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2026 Oshawa Community Awards nominations open until March 10
2026 Oshawa Community Awards nominations open until March 10
The annual awards celebrate and recognize community members, businesses and organizations that have a meaningful impact across the city
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February 16, 2026 at 11:45 AM
2026 Oshawa Community Awards nominations open until March 10
'I believed my best friend and her child were being ripped to pieces'
'I believed my best friend and her child were being ripped to pieces'
Whitby and Oshawa councils responded to the vicious dog attack.
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February 15, 2026 at 11:45 AM
'I believed my best friend and her child were being ripped to pieces'
Sign up for springtime fun in Clarington
Sign up for springtime fun in Clarington
Program registration begins March 4
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February 15, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Sign up for springtime fun in Clarington
Durham Region to begin drilling new Port Perry water supply well
Durham Region to begin drilling new Port Perry water supply well
Initial drilling work will begin Feb. 17.
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February 14, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Durham Region to begin drilling new Port Perry water supply well
What’s open and closed in Clarington this Family Day?
What’s open and closed in Clarington this Family Day?
Administrative buildings closed, recreation centres open for free family fun.
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February 14, 2026 at 11:45 AM
What’s open and closed in Clarington this Family Day?
Viral victory: Alzheimer Society's Winter Olympics parade captures hearts online
Viral victory: Alzheimer Society's Winter Olympics parade captures hearts online
Durham Region group goes global with ceremony
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February 13, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Viral victory: Alzheimer Society's Winter Olympics parade captures hearts online
'LARGE POLICE PRESENCE': Bowmanville stabbing prompts hold and secure at area schools
'LARGE POLICE PRESENCE': Bowmanville stabbing prompts hold and secure at area schools
One person was transported to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries and a suspect was apprehended.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:46 PM
'LARGE POLICE PRESENCE': Bowmanville stabbing prompts hold and secure at area schools
A new neighbourhood plan could bring 72,000 more people to Pickering. Here's how
A new neighbourhood plan could bring 72,000 more people to Pickering. Here's how
The planning and development committee will consider the proposal on March 2.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:45 AM
A new neighbourhood plan could bring 72,000 more people to Pickering. Here's how
‘Integral part of Clarington’s history’: 4 Bowmanville homes to be designated
‘Integral part of Clarington’s history’: 4 Bowmanville homes to be designated
Centre Street homes on list of properties to protect
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February 13, 2026 at 11:45 AM
‘Integral part of Clarington’s history’: 4 Bowmanville homes to be designated
Stink, stank, stunk: Oshawa Generals admit 'shower before game' email was an 'overstep' in apology to fans
Stink, stank, stunk: Oshawa Generals admit 'shower before game' email was an 'overstep' in apology to fans
A now notorious email to season-ticket holders about smelly fans was a mistake, admit the Generals in an official statement.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Stink, stank, stunk: Oshawa Generals admit 'shower before game' email was an 'overstep' in apology to fans
Teen charged after Durham police say he brought gun to Ajax high school
Teen charged after Durham police say he brought gun to Ajax high school
Officers responded to Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Secondary School just before 11 a.m. on Feb. 10 after receiving a tip that a student might have a gun, say police.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Teen charged after Durham police say he brought gun to Ajax high school
Search underway in Oshawa for missing girl, 14, described by Durham police as 'vulnerable'
Search underway in Oshawa for missing girl, 14, described by Durham police as 'vulnerable'
Olivia, whose surname was not provided, was last spotted around 9:15 p.m. on Feb. 9 near King Street East and Ritson Road South, say police.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Search underway in Oshawa for missing girl, 14, described by Durham police as 'vulnerable'
Oshawa Generals fans are being asked to shower before the next puck drop, Here's why
Oshawa Generals fans are being asked to shower before the next puck drop, Here's why
“It’s awkward to approach their neighbour and say, ‘Hey, you smell.’”
