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Major routes bare and wet, partially snow covered or slushy

DURHAM -- Some minor accidents are reported in the wake of an overnight snowfall but major highways in Durham Region are described as bare and wet to partially snow covered and slushy for the rush hour. OPP say a tractor trailer crash has spread debris across the ramp to westbound Hwy. 401 at Mill Street in Newcastle.  The rig ended up in the ditch and minor injuries are reported. ... read more

Destructive beetle found in Pickering
By Reka Szekely - Jan 07, 2009 - 04:30 AM

PICKERING -- A beetle that threatens millions of North American ash trees has been found in Pickering. In December, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed the first Emerald Ash Borer (EAB...

Tavares trade not imminent: DePiero Video
Jan 06, 2009 - 06:52 PM

OSHAWA -- The Oshawa Generals are in Belleville Wednesday night, but will John Tavares join them? It...

Dunlops to remember Sanderson Video
Jan 06, 2009 - 02:44 PM

PORT PERRY -- Don Sanderson will forever be remembered by the Whitby Dunlops. The 21-year-old...

Man reports being shot in Ajax
Jan 06, 2009 - 06:52 PM

AJAX -- A Scarborough man said he was shot in the hand in Ajax on Monday. Police were called to the...


Durham Region Traffic Camera Console
401 East of DVP
401 East of DVP
401 near Victoria Park Avenue
401 near Victoria Park Avenue
401 near Warden Avenue
401 near Warden Avenue
401 near Birchmount Road
401 near Birchmount Road
401 near Kennedy Road
401 near Kennedy Road
401 near Midland Avenue
401 near Midland Avenue
401 near Brimley Road
401 near Brimley Road
401 near McCowan Road
401 near McCowan Road
401 near Bellamy Road
401 near Bellamy Road
401 and Markham Road
401 and Markham Road
401 east of Markham Road
401 east of Markham Road
401 and Neilson
401 and Neilson
401 And Morningside
401 And Morningside
401 And Meadowvale
401 And Meadowvale
401 And Kingston Road
401 And Kingston Road
401 And Port Union Road
401 And Port Union Road
401 And Rouge River
401 And Rouge River
401 And Whites Road
401 And Whites Road
401 And Liverpool Road
401 And Liverpool Road
401 East Of Liverpool Road
401 East Of Liverpool Road
401 And Brock Road
401 And Brock Road
401 And Church Street
401 And Church Street
401 And Westney Road
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401 And Harwood Avenue
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Manilla store targeted by armed robbers

MANILLA -- A trio of masked men, including one suspect brandishing a firearm, grabbed cash and cigarettes during a heist at a Manilla corner store on...

Man reports being shot in Ajax

AJAX -- A Scarborough man said he was shot in the hand in Ajax on Monday. Police were called to the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering Hospital at...

Four nabbed for warehouse break-in

WHITBY -- Four people have been charged after police interrupted a break-in at a Whitby warehouse early Sunday. Durham officers responding to a 2 a.m...

Notre Dame knows the spirit of giving

DURHAM -- Sometimes what Chaplain Anne Heemskerk sees at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School makes her cry. She gets so moved by the generosity...

Ajax woman wins human rights award

DURHAM -- When teenager Chris-Ann Manning saw a chance to promote racial harmony during Black History Month, she seized the opportunity. And, doing so...

Coming to education in 2009...

DURHAM -- The Catholic school board closed five schools in 2008 and the public board might close three in 2009. Along with saying hello to some new...

Youth invited to create 'multimedia' work of art

UXBRIDGE -- Uxbridge youth are invited to register for a "unique" photography project slated to begin in late January. The Uxbridge Youth...

Big battle brewing among the books

OSHAWA -- Musicians of all ages in Durham may want to take note of a new program at Oshawa Public Libraries. In February, OPL will hold a Battle of...

New year brings new plays, new concerts

DURHAM -- It’s a brand new year but local arts groups are really midway through their seasons.  

Since groups start their season in the...

Time to put fighting in spotlight

Everybody who was there said it was nothing out of the ordinary, just a typical hockey fight. But on Monday, that typical hockey fight resulted in the...

This year promises to be bumpy one for Oshawa

To paraphrase Bette Davis, Oshawa residents should fasten their seatbelts, because 2009 promises to be a bumpy year. Few, if any, of the controversial...

Cullen decision important this year

As owners of prime land smack dab in the heart of the new Whitby, your council will have some important decisions to make in 2009. That comes straight...

Tavares trade not imminent: DePiero Video

OSHAWA -- The Oshawa Generals are in Belleville Wednesday night, but will John Tavares join them? It's very possible.

Despite rumours that have...

Ajax Attack load up for stretch run

AJAX -- The Ajax Attack is gearing up, not to mention bulking up, for the post-season that's only a scant month away. In advance of the Ontario...

Ajax Attack honours Sanderson's memory

AJAX -- Although Don Sanderson played for the Ajax Attack for only a short while three years ago, his former coach with the team remembers him well...

Eyes on the road and hands on the wheel of your business

Recently, I attended Durham College to try the motorcycle training course -- a long-time dream of mine. You might wonder what motorcycle training has...

GM still No. 1 despite sales decrease

DURHAM -- Despite a sinking U.S. auto market, the Canadian market managed to stay fairly steady in 2008, says a leading auto analyst. "For the...

Uxbridge passes interim budget

UXBRIDGE -- With 2009 spending expected to be approved in February, Uxbridge has adopted an interim budget to meet its financial obligations until...

Many hands make light work

UXBRIDGE -- If you build it, they will come. That line proved true in Zephyr recently, as an eager group of about 16 or 17 volunteers came together...

A gift for Afghanistan

UXBRIDGE -- While a resident is set on helping his homeland country overseas, Uxbridge is rallying to help him here. Ahmad (Shah) Golan, manager of...

Event benefits health of residents and youth centre

UXBRIDGE -- An event this month is designed to help kick-start new year's resolutions while benefitting a centre for Uxbridge youth. Uxbridge's Body...

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Going for a RIDE along Going for a RIDE along

Stefanie Swinson went out with the RIDE squad and has some f...

Blowing past his limit Blowing past his limit

Metroland Durham Region Media Group editor Ian McMillan was...

Cops in Durham Region help crack cocaine smuggling scheme Cops in Durham Region help crack cocaine smuggling scheme

Durham Regional Police have played a key role in a drug bust...

Residents of Durham Region pay tribute to fallen soldiers Residents of Durham Region pay tribute to fallen soldiers

Bridges through out the region were packed with people waiti...

Emotional farewell to local hockey player Emotional farewell to local hockey player

Hockey personalities Don Cherry and Ron MacLean were among t...

I am still an Oshawa General:  Tavares I am still an Oshawa General: Tavares

John Tavares says he is still an Oshawa General despite the...

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