Be careful – it’s grass fire season
(Photo by Colin Williamson) A dry winter and the return of warmer temperatures means the increased potential for grass fires to occur. During this time of year, open fields, [...]
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Durham College named one of Canada’s 2021 greenest employers
(Photo courtesy durhamcollege.ca) Durham College (DC) has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the fifth consecutive year. Awarded as part of the 2021 [...]
Protestor charged in weekend protest in Whitby
Durham police have laid several charges against a protestor after a weekend rally in Whitby. Officers responded to a large gathering at the corner of Garden Street and [...]
Man recovering in hospital after being stabbed
A 27-year-old man was taken to hospital after being stabbed in Oshawa over the weekend. Durham police were called to the Brock Street West area on Sunday, April 18 around 12 [...]
Oshawa CMA anticipates major GDP growth in city
Oshawa is expected to see a rebound in gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the Oshawa Census Metropolitan Area (CMA). The Conference Board of Canada is anticipating GDP [...]
Nuclear alert testing coming in May
The Region of Durham will be conducting its spring test of the nuclear alerting system on May 3 and 4. The system warns people in the unlikely event of an emergency at the [...]
Celebrating volunteers
It’s National Volunteer Week and the Region of Durham is recognizing volunteers and the contributions they make to the community. “Volunteerism is the heartbeat of Durham [...]
Secure your home
Durham police are reminding home owners to make sure their residences and properties are secured to prevent crime. Crime trends show that during the spring and summer months, [...]
Business as unusual
Lindsay Smith By Lindsay Smith/Real Estate Columnist As we head into another lockdown, I felt it would be worthwhile to discuss buying or selling a home during a pandemic. [...]
DRT hosting public information sessions for feedback on transit plans
Durham Region residents have a chance to share their feedback on the transit planning process. Durham Region Transit (DRT) is hosting virtual Public Information Centres to [...]