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DRPS board extends Chief Moreira's tenure for 6 more years
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (129+ words) Police Chief Moreira's tenure as Chief of Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has been extended until March of 2032 according to the DRPS Board. Chief Moreira was initially appointed by the board in March 2023 for a five-year term. A DRPS Board…...
Oshawa Power receives $400, 000 to help modernize grid
5+ hour, 31+ min ago (184+ words) Oshawa Power yesterday said it has received $400, 000 in federal funding to support its Distribution System Operator (DSO) initiative. The DSO initiative titled "Empowering Energy Transition: A Distribution System Operator Enabled Demand Response Program" was obtained through Natural Resources Canada"s…...
Man found dead in home fire, arsonist faces manslaughter
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (338+ words) A dead body has been found inside a home that went up in flames and arson is suspected, according to Durham police. A 23-year old suspect has been arrested on manslaughter charges. The man was already under conditions not to…...
'Naming Durham's next chair should reflect needs of region"
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (352+ words) The process to appoint Durham's next regional chair, if Premier Doug Ford's legislation proceeds, should be conducted in a way that reflects the needs of the entire region, said a Durham mayor. "Durham is a diverse community, made up of…...
1, 600+ homes for Bowmanville, Newcastle and Newtonville
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (526+ words) The Municipality of Clarington said it has received applications for proposed housing developments for 1, 608 new home units in Bowmanville, Newcastle and Newtonville. Tribute Tercot Brookhill has submitted applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of…...
Top 5 sustainable clothing manufacturers for eco-conscious brands in 2026
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Condos with parking fetch up to $268, 500 more in GTA
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (376+ words) As the Greater Toronto Area's high-rise downturn continues and the market moves further away from investor-focused micro units in favour of end-user-friendly suites, condos with parking are commanding a six-figure premium in more than a dozen neighbourhoods throughout the region....
Why more Ontario homeowners are switching to heat pumps in 2026
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (1113+ words) This transition is not just about following trends. It reflects a bigger change in how homeowners approach comfort, efficiency, and long-term savings. One of the biggest factors influencing this shift is the steady increase in energy prices. Over the past…...
It's pothole season - be prepared for spring hazards
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (368+ words) After a winter marked by dramatic regional weather differences, drivers from the West Coast to the Atlantic provinces are now entering peak pothole season. Canadians are being reminded that a few simple tire-safety steps during early spring can help prevent…...
Three suspects distract store staff while third steals cash
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (278+ words) Durham police are searching for four males after they stole cash from a business in Ajax. Three of the suspects distracted two employees while the fourth suspect went behind the employee counter and stole cash, before all four suspects left…...