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Ajax Food Drive wraps October 5: five drop-off locations across town
The Town of Ajax's National Hunger Action Month food drive runs September 9 to October 5, with five drop-off locations across town accepting non-perishable food and funds for local food banks.
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AI-generated illustrationCity of Pickering Holiday Operating Hours for September 30
Pickering has listed which municipal facilities will open and close on Wednesday, September 30, for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
AI-generated illustrationNominations now open for 2027 Oshawa Community Awards
Oshawa is accepting nominations for its 2027 Community Awards until December 4, including categories for volunteers, accessibility, arts and culture, community leadership and inclusion.
Make sure you’re on the Voters List to receive your internet voting access
Oshawa internet voting for the 2026 municipal and school board elections runs from October 13 to 26. The City is asking voters to confirm their mailing address so they can receive voting instructions and a PIN.
newsHelping residents stay safe this winter: Senior and disabled persons snow clearing program registration opens September 21
Clarington is taking applications through October 31 for its winter sidewalk and driveway-windrow clearing program for eligible older residents and people with certified physical disabilities.
newsLakeridge Health Launches New Bridging Clinic, Developed in Partnership with CAMH
The new clinic connects people with mental health and substance-use support after an Emergency Department visit, offering up to three months of short-term follow-up and referrals to community services.
CrimeMale Arrested After Making Threats to Shoot Synagogue
Durham police say a 19-year-old Whitby man faces a hate-motivated threats charge after an investigation into online threats against a synagogue in Durham Region. Police say the allegation has not been proven in court.
newsDetour - Route 407 - Wilson Road closure between Dean Avenue and Bloor Street
Durham Region Transit says Route 407 buses detour around the Wilson Road closure between Dean Avenue and Bloor Street, with the extension listed through December 31, 2026.
newsStop closure - Stop# 1120 – Farewell Southbound @ Wentworth
Durham Region Transit says stop 1120 on Farewell Street southbound at Wentworth is closed for construction from June 23 until further notice. The notice lists alternate stops.
newsDetour Update - Simcoe Street Bridge Closure
Durham Region Transit updated detours for routes PULSE 901 and N2 during the Simcoe Street bridge closure and a Park Road closure, with the notice in effect until further notice.
newsDetour - Park Road Closure - Oshawa
Durham Region Transit says routes 403, 421A/C, PULSE 901 and N2 are detouring for the Park Road closure, with some stops on Park Road and Gibb Street not served.
newsAdvancing inclusive employment across Durham Region
A free Region of Durham conference and hiring event is set for October 16 at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa.
newsResidents can receive one-on-one support at the ID and Benefits Access Hub
Durham Region will host fall access hubs in Whitby, Ajax and Bowmanville, offering help with government benefits, identification, forms and service navigation.
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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 work runs to July 2027 with winter shutdown in Brock, Uxbridge
Durham Region's reconstruction of Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) in Brock and Uxbridge starts the week of October 5, pauses for winter, and is expected to finish by July 31, 2027.
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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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Nikhil Sameer Telang, 19, charged after Pickering arrest in counterfeit-money scheme
The 19-year-old Toronto man faces five counts each of fraud under $5,000 and uttering counterfeit money after DRPS identified him with help from a Help Solve a Crime post. He was released on an undertaking; the allegations have not been proven in court.
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Oshawa man charged in counterfeit currency investigation
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Mandela Muiruri, 29, charged with sexual assault and forcible confinement in Ajax