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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 »3 motorcyclists critically injured in separate York Region crashes Wednesday – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Three motorcyclists were critically injured in separate crashes in York Region on Wednesday, police say. The first incident happened in Whitchurch-Stouffville at around 11:48 a.m. at Bloomington Road and York-Durham Townline. The crash involved a motorcycle and a dump truck and the …
Read More »Milton man dead after Labour Day drowning in Niagara Region
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Niagara police say foul play is not suspected following the death of a 50-year-old Milton, Ont., man in an afternoon drowning incident at a Port Colborne beach. Investigators say emergency crews were called out to Sun Retreats Sherkston Shores on Empire Road …
Read More »What’s open, what’s closed on Labour Day in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region – Hamilton
The Labour Day long weekend is upon us featuring an annual holiday Monday that celebrates the achievements of workers. Here’s a list of what’s open and closed in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region on Sept. 4. Administrative offices: Offices are closed on Monday. ATS DARTS: Operating on holiday service hours …
Read More »Region approves ban on heavy trucks travelling through downtown Cambridge
On Thursday, Waterloo Regional Council approved a ban on heavy trucks travelling through the Galt area of Cambridge. The ban does not apply to the hundreds of trucks that travel into the downtown core on a daily basis but to trucks that pass through the area to reach other places. …
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 »Annual report provides snapshot of policing in Waterloo Region last year
Waterloo Regional Police released their annual report which provides a snapshot look at crime in the area as well as how the service operates. “This report represents and highlights a small part of the work our members do each and every day to keep the residents of Waterloo Region safe …
Read More »Blue-green algae health warnings issued for 3 lakes in Nicola region – Okanagan
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Interior Health has issued a health warning for blue-green algae blooms on three lakes west of the Okanagan. The health advisory says blooms are present on Nicola, Douglas and Chapperon lakes, and that users face a risk of exposure to cyanobacterial toxin. …
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 …
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