Environment Canada says more rain is possible. Wednesday, they issued a special weather statement, warning that the ground, already near saturation, has a limited capacity to absorb additional rainfall. Amounts of 20 millimetres are possible, with locally higher amounts possible…

Ribfest won’t be returning to Lakeview Park in Oshawa this year. The Rotary Club of Oshawa says it’s been a cherished community tradition for the past 25 years and it wasn’t an easy decision. They say there were some key…

Durham police are highlighting the work their 911 operators do during National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. They released audio of a call where one of their operators helped an elderly driver who was lost in Ajax on Monday, March 23.…

Durham police are searching for a male suspect after two disturbing incidents at The Shops at Pickering City Centre. Investigators say the first happened March 26 the suspect entered a clothing store in the mall and while using a changeroom,…

As graduation approaches for students across Durham Region, the community and local police are working together to make sure students are dressed to impress. Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is hosting two events – Gowns for Grads and Suits for…

The Durham Region Health Department is kicking off its annual West Nile virus (WNV) surveillance and control program. Between May 11 and June 8, the department will keep its eye on mosquito activity and test for WNV throughout Durham Region.…

Ontario is making it easier to drink alcoholic beverages in provincial parks. Starting this year adults 19 and older will be allowed to enjoy alcohol responsibly in picnic areas, beaches and other day use spots within the park. “Ontario Parks…

You can do your part for Earth Month by helping clean up one of four parks in Beaverton. The Beaverton Lions Club is hosting an Earth Day Clean-Up event on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. They’re…

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is announcing $120 million in humanitarian and development aid for Sudan, where she says hunger is being used as a weapon of war. The United Nations says more than 40,000 people have been…