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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

5 youths sought after Durham police say victim attacked at Oshawa intersection with 'metal weapon' The assault took place near Harmony Road North and Adelaide Avenue East and followed an earlier altercation, added police.

5 youths sought after Durham police say victim attacked at Oshawa intersection with 'metal weapon'

Oshawa teen, 17, charged after gun used to urge Uber driver to flee from cops during Whitby traffic stop, say Durham police Police say a driver slowed and then continued at a low speed before finally coming to a full stop.

Oshawa teen, 17, charged after gun used to urge Uber driver to flee from cops during Whitby traffic stop, say Durham police

Teens facing weapons charges after loaded guns found in Oshawa at music video shoot: Durham police Officers were dispatched to an armed person call near Saguenay Avenue and Rideau Street after receiving reports of a man brandishing a gun while standing with a bunch of people, say police.

Teens facing weapons charges after loaded guns found in Oshawa at music video shoot: Durham police

Head-on crash south of Port Perry Sunday morning leaves Sunderland man, 53, dead, say OPP Two other men — one from Innisfil, the other North York — also suffered serious injuries.

Head-on crash south of Port Perry Sunday morning leaves Sunderland man, 53, dead, say OPP

Ajax council to consider 62-storey development proposal that includes hotel suites A developer is proposing a mixed-use development containing a nine-storey podium with two 52-storey residential towers on top.

Ajax council to consider 62-storey development proposal that includes hotel suites

Condo development proposed near Frenchman's Bay in Pickering A public open house will take place March 31 to learn about the plans

Condo development proposed near Frenchman's Bay in Pickering

‘Potentially save lives’: Clarington asks for safety review at Liberty intersections Request will go to region for consideration.

‘Potentially save lives’: Clarington asks for safety review at Liberty intersections

‘Persistent under enrolment’: New consultation to explore dual track for Uxbridge Public School School board moves to even out dwindling enrolment with new boundary review.

‘Persistent under enrolment’: New consultation to explore dual track for Uxbridge Public School

‘Opening the door’: New Ontario Tech initiative allows small businesses to access high-tech testing facilities The DRIVE initiative will use provincial funding to make their research facilities more accessible to small and medium-sized Ontario businesses.

‘Opening the door’: New Ontario Tech initiative allows small businesses to access high-tech testing facilities

Expect 24-hour lane restrictions in Ajax for bus rapid transit construction starting Monday Traffic continues to be reduced to one lane in each direction throughout the duration of construction during non-peak hours.

Expect 24-hour lane restrictions in Ajax for bus rapid transit construction starting Monday

‘Not a victimless crime’: Durham police say years-long fraud cost Durham business more than $3 million 8 arrested, 5 still wanted after 4-year investigation

‘Not a victimless crime’: Durham police say years-long fraud cost Durham business more than $3 million

Council approves 2 new residential developments that will bring 500 units to Ajax The residential portions of the new buildings will be 10 and 14 storeys, respectively.

Council approves 2 new residential developments that will bring 500 units to Ajax

'There is a transparency gap': Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy wants public to know who is using paid political consultants Motion at Monday's council meeting will empower integrity commissioner to create Whitby political consultant public registry.

'There is a transparency gap': Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy wants public to know who is using paid political consultants

Submissions open for 10th annual Durham film festival The Durham Region International Film Festival is asking for local filmmakers to consider submitting a short or feature film for the 2026 event

Submissions open for 10th annual Durham film festival

Help tackle climate change in Clarington with Trees for Rural Roads program Rural residents eligible for free trees for roadside planting.

Help tackle climate change in Clarington with Trees for Rural Roads program

Missing Oshawa girl, 15, last seen on Sunday afternoon: Durham police Isabella, whose surname was not provided, was last spotted around 3:30 p.m. on March 1 near Simcoe Street North and Adelaide Avenue East.

Missing Oshawa girl, 15, last seen on Sunday afternoon: Durham police

Uxbridge senior, Durham organization urge province to better fund community support services Community health workers earn 23 to 46 per cent less than their hospital counterparts.

Uxbridge senior, Durham organization urge province to better fund community support services

‘Chronic staff shortages’: Unions call for early bargaining to help Durham schools Staffing shortages expected to be exacerbated by future cuts.

‘Chronic staff shortages’: Unions call for early bargaining to help Durham schools

Fake gun found after fight breaks out during high school basketball game at Durham College, say police Paid-duty officers were working at a high school basketball finals game at the Durham College Athletic Complex when they responded to a fight in the lobby around 8:20 p.m. on March 2, say Durham police.

Fake gun found after fight breaks out during high school basketball game at Durham College, say police

‘The challenges are big’: Clarington abandons walking school bus program Staff, trustee cite liability, responsibility as main issues despite school traffic complaints.

‘The challenges are big’: Clarington abandons walking school bus program

Homeless population grows in Ajax, town hears concerns, questions and need for help at public meeting The Town of Ajax, the Region of Durham and Durham police discuss initiatives to help the unhoused population and the community.

Homeless population grows in Ajax, town hears concerns, questions and need for help at public meeting

'It's in the best interests of Durham taxpayers': Region of Durham will get auditor general in 2027 Position will help save taxpayers money Whitby Reg. Coun. Chris Leahy says

'It's in the best interests of Durham taxpayers': Region of Durham will get auditor general in 2027

Knife threat inside Pickering restaurant leads to charges for Toronto man, say Durham police The scuffle happened at a Moxies Restaurant on Liverpool Road when two men got into a fight just before 3 a.m. on Feb. 28.

Knife threat inside Pickering restaurant leads to charges for Toronto man, say Durham police

'High-risk' convicted murderer on 3-day pass from Oshawa home 'poses a significant risk' to the community, warn Durham police Darren Scott Ray has been released on a 72-hour unescorted temporary absence permit while currently serving a life-sentence for first-degree murder, say police.

'High-risk' convicted murderer on 3-day pass from Oshawa home 'poses a significant risk' to the community, warn Durham police

Stretch of Simcoe Street closed in Oshawa on Tuesday morning as firefighters work to douse multi-building blaze Durham police say that Simcoe Street South is closed at Olive Avenue.

Stretch of Simcoe Street closed in Oshawa on Tuesday morning as firefighters work to douse multi-building blaze

‘Adding injury to injury’: Durham students protest OSAP cuts New changes will reduce grant portion of post-secondary loan program.

‘Adding injury to injury’: Durham students protest OSAP cuts

Public meeting on 4-tower proposal in Pickering coming up The heights are planned for 31, 32, 33 and 34 storeys and, if passed, would contain a total of 1,356 residential units.

Public meeting on 4-tower proposal in Pickering coming up

Search underway for missing Pickering girl, 14, described by Durham police as 'vulnerable' Sophia, whose surname was not provided, was last seen on Feb. 28 in the area of Brock Road and William Jackson Drive in Pickering.

Search underway for missing Pickering girl, 14, described by Durham police as 'vulnerable'