Durham Latest News

• As the wind blows: Why a massive winter blast in New York state gave Ontario a pass

  Wind direction makes all the difference in storms brought on by lake effect over Lake Ontario

  Weather

  1 hour
• Engine failure forces plane to make emergency landing on street in Ajax

  Durham Regional Police say a small aircraft made an emergency landing on a street in Ajax Monday evening after the engine failed.

  Canada

  8 hours
• Tatum powers Celtics past Raptors 105-96

  Lost in the midst of a four-game skid, RJ Barrett says that the Toronto Raptors just have to stick to the plan.

  Sports

  8 hours
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• Ford government insists ‘no new’ agreements signed in ServiceOntario controversy

  The province has been under pressure after reports emerged that it was planning to close some ServiceOntario locations and open kiosks in Staples stores instead.

  Canada

  11 hours
• ‘More accountability’: Ontario launches team to crack down on bad LTC actors

  The 10-person team will be an "effective deterrent and tool" when escalated enforcement is required, the province said. 

  Canada

  Jan 15
• How long will the frigid temperatures last in southern Ontario?

  Frigid temperatures have moved into southern Ontario — so how long will this period of cold weather last?

  Weather

  Jan 15
• Youth-led challenge of Ontario’s climate plan goes before province’s highest court

  Seven young people are taking their challenge of Ontario's climate change plan to the province's highest court.

  Canada

  Jan 15
• Capital Power and Ontario Power Generation to assess use of small modular nuclear reactors in Alberta

  Capital Power Corp. and Ontario Power Generation have signed a deal to assess the development of small modular nuclear reactors in Alberta.

  Canada

  Jan 15
• Canadian military base workers strike over wages, job security

  The Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Union of National Defence Employees say members hit the picket lines as of 6:30 a.m. Eastern time Monday morning.

  Canada

  Jan 15
• New Ontario cannabis rules could have ‘Amazon effect’ on industry

  Some small cannabis retailers in Ontario fear an increase in the cap on stores in the province could benefit a few big companies at the expense of the majority.

  Cannabis

  Jan 15
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• Red Wings send Maple Leafs to third straight loss

  Ilya Samsonov was solid in his first start since Dec. 29. However, the Toronto Maple Leafs failed to get him a win.

  Sports

  Jan 14
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• Avalanche bury Leafs 5-3 with spirited comeback

  The Toronto Maple Leafs discovered why Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche are Stanley Cup contenders again.

  Sports

  Jan 13
• Trans Mountain pipeline project clears another major hurdle toward completion

  Canada's energy regulator green-lit a last-minute change to the Trans Mountain pipeline methodology, paving the way for the $35-billion project to finally get fully built.

  Environment

  Jan 12
• OPP officer rescues pet owner who fell through river ice trying to save dog

  Northumberland OPP say an officer hauled someone to safety after they ventured out to try to rescue their dog, which had fallen through the ice on the Trent River. The pet died.

  Canada

  Jan 12
• Heavy snow expected – possibly even thundersnow – as storm makes way to southern Ontario

  Another winter wallop is headed for southern Ontario on Friday, with anywhere from 5 cm to 30 cm of snow expected depending on location and temperature.

  Weather

  Jan 12
• Bonnie Crombie set to step down as Mississauga mayor. What next?

  Newly appointed Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie is set to depart her role as mayor of Mississauga. Her departure leaves a wide-open mayoral race in the GTA.

  Politics

  Jan 12
• Blue Jays sign 11 players to avoid arbitration

  The Toronto Blue Jays say they have signed deals with 11 players, including Cavan Biggio, Alejandro Kirk and closer Jordan Romano, for 2024.

  Sports

  Jan 11
• Male exposed himself to ‘numerous’ females at Oshawa Pizza Pizza: police

  Police say they're looking for a suspect accused of exposing himself to "numerous" females at a Pizza Pizza in Oshawa.

  Crime

  Jan 11
• Alleged Iran regime official appears at refugee board as Canada cracks down

  Majid Iranmanesh was allegedly the head of admin and IT in Iran's Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology. The CBSA says he is inadmissible to Canada because of his former role.

  Canada

  Jan 11
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• Raptors head coach Rajakovic fined $25K by NBA

  Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic has been fined US$25,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing the officiating.

  Sports

  Jan 11
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• Here are some of the custom licence plates Ontario rejected last year

  Ontario rejected thousands of custom licence plate requests in 2023 for breaking rules around sexual language, religion or violence, among other issues.

  Canada

  Jan 11
• Ontario hospitals warn of patient surges, long wait times in ERs

  Several Ontario hospitals are warning of higher-than-usual numbers of patients and longer wait times, particularly in their emergency departments.

  Health

  Jan 11
• Raptors’ Siakam out against Clippers

  Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam will miss Wednesday night's road game against the Los Angeles Clippers with back spasms, the team announced before tip-off.

  Sports

  Jan 10
• Craft breweries in Ontario could close if taxes aren’t cut, association says

  Scott Simmons, president of Ontario Craft Brewers, said that the group welcomes the recent announcement that sales of beer will be expanded to convenience stores by 2026.

  Economy

  Jan 10
• ‘A memorable moment’: Amazon driver spots escaped kangaroo in Ontario town

  Chatham-Kent Police have confirmed people would not be 'hallucinating' if they spotted a kangaroo around Reeder’s Line in Howard Township.

  Canada

  Jan 10