3+ hour, 43+ min ago  (104+ words) Durham police are announcing the passing of retired police service dog Axel. They say he passed away at the age of 14 with his family by his side. Axel served Durham Region as a drug and gun detection dog for more…...

4+ hour, 30+ min ago  (79+ words) Environment Canada says we can expect some heavy rain this weekend. They're calling for 20 to 40 mm " the heaviest rain is expected tonight with locally higher amounts possible during thunderstorms. The ground may have little ability to absorb further moisture due…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (120+ words) A Whitby man won't be driving anywhere for the next 90 days after being arrested for impaired driving in Port Hope. Northumberland OPP were called about a vehicle "failing to maintain its lane" on Ganaraska Road around 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 29. Officers…...

2+ day, 26+ min ago  (102+ words) A man is facing several firearm charges after police completed an investigation into road rage incidents. In February 2026, officers began an investigation into a man after it was reported that he pointed a gun at two different motorists during separate…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (98+ words) Kawartha Lakes OPP say they started off April by laying an impaired driving charge against a Sunderland man. They stopped a vehicle while on general patrol on April 1 around 11:10 p.m. on Highway 7 in Ops Township. The driver was arrested and charged....

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (141+ words) CAPE CANAVERAL " Canadian Jeremy Hansen is one of four astronauts circling Earth in a historic lunar mission after Artemis II successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday. On board with Hansen are veteran NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (231+ words) Pretty soon, you won't get a say on who gets the top job in your region. The province is introducing new legislation giving the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing the power to appoint upper-tier council chairs. Currently in Durham,…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (381+ words) Holiday closures are in effect the Easter weekend across Durham Region. Most banks will be closed on Good Friday. You'll want to check with your local bank about Easter Monday. Canada Post will not be operational on Friday or Monday....

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (200+ words) Ajax fire says April showers could create hazardous conditions for both drivers and pedestrians. They're out with a warning that heavy rainfall can quickly overwhelm drainage systems and could lead to flooding on roads, rivers and creeks. Even areas that…...

3+ day, 46+ min ago  (197+ words) The "Powered by Ajax" business registry is designed to strengthen connections with local businesses and support economic growth across the community. The town says it"s a data-driven platform that gives local businesses the tools, exposure and opportunities they needed…...