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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 illustrationOshawa man charged after sexual assault investigation
Durham Regional Police say Nicholas Paul LAFRANCE, 23, of Oshawa faces three charges; the allegations have not been proven in court.
AI-generated illustrationLane Restrictions on Liverpool Road Pickering
The southbound curb lane on Liverpool Road and the Liverpool Road–Pickering Parkway intersection will be affected by work continuing until December, weather permitting.
Detour - Port Perry Walmart - Stop #3300
Durham Region Transit says stop 3300 at Port Perry Walmart is temporarily closed during construction, with temporary boarding locations for routes 618 and 905C through October 16.
newsDurham Region Transit Temporary Bus Stop Closure and Relocation
At Thickson and Rossland, stop notices take effect September 22; routes 905, 920 and 916 are affected.
newsDurham Waste Facilities Will Be Closed September 30 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The Region of Durham says five waste-management locations will close Wednesday, September 30, for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
newsLane Restrictions on Bloor Street in the Municipality of Clarington
The Region of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Bloor Street (Regional Road 22) in the Municipality of Clarington.
newsLiving Classroom Launch at Glen Hill Terrace
The Durham Catholic District School Board and Glen Hill Terrace launched a Personal Support Worker learning program that combines classroom study, practical experience in long-term care and resident participation.
newsTemporary Access Changes at the Civic Recreation Complex
The Civic Recreation Complex will undergo flooring renewal project for a two-week period, beginning September 21, 2026.
newsPark Road South Lane Restrictions September 21
Durham Region says Park Road South in Oshawa will have daytime and overnight lane restrictions from September 21 to 23.
newsRoute 502 Stop 93810 moves September 21
The transit agency says Stop 93810 will move to Bowmanville Ave Northbound at Northglen.
newsMorden Lane closure in Pickering starts September 21
The closure between Reytan Boulevard and Krosno Boulevard is scheduled through December 23 for culvert-replacement work.
newsClarington roads close September 20 for Terry Fox Run
Park Drive, Hunt Street and Nelson Street are scheduled to close from 9 to 10 a.m.; emergency access will remain available.
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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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