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Youth charged after 3D-printed firearm parts seized in Pickering
A youth faces charges after DRPS investigators seized a 3D printer and an incomplete polymer receiver for a 3D-printable semi-automatic firearm at a Pickering residence. Allegations have not been proven in court.
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AI-generated illustration23-year-old arrested after allegedly striking officers while fleeing police
A 23-year-old Ajax male turned himself in on October 1 and faces multiple charges, including assault causing bodily harm, after allegedly striking two officers while fleeing police. Allegations have not been proven in court.
AI-generated illustrationOshawa man charged in counterfeit currency investigation
Dwain Glover, 43, of Oshawa is charged with fraud and uttering counterfeit money after a DRPS Financial Crimes Unit investigation. Allegations have not been proven in court.
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.
CrimeMale arrested following sexual assault investigation in Ajax
DRPS officers arrested a male suspect after a sexual assault call at a residence near Lake Driveway West and Hawkins Crescent in Ajax on October 1. Allegations have not been proven in court.
CrimeYouth charged after 3D-printed firearm parts seized in Pickering
A youth faces charges after DRPS investigators seized a 3D printer and an incomplete polymer receiver for a 3D-printable semi-automatic firearm at a Pickering residence. Allegations have not been proven in court.
EventsDRPS Children's Games set for October 24 in Durham Region
The 2026 DRPS Children's Games take place Saturday, October 24, offering inclusive sporting activities for children aged 5 to 18 of various physical abilities.
CrimeOshawa man charged in alleged financial exploitation of elderly Ajax woman
An Oshawa man faces fraud and theft charges following a lengthy DRPS investigation into the alleged financial exploitation of an elderly Ajax woman. Allegations have not been proven in court.
NewsDRPS Marine Unit escorts distressed boaters to safety on Lake Ontario
DRPS Marine Unit officers safely escorted a distressed vessel and its three occupants to shore on Lake Ontario on September 30.
NewsOttawa announces $66.3M for energy-efficient housing projects, unveiled in Ajax
The federal government and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities announced $66.3 million for 162 energy efficiency projects across Canada, including 39 in Ontario, at an event in Ajax on October 2.
NewsPeople of Durham interviews Pickering mayoral candidate Lisa Robinson
The People of Durham podcast's latest episode features Pickering Ward 1 Councillor Lisa Robinson, who is running for mayor in the October 26 municipal election.
NewsOntario minimum wage rises to $17.95, but Durham workers say costs still too high
Ontario's minimum wage rose 35 cents to $17.95 an hour on October 1, but some Durham Region workers told Wesal TV the increase does little against rising housing, food and household costs.
newsDurham Region marks October as Circular Economy Month
Regional Chair John Henry proclaimed October as Circular Economy Month, with weekly themes on reuse, waste reduction, environmental protection and economic resilience.
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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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Cannington 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.
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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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23-year-old arrested after allegedly striking officers while fleeing police
A 23-year-old Ajax male turned himself in on October 1 and faces multiple charges, including assault causing bodily harm, after allegedly striking two officers while fleeing police. Allegations have not been proven in court.
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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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Male arrested following sexual assault investigation in Ajax
DRPS officers arrested a male suspect after a sexual assault call at a residence near Lake Driveway West and Hawkins Crescent in Ajax on October 1. Allegations have not been proven in court.
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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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Oshawa man charged in counterfeit currency investigation
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23-year-old arrested after allegedly striking officers while fleeing police
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Youth charged after 3D-printed firearm parts seized in Pickering
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Oshawa man charged in alleged financial exploitation of elderly Ajax woman
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Ottawa announces $66.3M for energy-efficient housing projects, unveiled in Ajax