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'Legions are in trouble': Community unites to raise money for Whitby Legion after ceiling collapse
'Legions are in trouble': Community unites to raise money for Whitby Legion after ceiling collapse
So far, nearly $30,000 has been donated by individual community members and organizations such as the Whitby Girls Hockey Association and Ladies Auxiliary.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:46 AM
'Legions are in trouble': Community unites to raise money for Whitby Legion after ceiling collapse
Pickering provides support for people with autism, dementia, Crohn's Disease, other hidden disabilities
Pickering provides support for people with autism, dementia, Crohn's Disease, other hidden disabilities
A sunflower symbol helps trained staff discreetly identify people who may need extra assistance.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Pickering provides support for people with autism, dementia, Crohn's Disease, other hidden disabilities
‘Hometown heroes’: New funding adds vital equipment to Clarington Fire Services
‘Hometown heroes’: New funding adds vital equipment to Clarington Fire Services
The gear extractor will help remove harmful substances after exposure to smoke.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:45 AM
‘Hometown heroes’: New funding adds vital equipment to Clarington Fire Services
OPG will lead new fusion energy research centre, province announces in Pickering
OPG will lead new fusion energy research centre, province announces in Pickering
The location of the new centre is still to be determined.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:45 AM
OPG will lead new fusion energy research centre, province announces in Pickering
Winter parking rules now in effect in Clarington
Winter parking rules now in effect in Clarington
Vehicles parked on the street during snow clearing may be ticketed or towed.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Winter parking rules now in effect in Clarington
Whitby town budget tax increase comes in at 3.44 per cent for 2026
Whitby town budget tax increase comes in at 3.44 per cent for 2026
The average home assessed at $500,000 will see an increase of $78 per year.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Whitby town budget tax increase comes in at 3.44 per cent for 2026
GO train weekend service cuts start on Lakeshore East line
GO train weekend service cuts start on Lakeshore East line
Trains will run on a 30-minute schedule, down from every 15 minutes.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:45 PM
GO train weekend service cuts start on Lakeshore East line
Ajax man among 3 suspects arrested after drugs seized during searches in Durham, Toronto
Ajax man among 3 suspects arrested after drugs seized during searches in Durham, Toronto
An investigation — dubbed “Project B3” — into the alleged distribution of drugs in both Toronto and Durham was launched in September.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Ajax man among 3 suspects arrested after drugs seized during searches in Durham, Toronto
Runaway inmate who police say breached release conditions known to frequent GTA: OPP
Runaway inmate who police say breached release conditions known to frequent GTA: OPP
Troy Parson, 36, is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for breaching his statutory release, say Ontario Provincial Police.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Runaway inmate who police say breached release conditions known to frequent GTA: OPP
'Do not approach': Durham cops searching for Oshawa man, 31, linked to stabbing of woman, pair of other attacks
'Do not approach': Durham cops searching for Oshawa man, 31, linked to stabbing of woman, pair of other attacks
One suspect has been arrested and officers are looking for a 31-year-old man following a Nov. 24 stabbing in the area of Albert and Albany streets, say police.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
'Do not approach': Durham cops searching for Oshawa man, 31, linked to stabbing of woman, pair of other attacks
UPDATED: Durham police find missing man, 81, last seen Thursday afternoon in Whitby
UPDATED: Durham police find missing man, 81, last seen Thursday afternoon in Whitby
Santos, whose last name was not provided, was last spotted around 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 27 near Cochrane Street and Taunton Road West.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
UPDATED: Durham police find missing man, 81, last seen Thursday afternoon in Whitby
Oak Unlimited reopens in Bowmanville downtown
Oak Unlimited reopens in Bowmanville downtown
Newly-renovated Oak Unlimited reopens following downtown fire last March.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Oak Unlimited reopens in Bowmanville downtown
Woman arrested in Pickering sunglasses heist
Woman arrested in Pickering sunglasses heist
A 17-year-old Mississauga woman and an unidentified third suspect are still wanted on multiple charges.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Woman arrested in Pickering sunglasses heist
Bowmanville teen, 19, accused of sending sexual messages, materials to 13-year-old
Bowmanville teen, 19, accused of sending sexual messages, materials to 13-year-old
The investigation began last December when officers started looking into the actions of a man communicating online with a child.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Bowmanville teen, 19, accused of sending sexual messages, materials to 13-year-old
Should Whitby hire own auditor general to dig for extra tax savings?
