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Whitby asks to be part of high-speed Alto rail planning
11+ hour, 4+ min ago (369+ words) The Town of Whitby has asked to be part of the planning process for'Alto, the proposed high-speed rail network. Durham is a feature as the Crown corporation kicked off its GTA open houses on February 12' in Pickering (see below). Alto…...
Oshawa facilitates development of 92 mixed homes
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (393+ words) City of Oshawa Council has passed a by-law which facilitates the development of two blocks for four semi-detached dwellings, 14 development blocks for 74 street townhouse dwellings. The development also includes plans for a stormwater management pond block, an open space block,…...
Durham teen representing Canada at world waterski games
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (399+ words) Ryan Cresswell will represent Canada this week at the 2026 IWWF World U17 Waterski Championships in C'rdoba, Argentina, according to Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada. Cresswell will compete in the Slalom event and contribute to Canada's Team Overall standings. The championships will…...
Scugog to use reserve funds for road repair after harsh winter
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (177+ words) Scugog Council has approved the Public Works and Recreation Department's plan to utilize unallocated Roads Levy Reserve funds to rehabilitate select portions of local roads in the Port Perry urban area. The 2025/26 winter season has proven to be extremely harsh…...
Highway 401 eastbound ramp closure this weekend
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (213+ words) The Ministry of Transportation has informed about the Brock Road and Highway 401 CN Overpass Rehabilitation Project, under which Highway 401 eastbound ramp will be closed for some time this weekend. Highway 401 Eastbound north, southeast ramp at Brock Road will be fully…...
Another flees Canada after buying from Hyundai Pickering
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (229+ words) Durham police have issued an arrest warrant for a man who has fled Canada after fraudulently using documents to purchase a vehicle in Pickering. In July 2025, investigators from the Financial Crimes Unit (FCU) began an investigation into the fraudulent purchase…...
Oshawa Creek Recreation Trail to be extended to Windfields
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (127+ words) The City of Oshawa is preparing detailed designs to pave and extend the existing Oshawa Creek Recreation Trail to add to the city's multi-use recreational trail network. The proposed trail will extend from Conlin Road East north to Britannia Avenue…...
Lakeshore East GO train and bus changes this weekend
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (605+ words) Metrolinx yesterday announced what it called an important GO service update for Lakeshore East, Stouffville and UP Express customers. The operator of GO Transit is also adding additional trips on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 to help fans get to…...
Used Car Scam: Suspects damaged cars to lower their value
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (278+ words) Two men are wanted by Durham police after fraudulently claiming mechanical issues to purchase a used vehicle at a discount rate in Scugog. In January, investigators from the Financial Crimes Unit began investigating two males after receiving information they had…...
Cork & Bean apologizes to customer over racial 'incident"
1+ week, 1+ day ago (404+ words) A recent incident occurred at a Cork & Bean in Oshawa. The establishment describes itself as a modern-rustic hangout for espresso and light bites, plus local wine, craft beer & choice liquors. The establishment released a social media statement on March 24 about…...