Extended heat alert for Durham Region
An Extended Heat Alert has been issued for Durham Region. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the heat event is expected to last until Wednesday, Aug. 25. The [...]
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Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce announces new CEO
Jason King The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has a new CEO. The search committee has selected Jason King, who takes over for current CEO, Nancy Shaw, [...]
DRT introducing overnight service, new regional route
Durham Region Transit (DRT) will be introducing service changes, including an overnight service, and a new regional route, beginning Sept. 7, 2021. The service enhancements [...]
Durham teacher elected ETFO first vice-president
David Mastin Durham teacher David Mastin was elected first vice-president of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO). Mastin has served as ETFO vice-president [...]
Oshawa beaches closed
Several beaches in Durham have been deemed unsafe for swimming, including Lakeview Beach East and West in Oshawa In total, six of the region’s 14 beaches have been posted [...]
Durham police launch automated text for disconnected 9-1-1 calls
Durham Regional Police have launched a new automated text to any cell phone subscriber that accidentally dials 9-1-1. Durham police say each year, the DRPS [...]
Lane restrictions on portion of Wilson Road South
Lake restrictions are happening this week on Wilson Road South in Oshawa. Lane restrictions will be in place on Wilson Road South from Crerar Avenue to 100 metres south of [...]
Honouring the Children at Oshawa City Hall
(Photo courtesy City of Oshawa) The Honouring the Children Orange Ribbon Ceremony was recently held at Oshawa City Hall to pay homage the Indigenous children who had to [...]
Third doses of COVID-19 vaccine available for some people
Durham Region Health Department is updating eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to include third doses for at-risk individuals. Further, eligibility is being expanded to [...]
Regional Chair’s Classic a success
Although participants didn’t come together on the golf course this year due to COVID-19, Roger Anderson’s legacy continued with the 2021 Virtual Regional Chair’s [...]