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'There's no reason to hide:' Whitby council agrees to create third-party consultant registry Reg. Coun. Chris Leahy did not respond to requests for comment.

'There's no reason to hide:' Whitby council agrees to create third-party consultant registry

'Pillars of our community': Funding boost for Ajax, Whitby organizations The investment is intended to create jobs and build stronger communities.

'Pillars of our community': Funding boost for Ajax, Whitby organizations

'Travel will likely be challenging': Snowfall expected to impede evening rush hour in Durham Region Total snowfall amounts of 15 centimetres are expected with rates up to five centimetres per hour possible, Environment Canada said.

'Travel will likely be challenging': Snowfall expected to impede evening rush hour in Durham Region

Pickering youth, 17, charged after Durham police say teen used counterfeit cash to make purchases at mall The suspect, say Durham police, used fake money on Feb. 5 to purchase merchandise at a business within the Shops at Pickering City Centre.

Pickering youth, 17, charged after Durham police say teen used counterfeit cash to make purchases at mall

Oshawa town hall brings together experts and residents to imagine a solution to the affordable housing crisis The town hall featured a University of Toronto housing researcher for a talk, Q-and-A on the affordable housing crisis and potential solutions.

Oshawa town hall brings together experts and residents to imagine a solution to the affordable housing crisis

Ajax's mayor expects council to approve supportive housing in the city's downtown. Here’s what you need to know Ajax and Durham Regional councils will vote on the plans later this month.

Ajax's mayor expects council to approve supportive housing in the city's downtown. Here’s what you need to know

Durham police hunt 2 suspects in Clarington rec centre thefts; man arrested in sting of similar thefts at fitness centres across region Police have identified a 35-year-old Toronto man and 29-year-old North York woman as suspects in the Clarington thefts.

Durham police hunt 2 suspects in Clarington rec centre thefts; man arrested in sting of similar thefts at fitness centres across region

5 suspects sought after gun pointed at employee during Oshawa armed robbery: Durham police Five men entered Vape Mart at 355 Wentworth St. West and threatened an employee with a gun before stealing various products and fleeing, police say.

5 suspects sought after gun pointed at employee during Oshawa armed robbery: Durham police

Need to plan some free March break fun? Here's what to do in Pickering It's time to slot some free family fun into the calendar.

Need to plan some free March break fun? Here's what to do in Pickering

Looking for March break fun? Here's what to do in Ajax There is plenty planned through the public library.

Looking for March break fun? Here's what to do in Ajax

‘The right thing to do’: Bowmanville students demand action on OSAP cuts Students gather at Durham MPPs office to protest grant reductions for post-secondary

‘The right thing to do’: Bowmanville students demand action on OSAP cuts

Free March break fun in Clarington Enjoy kids programming at community libraries.

Free March break fun in Clarington

‘Living the worst nightmare’: New $15K reward offered in unsolved Oshawa murder Family pleads for information on killing of Michael Nigris, who was shot outside local pawn shop in 2023

‘Living the worst nightmare’: New $15K reward offered in unsolved Oshawa murder

Suspect from Brock Township 'abused' her power of attorney status to steal $73K from elderly woman, say Durham police The investigation began in August 2024 when officers responded to a fraud call from staff at Lakeview Manor in Beaverton.

Suspect from Brock Township 'abused' her power of attorney status to steal $73K from elderly woman, say Durham police

Search underway for missing Oshawa man, 25, described by Durham police as 'vulnerable' Markell, whose surname was not provided, was last seen on Feb. 26 near Simcoe Street South and Olive Avenue in Oshawa, say police.

Search underway for missing Oshawa man, 25, described by Durham police as 'vulnerable'

Eastbound Highway 401 lanes reopen in Bowmanville on Wednesday morning after 'numerous' crashes, pooling water According to Ontario Provincial Police, all lanes reopened just before 9 a.m. on March 11.

Eastbound Highway 401 lanes reopen in Bowmanville on Wednesday morning after 'numerous' crashes, pooling water

Cute dogs needed: local pet photographer assembling coffee-table book showing off the dogs of Durham region All sales proceeds from “Who’s Your Doggy,” Vol. 3 will go toward the Humane Society of Durham Region.

Cute dogs needed: local pet photographer assembling coffee-table book showing off the dogs of Durham region

'I just want to be clear': Durham police chief says report made available for all to see in November Some councillors say they didn't know where to find 6-year-long report

'I just want to be clear': Durham police chief says report made available for all to see in November

Easter food drive supports Ajax, Pickering residents in need Visit a local grocery store to make a donation on March 21.

Easter food drive supports Ajax, Pickering residents in need

Bowmanville and Cobalt pair split scratch lottery prize, plan Japan trip Winning ticket purchased at Loblaws on Highway 2 in Bowmanville.

Bowmanville and Cobalt pair split scratch lottery prize, plan Japan trip

'I was shocked': Ajax man wins $500,000 with the Big Spin thanks to ticket from Circle K Winning ticket purchased at Circle K on Westney Road South in Ajax.

'I was shocked': Ajax man wins $500,000 with the Big Spin thanks to ticket from Circle K

Durham cops release video of officers helping to rescue Bowmanville angler after fisherman falls into Lake Ontario The two-minute video released by Durham police on March 10 mostly shows first-person body-worn camera footage of the Feb. 11 rescue.

Durham cops release video of officers helping to rescue Bowmanville angler after fisherman falls into Lake Ontario

SCHOOLS CLOSED: Durham Region students, including those in Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa and Whitby, have early start to March break March break runs from Friday, March 13 to Friday, March 20 for students in the Durham and Durham Catholic district school boards. Here are some activities your kids can join.

SCHOOLS CLOSED: Durham Region students, including those in Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa and Whitby, have early start to March break

Dozens of calls to 911 on Sunday lead to mischief, harassment charges for Ajax man, 24: Durham police The non-emergency calls to 911 started at 3:50 p.m. on March 8 and continued to around 8 p.m., say police.

Dozens of calls to 911 on Sunday lead to mischief, harassment charges for Ajax man, 24: Durham police

Pickering man charged with fraud after card skimming devices discovered at Clarington gas station Officers responded to the Petro Canada gas station located at 8262 Hwy. 35/115 after an employee inspecting several gas pumps found card skimming devices on the payment readers, say Durham police.

Pickering man charged with fraud after card skimming devices discovered at Clarington gas station

Durham police suspect Oshawa man is part of 'organized crime group' believed to have carried out 20 break-and-enters in Whitby The Durham force launched Project Sonoma after officers began looking into the actions of four suspects who were allegedly breaking into homes.

Durham police suspect Oshawa man is part of 'organized crime group' believed to have carried out 20 break-and-enters in Whitby

‘Creating skilled jobs’: Pickering steel company’s move means new jobs for Bowmanville D&R Custom Steel brings custom plant to Clarington

‘Creating skilled jobs’: Pickering steel company’s move means new jobs for Bowmanville

'Grateful for the care': Community Care Durham appreciates $361,500 for respite care, adult day programs Demand has never been higher, Jim Creesos says.

'Grateful for the care': Community Care Durham appreciates $361,500 for respite care, adult day programs

3 cases of measles confirmed in Durham Region You may have been exposed to the highly contagious virus at Lakeridge Health Oshawa or Ritson North Medical between Feb. 26 and March 4

3 cases of measles confirmed in Durham Region

Bowmanville industrial investment to bring jobs Ganawa Company expands Clarington operations.

Bowmanville industrial investment to bring jobs