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Whitby thrift shopper among Durham residents highlighted for reducing waste
Durham Region is highlighting residents who reuse and repair everyday items, alongside regional programs for textiles, electronics and food waste.
By Pickering Voice Staff · 2 min read
PULSE 900 and Route 902 to detour for downtown Oshawa Boo Bash
Whitby readers travelling through downtown Oshawa on Oct. 17 should note eastbound detours on two Durham Region Transit routes. Westbound service will follow its usual routes.
By Pickering Voice Staff · 1 min read
Whitby bus stop at Thickson and Rossland to close temporarily Oct. 8
Durham Region Transit riders will need to use another northbound stop when stop #283 closes for construction. A temporary stop will be available about 200 metres south.
By Pickering Voice Staff · 1 min read
Police seek suspect in Whitby restaurant break-ins
Police are asking for help identifying a suspect after cash was stolen from Los Cabos restaurant in Whitby. Investigators believe the same person is responsible for several restaurant break-ins in 2025.
By Pickering Voice Staff · 1 min read
Free PA Day event invites families to explore Durham York Energy Centre
Pickering families can visit the Durham York Energy Centre in Courtice for a free PA Day event on October 26. Activities include control-room tours and button making.
By Pickering Voice Staff · 2 min read
Third Concession Road resurfacing to bring delays between Altona and Rosebank
Third Concession Road will remain open during resurfacing between Altona and Rosebank roads. The City of Pickering anticipates completion by November 17, 2026.
By Pickering Voice Staff · 1 min read
Port Perry man charged with murder in Durham’s fourth homicide of 2026
A 32-year-old Port Perry man has died and another man faces a second-degree murder charge. Durham police say the incident was isolated and there is no public safety concern.
By Pickering Voice Staff · 1 min read
Lane restrictions planned on Ritson Road North in Oshawa
Lane restrictions are scheduled between Conlin Road East and Britannia Road East from October 12 to November 20 for temporary sidewalk construction.
By Pickering Voice Staff · 1 min read
Glenanna Road section to close Oct. 13–26 for sewer and watermain work
Glenanna Road and its west sidewalk will close between Pickering Parkway and the south limit of The Esplanade South. Vehicle and pedestrian detours will be provided.
By Pickering Voice Staff · 1 min read
Durham Thanksgiving closures affect offices, child care and transit service
Durham Regional facilities will close Monday, October 12, while transit runs on weekend service. Primary care outreach and homelessness support will remain available.
By Pickering Voice Staff · 2 min read
Three men wanted in Durham vehicle financing fraud investigation
Durham police say a vehicle financing scheme involving dealerships across the region caused more than $650,000 in losses. Three men are wanted.
By Pickering Voice Staff · 2 min read