First round of Festive R.I.D.E. checks complete
Durham Regional Police Service completed its first week of the Festive R.I.D.E program with two days of checks, stopping more than 1,800 vehicles, and charging eight drivers [...]
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Region testing nuclear alerting system
The Region of Durham will hold its annual test of the nuclear alerting system on Monday, Nov. 25 and Tuesday, Nov. 26. The system warns people in the event of an emergency at [...]
Names of 13 new veterans to be memorialized on city streets
Jim Brewster and Doug Finney, joined by Ward 3 councillor Bob Chapman, are two of the 13 veterans the city has selected to name streets after. (Photo by Chris Jones) By Chris [...]
Man allegedly assaults teen at busy intersection
Police are seeking a suspect after a 15-year-old Oshawa girl alleges she was grabbed by a stranger and touched inappropriately near a busy intersection. According to police, [...]
Twenty people charged in region-wide investigation
A region-wide investigation into “street-level” drug and gun trafficking has led to 20 people being charged. The Durham Regional Police Service Gun and Gang Enforcement [...]
Oshawa man charged with possession of cocaine
A routine traffic stop in Oshawa resulted in the seizure of more than $25,000 worth of cocaine. On Friday, Nov. 15 at approximately 1:55 a.m., officers observed a vehicle [...]
DRPS kicks off annual food and toy drive
The Durham Regional Police Service’s Toy and Food Drive kicked off at Courtice North Public School recently. By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express With the Christmas season [...]
Elementary teachers beginning work-to-rule action Nov. 26
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express The province’s elementary school teachers union is set to take labour action later this month, but officials say it won’t affect [...]
SIU investigating after suspect injured during arrest
Ontario’s Special Investigation Unit has been called in after a suspect was injured after escaping police custody. Police say at around 5:15 p.m. on Nov. 12, the suspect [...]
Gens tighten grip on lead in the East
The Oshawa Generals knocked down the Kitchener Rangers 4-2 at home on Sunday night, adding to their lead in the west. Defender Nico Gross can be seen knocking Kitchener [...]