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DRPS charges 41-year-old after alleged romance fraud affecting five victims
Five victims allegedly lost more than $1 million between 2020 and 2025; the allegations have not been proven in court.
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AI-generated illustrationDCDSB News: Back-to-School, September 2026
DCDSB says students are expected on September 8, while class placements, timetables and transportation information are already available to families.
AI-generated illustrationDDSB redirects some new Whitby and Pickering registrations as enrolment grows
Students already enrolled at Whitby Meadows and Josiah Henson public schools will remain there; the measures apply to new registrations received after June 30, 2026.
Lakeridge Health and Ontario Shores announce Durham mental-health partnership
The two organizations say the collaboration will pursue more connected mental-health and addictions care through research, education, training and clinical innovation.
newsDurham municipalities unite for Hunger Action Month food drive
Residents can donate non-perishable food or money from September 9 to October 5 in support of Feed the Need in Durham and participating community food programs.
newsLabour Day brings service changes across Durham Region on September 7
Regional and municipal offices face holiday closures, but some transit, outreach, recreation and marina services remain available.
newsBrooklin Community Centre maintenance begins September 8
The library stays open, evening rentals continue and the community centre reopens September 10 for the 55+ Active Living Fair.
Archive — Whitby
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Whitby denies plans to rename its waterfront or Lake Ontario
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Demolition planned for vacant buildings in downtown Whitby
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Anne Ottenbrite Pool closes September 8 for maintenance
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Catherine Vandenhoogen named Whitby's 2026 Senior Volunteer of the Year
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Whitby Public Library launches free maker space