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Lakeridge Health celebrates women in medicine across Durham Region
Lakeridge Health is marking Women in Medicine Month by spotlighting female physicians and health-care leaders, including staff who work at Ajax's hospital site and across Durham Region.
By Pickering Voice Staff · 2 min read
Durham regional chair marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with call to ongoing action
Regional Chair John Henry issued a statement honouring residential school survivors and children who never returned home, calling reconciliation 'an ongoing journey.'
By Pickering Voice Staff · 2 min read
Two former Ajax FC executives charged after $650,000 fraud investigation
Durham police allege more than $650,000 in league funds was transferred out of the Ajax FC Soccer Club's account between early 2023 and 2024. A Whitby woman and an Ajax man face multiple charges.
By Pickering Voice Staff · 1 min read
Pickering reviewing plan for 13 detached homes on private roads near Fifth Concession and Sideline 4
The City of Pickering is reviewing formal applications for a residential common element condominium development of 13 detached dwelling lots on two private roads.
By Pickering Voice Staff · 2 min read
DRPS unveils new Air4 helicopter to boost policing across Durham Region
Durham Regional Police Service has officially unveiled Air4, a new Airbus H125 helicopter that will provide aerial support to frontline officers across Durham Region and the GTA.
By Pickering Voice Staff · 2 min read
Food bank visits in Durham Region up nearly 250 per cent since 2020
One in four Durham residents faces food insecurity, according to Feed the Need in Durham, as the region's food support network reports nearly 900,000 visits over the past year.
By Pickering Voice Staff · 2 min read
Durham Region's Truth and Reconciliation Walk honours residential school children with MSIFN bus artwork
Durham Region's annual Truth and Reconciliation Walk brought residents, students and staff together in Whitby, featuring a Durham Region Transit bus wrapped in artwork by Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation artists.
By Pickering Voice Staff · 3 min read
Pickering Unveils 'Je Me Souviens' Sculpture in Renovated Council Chambers
A new sculpture by Pickering artist Dorsey now sits in the newly renovated Council Chambers at City Hall, exploring memory, time and growth.
By Pickering Voice Staff · 2 min read
Cannington community raises $110,000 for new playground at McCaskill's Mills Public School
An eight-year effort led by the school's School Community Council ended in July with the opening of a brand-new playground, funded entirely by community donations.
By Pickering Voice Staff · 2 min read