Should Whitby hire own auditor general to dig for extra tax savings?
Reg. Coun. Chris Leahy ran into timeline problems to get a referendum question on the ballot for whether or not voters would want an auditor general.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Should Whitby hire own auditor general to dig for extra tax savings?
Westbound lanes of Highway 407 reopen in Whitby on Thursday morning following vehicle fire, say OPP
Westbound lanes of Highway 407 reopen in Whitby on Thursday morning following vehicle fire, say OPP
The westbound lanes at Lake Ridge Road were blocked on Nov. 27 due to a fire but reopened around 8:15 a.m., say Ontario Provincial Police.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Westbound lanes of Highway 407 reopen in Whitby on Thursday morning following vehicle fire, say OPP
Oshawa to consider using city-owned land for housing in official plan review
Oshawa to consider using city-owned land for housing in official plan review
Coun. Derek Giberson raised the original motion on the housing affordability initiative, but took issue with how long it could take to progress if it's included in the review.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Oshawa to consider using city-owned land for housing in official plan review
Get festive in Durham Region with holiday events from Uxbridge to Orono
Get festive in Durham Region with holiday events from Uxbridge to Orono
Find your merry with a variety of activities across Durham.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Get festive in Durham Region with holiday events from Uxbridge to Orono
Over 30,000 construction jobs could be coming to Durham after province green-lights costly Pickering nuclear refurbishment
Over 30,000 construction jobs could be coming to Durham after province green-lights costly Pickering nuclear refurbishment
Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce announced the province's final approval of the refurbishment of Pickering's nuclear generating station this morning.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Over 30,000 construction jobs could be coming to Durham after province green-lights costly Pickering nuclear refurbishment
Pay parking tickets with toys in Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa
Pay parking tickets with toys in Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa
The annual program bring toys to children across Durham Region.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Pay parking tickets with toys in Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa
Teenaged boys arrested after Durham police say attempt to rob Ajax store foiled by employees who spotted masked men outside
Teenaged boys arrested after Durham police say attempt to rob Ajax store foiled by employees who spotted masked men outside
Employees at a Freedom Mobile store called police around 1:20 p.m. on Nov. 24 after noticing five young men wearing masks and gloves who were sitting in a parked vehicle in front of the business, said the Durham force.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Teenaged boys arrested after Durham police say attempt to rob Ajax store foiled by employees who spotted masked men outside
Man found with injuries after 'altercation' in Oshawa leads to Monday night stabbing, say Durham police
Man found with injuries after 'altercation' in Oshawa leads to Monday night stabbing, say Durham police
Officers found a man with stab wounds near Parkwood Court and Simcoe Street North when responding to a call around 9 p.m. on Nov. 24, say police.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Man found with injuries after 'altercation' in Oshawa leads to Monday night stabbing, say Durham police
'Numerous bullet holes' found in Whitby home following shooting early Saturday morning: Durham police
'Numerous bullet holes' found in Whitby home following shooting early Saturday morning: Durham police
According to the Durham force, several shots were fired towards a house and a vehicle parked in a driveway near Armilia Place and Coronation Road.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
'Numerous bullet holes' found in Whitby home following shooting early Saturday morning: Durham police
Sip and support Ajax, other local businesses on the Durham Cocktail Trail
Sip and support Ajax, other local businesses on the Durham Cocktail Trail
You can collect stamps that go toward prizes.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Sip and support Ajax, other local businesses on the Durham Cocktail Trail
Whitby councillor says latest racism allegation report costs taxpayers $75,000
Whitby councillor says latest racism allegation report costs taxpayers $75,000
Costs mounting as integrity commissioner report followed by independent investigation.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Whitby councillor says latest racism allegation report costs taxpayers $75,000