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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Durham Regional Police say a 12-year-old girl is facing assault charges after several people were assaulted at a school in Oshawa. An officer also deployed a stun gun on the girl who was taken into custody. Police said the assaults happened on …
Read More »Boy charged after replica firearm pointed at Oshawa homeowner: police
Durham Regional Police say a 12-year-old boy was charged after a replica firearm was pointed “in a threatening manner while causing property damage” in Oshawa earlier this week. Police said the incident happened on Sept. 16 at around 5:25 p.m. in the Mary Street North and Taunton Road area. Investigators …
Read More »Durham police unveil new theory about 60-year-old Bowmanville missing persons case
It’s been 60 years since the mysterious disappearance of 13-year-old Noreen Anne Greenley. But now, Durham Regional Police are looking into another theory that she may have left on her own. On Sept. 14, 1963, Greenley was out with her friends after going bowling in Bowmanville, Ont., having dinner and …
Read More »Hells Angels prospect among 2 arrested in Durham Region shooting investigation: police
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A prospect of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club was among two men arrested as officers investigated a shooting in Durham Region that left one person injured, police say. Durham Regional Police said officers from their east division responded to a home in …
Read More »Social worker charged in connection with sexual exploitation investigation in Durham Region
A 41-year-old social worker has been charged in connection with a sexual exploitation investigation in Durham Region, police said. Durham regional police said a male youth came forward and alleged their social worker had been inappropriately touching them. Officers said between June and July, the suspect would pick up the …
Read More »Some Durham Region bus routes cancelled after fire at Oshawa bus depot
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Several bus routes in Durham Region are cancelled on Wednesday after an early morning fire at a transit bus depot. Oshawa fire told Global News the incident occurred at the Durham Transit Bus Depot on Raleigh Avenue at around 2:20 a.m. Fire …
Read More »New pilot project coming to Durham Region to educate youth on human trafficking – Durham
A new program is on its way to give youth in Durham Region more resources and education, in the fight against human trafficking in a digital world, geared towards students in grades 7-8. The “TeenIRL (In Real Life) Empowerment and Prevention Program” will be receiving $180,500 over the span of …
Read More »‘It’s awful’: Oshawa community shocked after house fire deemed as arson
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Neighbours living in Oshawa’s south end are in shock after a suspicious fire left an elderly woman in critical condition. Oshawa fire crews were called to 250 McNaughton Ave. around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday. Deputy Fire Chief Steve Barkwell says it appears …
Read More »14 cited for fireworks infractions in Ajax, Ont., over Canada Day weekend
In the aftermath of the Canada Day long weekend, the Town of Ajax has laid charges against 14 individuals alleged to have violated the fireworks bylaw and issued several warnings. “What we have been noticing over the last year…[is] the amount of community individuals that have been going into our …
Read More »Smile Cookie Campaign proceeds help Durham Children’s Aid Foundation – Durham
The Smile Cookie Campaign is in full swing this week, so feeding your sweet tooth craving with a cookie will feel extra rewarding. This year, 100 per cent of proceeds from cookie sales in Durham Region will be going towards supporting the Durham Children’s Aid Foundation. Since 2004, the foundation …
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