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February 12, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Oshawa Generals fans are being asked to shower before the next puck drop, Here's why
Free Family Day fun at Ajax Winterfest on Feb. 16
Free Family Day fun at Ajax Winterfest on Feb. 16
Indoor activities include arts and crafts, swimming.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Free Family Day fun at Ajax Winterfest on Feb. 16
Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Ajax doctor shares tips for girls interested in science
Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Ajax doctor shares tips for girls interested in science
Lakeridge is hosting two events to help guide those interested in entering STEM fields.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Ajax doctor shares tips for girls interested in science
You can support visually impaired youth — and look good doing it — at Ajax, Whitby, Pickering Ten Spot locations
You can support visually impaired youth — and look good doing it — at Ajax, Whitby, Pickering Ten Spot locations
The Ten Spot is running a “braille nails” campaign until Feb. 15, in collaboration with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, to support braille literacy.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:46 PM
You can support visually impaired youth — and look good doing it — at Ajax, Whitby, Pickering Ten Spot locations
Emergency water main repair closes section of Wilson Road in Oshawa
Emergency water main repair closes section of Wilson Road in Oshawa
Businesses and residents in the area may experience a temporary water service interruption or low water pressure during the repair.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Emergency water main repair closes section of Wilson Road in Oshawa
‘We felt it was important’: Clarington waterfront strategy pushed to March
‘We felt it was important’: Clarington waterfront strategy pushed to March
Administrative error in published notice blamed for delay
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February 11, 2026 at 11:46 AM
‘We felt it was important’: Clarington waterfront strategy pushed to March
'We don't charge elderly people:’ Kind-hearted Pickering boy, 11, starts snow clearing business
'We don't charge elderly people:’ Kind-hearted Pickering boy, 11, starts snow clearing business
Mason Muhm's mother posted on the Nextdoor app to get the word out about her son's snow shovelling business
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February 11, 2026 at 11:46 AM
'We don't charge elderly people:’ Kind-hearted Pickering boy, 11, starts snow clearing business
Expect lane restrictions on Brock Road in Pickering until June
Expect lane restrictions on Brock Road in Pickering until June
Crews removing existing roadway light fixtures and installing new street lighting.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Expect lane restrictions on Brock Road in Pickering until June
READERS' CHOICE 2025: Look your best for Valentine’s Day at 1 of Port Perry’s best hair salons
READERS' CHOICE 2025: Look your best for Valentine’s Day at 1 of Port Perry’s best hair salons
Readers recognize Honey Salon + Spa, Rosario Greco Styles and Evelyn Grace Salon as their top choices in Readers’ Choice 2025 contest.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:46 AM
READERS' CHOICE 2025: Look your best for Valentine’s Day at 1 of Port Perry’s best hair salons
Alcohol sales to be reinstated at Tribute Communities Centre by Friday after licence lapse
Alcohol sales to be reinstated at Tribute Communities Centre by Friday after licence lapse
“Administrative error” cited as cause of dry spell at facility.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Alcohol sales to be reinstated at Tribute Communities Centre by Friday after licence lapse
Durham cops accuse 6 GTA men of trying to purchase sex with minors
Durham cops accuse 6 GTA men of trying to purchase sex with minors
The suspects, say police, were swept up in January during a month-long investigation — dubbed “Project Firebird” — that focused on people looking to secure sexual services from youths under 18.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Durham cops accuse 6 GTA men of trying to purchase sex with minors
Scugog snowmobile crash on Sunday night sends man, 31, to trauma centre with serious injuries: Durham police
Scugog snowmobile crash on Sunday night sends man, 31, to trauma centre with serious injuries: Durham police
Officers responded just before 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 to a snowmobile collision near Byers Road and Cartwright West Quarter Line.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Scugog snowmobile crash on Sunday night sends man, 31, to trauma centre with serious injuries: Durham police
Durham police searching for missing Whitby youth, 14
Durham police searching for missing Whitby youth, 14
Jeremiah, whose last name was not provided, was last seen wearing a black-and-red jacket and black trackpants, say police.
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February 9, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Durham police searching for missing Whitby youth, 14