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More than 150 workers at Robinson Solutions in Oshawa ratify collective agreement
Employees at Robinson Solutions are giving a new collective agreement the green light. The 161 workers are represented by Unifor Local 222 and Robinson Solut
Ethics committee set to decide whether to launch probe of Trudeau's recent trip
OTTAWA — The House of Commons ethics committee is set to meet today to discuss whether a probe should be launched over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's rec
Canadians say climate caused a warm December they both enjoyed and worried about
Canadian attitudes toward climate change are about as consistent as Canadian weather, a new poll suggests. Contradictions abound in a Leger online poll o
OPP reminding snowmobilers eager to hit the trails "no ice is safe ice"
The snow has finally arrived in southern Ontario and snowmobilers are getting eager to hit the trails. Most of the snowmobile trails in the province are stil
Suspended G2 driver ticketed after going 90 km/hr in 40 zone in Oshawa: DRPS
Durham police say a G2 driver was already suspended while going 50 kilometres per hour over the speed limit in Oshawa. They tweeted Tuesday about the inciden
Day after Trump win in Iowa, Trudeau says U.S. faces choice between optimism, retreat
MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says voters in the United States will face a choice later this year between optimism for the future or nostalgia
DRPS arrest man in Pickering following breach of parole for manslaughter
A man has been arrested at the Pickering casino after allegedly breaching his parole for a manslaughter conviction. Officers say he was staying at the Picker
Whitby's Abilities Centre signs new CEO
Whitby's Abilities Centre has hired a new CEO and president. Michael Cvitkovic will take on both titles, according to the centre on Tuesday. "Since 2012,
Oshawa seeking feedback on intensification along Bloor and Simcoe streets
City officials in Oshawa are looking for feedback as they plan for future growth in the area of Bloor Street and Simcoe Street. Staff are planning to do a st
Dozens of workers at Del Monte plant in Oshawa hit the picket line
Employees at the Del Monte plant in Oshawa are on strike. Unifor says Del Monte contracts out a third party, Swipe Jobs, to staff the plant and the employees
Best Centre sets $8-million fundraising goal for upcoming renovations
Whitby's Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre is setting a new goal for its ongoing fundraising campaign. They're hoping their 'Building on the Best Expansion' ca
Police in Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge lay more than 300 post-holiday traffic charges
Durham police's North Division laid 344 traffic-related charges during the first week back to school. Officers patrolled the roads of Brock, Scugog and Uxbri
WATCH: Four disguised suspects, two with guns, attempt to break into Scarborough home
Toronto police are out with a video showing an attempted break-in at a Scarborough home. Four disguised suspects were caught on video trying to get in throug
Two teen boys arrested following armed robbery, carjacking in North York
Two teen boys are facing charges after an armed carjacking and robbery in North York. The victim was parking his car in his garage near Upper Canada Drive an
Man charged after sexual assault in ride-sharing vehicle in Scarborough
Toronto police are laying charges against a man accused of sexually assaulting a fellow passenger in a ride-sharing vehicle in Scarborough. It happened aroun
No injuries following plane crash in Ajax
An investigation is underway after a plane crash in Ajax. Durham police say a small plane had to make an emergency landing after the engine failed. The pi
Quebec man pleads guilty to setting 14 forest fires, forcing hundreds from homes
CHIBOUGAMAU, Que. — A Quebec man has admitted to setting a series of fires that burned hundreds of hectares of forest last year and forced hundreds of peo
Province launching a new long-term care home investigations unit
The pandemic exposed some major issues at long-term care homes in Ontario, but a new unit is going to crack down on non-compliant homes. The province has a n
Durham College hosting FIRST LEGO League Challenge this weekend
The 2024 FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Challenge Ontario Provincial Championship is happening at Durham College this weekend. More than 400 Grade 4 to 8 students f
Province invests millions to fight hate crime in Ontario
Queen's Park is investing nearly $2-million to help fight an increase in hate crimes across the province. According to the PC's, in 2022, there were just ove
Cold weather alert issued for Durham
The Health Department is issuing a cold weather alert for the Region. The alert is issued whenever the temperature is forecast to be -15 or lower, or if the
Former NDP leader Ed Broadbent to have state funeral in Ottawa
OTTAWA — There will be a state funeral for former NDP leader Ed Broadbent. Broadbent died on Jan. 11 at the age of 87. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Loaded gun seized during traffic stop in Whitby
A Markham man is facing a number of charges after a loaded gun was found during a traffic stop in Whitby. Friday around 11:30 p.m., officers pulled over a ve
Whitby woman to compete on Jeopardy this week
Who is Juveria Zaheer? She is a Whitby psychciatrist who will be back on Jeopardy this week. Wednesday night she'll be competing in the show's Champions W
Police, fire officials warn of unsafe ice conditions despite recent cold snap
Even though southern Ontario is finally experiencing winter-like temperatures and a cold snap over the last few days, it doesn't mean you should lace up your sk
Three security guards, one Toronto police officer assaulted at Scotiabank Arena
A violent incident at Scotiabank Arena. A man is facing charges after police say he assaulted three security guards and an officer who tried to arrest him.
TTC streetcar driver assaulted in Scarborough; police release pictures of suspect
Toronto police are hoping newly released pictures will help them identify a man accused of assaulting a TTC streetcar driver. It happened December 21 around
Hundreds of civilian workers at military bases in Ontario, Quebec going on strike
The Public Service Alliance of Canada says nearly 500 civilian workers at military bases in Ontario and Quebec will go on strike as of Monday. The union
Benefit Celebrity Hockey Game in Whitby benefits Durham Regional Crime Stoppers Program
Once again, Durham Regional Crime Stoppers is hosting a Benefit Celebrity Hockey Games featuring NHL alumni and Whitby firefighters. The game will take place
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