
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.
More from Clarington →
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.
More from Oshawa →
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.
More from Whitby →
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.
More from Ajax →
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.
More from Pickering →