Durham police escort three boaters to shore amid rough Lake Ontario waters
Two Durham police Marine Unit vessels escorted a small aluminum boat and its three occupants safely to shore on Sept. 30.
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Durham school board posts strong literacy results as math remains a focus
DDSB’s 2025–2026 EQAO results show gains in several elementary assessments. Mathematics remains a priority, with 48 per cent of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard.
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Ajax man charged with sexual assault; Durham police seek other potential victims
Durham Regional Police say a 29-year-old Ajax man faces sexual assault and forcible confinement charges. Investigators are concerned there may be other victims.
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Pickering youth charged after police seize 3D-printed firearm component
Durham police say a search of a Pickering home uncovered a 3D printer and an incomplete firearm component. A 16-year-old faces charges of uttering threats and manufacturing firearm parts.
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Oshawa man charged over counterfeit bills used at store and in taxi
Durham police have charged a 43-year-old Oshawa man after alleging he used counterfeit $100 bills to pay for a convenience-store purchase and a taxi fare.
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Two Whitby residents charged after police seize loaded firearm
Police say two Whitby residents were arrested near Dundas Street East and Garden Street after a firearm investigation. A loaded firearm and a prohibited over-capacity magazine were recovered.
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Durham marks Circular Economy Month with focus on reuse and waste reduction
Durham Region has proclaimed October as Circular Economy Month, highlighting ways to keep products in use longer and reduce waste.
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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.
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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.'
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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.
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Developer proposes 21-townhouse condominium on Liverpool Road
Plaza 6 Inc. has filed plans for a 21-unit townhouse condominium at 666–682 Liverpool Road in Ward 2, requiring an official plan amendment and rezoning. A public open house was held in April.
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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.
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