Region seeking input on 2021 budget priorities
The region is looking to its residents for feedback on the 2021 budget. Residents have been invited to learn about the region’s upcoming budget, and to share their input on [...]
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COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Durham
Durham Region’s medical officer of health is urging residents to stay home and self-isolate immediately if they have, or are showing signs and symptoms of COVID-19. Dr. [...]
New recruits for DRPS
DRPS recently welcomed 17 new recruits. They will be joining platoons across the region. (Photo courtesy of DRPS) Durham Regional Police Services welcomed 17 new recruits [...]
Travel habits saw significant change due to COVID-19
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express A regional travel survey has shown habits have changed around Durham Region during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a report written by [...]
COVID-19 numbers continue to rise
An Oshawa elementary and a secondary school are the newest additions to the growing number of schools with a confirmed case of COVID-19. R.S. McLaughlin CVI and Sinclair [...]
Region recommending two per cent budget guideline for 2021
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Durham’s finance committee has recommended a two per cent property tax increase for 2021. For residents owning a home estimated at [...]
Second wave of COVID-19 on the rise
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express As COVID-19 cases are once again on the rise, Durham Chief Medical Officer of Health Robert Kyle urges caution from residents. Over the last [...]
Report on body-worn cameras complete
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Durham residents want police to wear cameras, says a recent study. The report on the Body-Worn Camera (BWC) pilot project [...]
Red light cameras have arrived in Durham
Red light cameras have arrived at select locations throughout Durham Region to help improve traffic safety. Running red lights has the potential to cause serious injury or [...]
Region’s waste diversion down slightly in 2019
In 2019, Durham diverted 63 per cent of its waste. This is down by two per cent compared to a high of 65 per cent in 2017. By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Durham Region has [...]