More than 500 young people participated in the DRPS auxiliary unit’s ‘Gowns for Grads’ event on Saturday. The annual event offers dresses, shoes and other accessories for students looking forward to their graduations or proms. This year’s edition was held…
The polls are now closed across the country. There are 343 seats being contested this year. That means in order for any one party to reach majority status in the next parliament, it would need to secure a minimum of…
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for both northern and southern Durham Region. It’s expected to begin on Tuesday afternoon and last until the evening. The weather agency says conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms…
After years of back-and-forth with the city, the Oshawa Generals will remain the Oshawa Generals for at least another three decades. The team and the city announced Tuesday that they have struck a 30-year deal that will see extensive renovations at…
The province is taking more steps to crack down on auto thefts. The government is proposing new legislation would that amend the Highway Traffic Act so police would be allowed to search for and seize electronic devices that they believe…
If you need to get your cat or dog microchipped or an updated rabies vaccine, you have a chance to do it this weekend in Pickering. Pickering Animal Services is hosting a low-cost clinic in partnership with the Durham Region…
The City of Oshawa is announcing the recipient of the 2025 Community Legend Award. It went to Lisa Weiss, who has done over 55 years of volunteer work. The city says she has contributed her time and efforts towards building…
Durham police are investigating after an armed robbery at a cannabis store in Oshawa. Officers say on Thursday, April 24, at approximately 9 p.m., they responded to a robbery at Twisted Roots cannabis store, at 191 Bloor Street East. A…
The final results aren’t in yet, but it’s clear the federal Liberals will form the next government with Mark Carney the Prime Minister-elect. Some Durham and provincial politicians are weighing in about the future federal government. Premier Doug Ford issued…
A festival hosted by an Ajax church is getting a big boost from the province. The St. Nedela Annual Festival, which is put on by the St. Nedela Macedonian Orthodox Church, is receiving $18,150 from the province’s 2025 Experience Ontario…
More people cast a ballot in this federal election than four years ago, but it doesn’t appear any records will be broken. As of 7 a.m. Tuesday, Elections Canada was reporting a voter turnout of 67.15 per cent. They still…
The hunt is on for four suspects after a violent home invasion in Ajax. On Sunday, at 2:25 a.m., Durham police were called to an armed home invasion in the area of Wilce Drive and Sayor Drive. They say four…
An arsonist is wanted in Pickering. Emergency crews were called to a home April 22 around 10:15 p.m. in the Granby Court and Altona Road area which is near Sheppard Avenue. Firefighters discovered the front door of the residence fully…
Pickering Museum Village is celebrating after being recognized provincially for restoring their log barn and house. They received the 2024 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Excellence in Conservation on Friday, from both the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Ontario…
The non-profit group Community Care Durham (CCD) is putting caregivers in the spotlight during their annual spring fundraising campaign. “Commit to Community” runs from May 1 to June 30 and will raise money for essential support services like respite care,…
Two homes were riddled with bullet holes after a shooting in Ajax. Durham police were called to the Abbs Court and Willer Avenue area near Westney Road North and Rossland Road West around 12:40 a.m. Friday, April 18. Officers found…
Niagara police are investigating after an Ajax teenager was shot at a club in St. Catharines. Officers were patrolling the downtown core when they heard shots around 12:43 a.m. and responded. When they arrived to Club 88 on St Paul…
A Bowmanville man is among the eight people facing charges after a drug probe in Durham Region and Northumberland County. The probe involved investigators from Cobourg police, Port Hope police and OPP, with help from Belleville police. According to them,…
Ajax’s MPP is joining calls, urging the province to follow through on their promise to remove the tolls on Highway 407 East through Durham. Liberal Robert Cerjanec launched a petition calling on the provincial government to remove the tolls now.…
Around 150 local high school students were able to get a peak into the medical field during a career fair run by Lakeridge Health. The ‘Pathways to Care’ symposium was held Wednesday at the Oshawa hospital. Students were able to…
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