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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 illustrationPickering Committee of Adjustment posts notices for October 14 hearing
The electronic hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m.; residents can register to speak or send written comments to City Development.
AI-generated illustrationClarington withdraws heritage designation notice for 1 Veterans Avenue
A municipal notice says Council withdrew its earlier intent to designate the Bowmanville property under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Clarington shares events for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The notice lists a reflection space, library screenings, an author visit, a Durham College mini powwow and museum programming for September 30.
newsPickering roadwork to restrict access on Whitevale and North roads
Storm sewer replacement, road reconstruction and resurfacing are scheduled from October to December, with local access restrictions during construction.
newsUxbridge community centre to reopen September 28 after collision
The community centre at Uxbridge Arena is expected to reopen Monday after a temporary wall is installed; the arena remains open.
newsBrock council agenda posted for September 28 meeting
Residents can attend in person at the municipal office in Cannington or watch the meeting livestream through the HTML agenda.
newsAlex Robertson Park closes southern parking lot during culvert project
The southern section of the gravel lot is being used as a project staging area from September 24, 2026, through October 2027; the northern section remains open.
newsBrock honours 2026 Awards of Merit recipients
The township recognized local groups and residents for work in heritage, environmental stewardship, community services, food support, sport, accessibility and volunteering.
newsTeachingCity Oshawa shares year-nine project results
The 2025/2026 Annual Snapshot describes city-university projects in student photography, cybersecurity, culture planning and 111 work-integrated learning placements.
newsOshawa outlines September 30 holiday service changes
City Hall and Service Oshawa will close for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, while waste collection and recreation facilities continue on their regular schedules.
newsDurham partners form committee for crisis care
Lakeridge Health, Durham Regional Police, OPP and Durham Region Paramedic Services have established a committee to coordinate emergency-care transitions for people experiencing mental health or addictions-related crises.
newsFarewell Street closure detours four DRT routes
The closure between Raleigh Avenue and Colonel Sam Drive/Wentworth Street affects Routes 407, 407A, 421 and 421A; Route 407 stops 93597 and 93598 are not being served.
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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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