3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (340+ words) Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) Chief Peter Moreira personally stopped a driver going 20kmh over the limit in front of a school in Whitby on Monday. He was reported to have spent some time providing education about fines being doubled in…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (197+ words) The City of Oshawa has extended the summer season at the newly redeveloped Rotary Park. The Rotary Pool season is extended until September 20. In addition, all City of Oshawa splash pads will remain open until September 20. The city said since…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (254+ words) Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is undertaking a detailed design and an environmental assessment to widen westbound Highway 401 from Lake Ridge Road to Salem Road, according to Rob Cerjanec, MPP for Ajax. Last October, MTO told Durham Post (see below)…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (315+ words) Petticoat Creek outdoor aquatic facility is permanently closed but Petticoat Creek Conservation Park remains open to visitors during its regular operating season, according to the City of Pickering. The statement clarifies that visitors can continue to enjoy the park’s picnic…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (199+ words) Durham police yesterday said a cyclist has suffered fatal injuries following a collision in Whitby. On Friday, August 21 at about 12:30 pm, members of Central West Division responded to a collision involving a cyclist in the area of Coronation Road and…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (210+ words) A water training exercise between DRPS and Para Marine Search and Rescue, will be conducting a planned water rescue training exercise in Pickering. The exercise is taking place on Tuesday, August 25 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Millennium Square, south end…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (201+ words) Police is warning Durham residents of an increase in door-to-door scams across the region. The scams in question are suspects selling roofing and chimney repairs. In these incidents, individuals approach homeowners claiming they are working in the neighbourhood and have…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (126+ words) Traffic flows were challenged in Pickering yesterday as Brock Road and Highway 401 was blocked by a malfunctioning truck. Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) issued a traffic alert yesterday afternoon saying one northbound lane of Brock Road at Highway 401 was blocked…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (347+ words) The Municipality of Clarington has yet again begun the search for a new site for a dog park in North Bowmanville. The resumption of the search follows a direction by Clarington Council to staff to cancel the planned construction of…...