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- www.drps.ca Two Males in Custody After Multiple Violent Stabbings in Durham Region - Durham Regional Police Service
The official website of the Durham Regional Police Service.
> Marlon Fernando JONES, age 47 from Oshawa is charged with numerous offences including: Aggravated Assault x3, Possess Weapon Dangerous to Public x2, Robbery with Violence, Assault with a Weapon x3, Carry Concealed Weapon, and Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking x2.
> Mehki Steven HYMAN, age 24 from Whitby is charged with numerous offences including: Aggravated Assault, Possess Weapon Dangerous to Public, Carry Concealed Weapon, Assault with a Weapon, and Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking x2.
If baffles me that you stab a half dozen people in separate incidences and NOT be charged with attempted murder.
These two goons are a danger to society. Why even offer bail??
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Shots fired at residence in Ajax, Whitby, and Oshawa in the same week.
What on earth is going on?
- May 17th and 18th in Ajax, at the same house (https://www.drps.ca/news/shots-fired-at-residence-in-ajax-1/)
- May 19th in Whitby (https://www.drps.ca/news/shots-fired-at-residence-in-whitby/)
- May 20th in Oshawa (https://www.drps.ca/news/no-injuries-after-shots-were-fired-at-a-home-in-oshawa/)
Nearly all of these happening in the middle of the night, with police finding shell casings, but no victims or suspects.
"Investigators are continuing to look into if any shootings this weekend are connected."
- durhampost.ca Parolee hides in girlfriend's car and assaults her on her return - Durham Post
The accused hid in his girlfriend’s vehicle and when she returned to the vehicle, he proceeded to assault her by choking.
> Durham Police yesterday said a 33-year-old male, who was out on parole for manslaughter and kidnapping, is facing charges after a violent assault on his girlfriend.
> The accused in this matter hid in his girlfriend’s vehicle without her knowledge and when she returned to the vehicle, he proceeded to assault her by choking.
> The accused, who had an ankle monitoring bracelet on, removed it as he fled the area, said police.
> A 33-year-old male from Oshawa is charged with: Assault (Spousal), Choking, Fail to Comply with Release Order, Mischief and Possession Contrary to Prohibition Order.
At what point should the judge be responsible for putting someone like that out on parole? The justice system is supposed to work for the victim.
And he shouldn't be charged with "choking", but attempted murder. Why are we so soft on criminals?
- durhampost.ca Unlucky 13 impaired charged in week one of Festive Ride - Durham Post
In addition to 13 impaired drivers, the Ride team also recovered two stolen vehicles, one of which was operated by an impaired driver.
>In addition to taking 13 impaired drivers off our roadways, the Ride team also recovered two stolen vehicles, one of which was operated by an impaired driver.
- www.drps.ca Three in Custody after Stabbing in Oshawa - Durham Regional Police Service
The official website of the Durham Regional Police Service.
>Ryan GUSTAVE, age 49 of No Fixed Address is charged with: Assault with a Weapon x1, and Fail to Comply with Probation Order x1.
>Lauren HICKEY, age 30 of No Fixed Address is charged with: Assault with a Weapon x1, and Fail to Comply with Probation Order x1.
> Austin ELLIS, age 29 of No Fixed Address is charged with: Assault with a Weapon x1, Possess Weapon Dangerous to the Public x1, and Fail to Comply with Probation Order x3.
Notice a few patterns here? This is actually pretty infuriating.
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Ajax has received $105 million from OLG casino profits so far
durhampost.ca Ajax has received $105 million from OLG casino profits so far - Durham PostSlot revenues from Casino Ajax are reinvested into community organizations through the Ajax Partnership Fund, according to a town statement.
I mean, that $105 million came from the pockets of residents who probably couldn't afford to give it up. But, I guess, "yay"?
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Pickup driver who stayed on scene of eScooter death, charged - Durham Post
I remember when this story broke, a lot of people (on Reddit) were blaming the e-scooter rider for being on the sidewalk. But that doesn't mean the driver wasn't at fault.
I'm glad that the driver was charged, but "fail to yield from driveway" seems like a very light charge, considering it resulted in someone's death. Sounds like involuntary manslaughter may be been more appropriate, at the very least.
- www.drps.ca UPDATE 2: Woman Found in Life-Threatening Condition - Durham Regional Police Service
The official website of the Durham Regional Police Service.
Hit-and-run homicide while under a suspended licence, suspect caught and released.
> James Patton, age 56, of Ajax, has been charged with Careless Driving Cause Death, Leave Accident Scene/Fail to Offer Assistance - Fatality, Public Mischief, Driving While Under Suspension.
Criminals have it far too easy these days.
- www.durhamregion.com Nearly 10% property tax guideline: Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Pickering, Clarington taxpayers looking at massive hikes in 2024 regional budget
2024 Region of Durham property tax guideline highlights budget pressures hitting municipality but taxpayers will have to foot the bill.
Good knowing y'all.
- durhampost.ca Two force entry, handcuff residents and rob $200,000 - Durham Post
Police are looking for two suspects, both are described as: male, Black, wearing black clothing and a balaclava.
Home invasion in the middle of the night to steal **$200,000 **worth of jewelry, cash and “household items” sounds like a very targeted robbery.
Crazy stuff!
- durhampost.ca 5,435 unit mixed-use community planned for Oshawa - Durham Post
The development at 144 and 155 First Avenue proposes towers ranging from 14 to 42 storeys in height, and a public park.
Given the area directly surrounding this spot, it will be interesting to see how well received this new housing will be.
- www.drps.ca Social Worker Charged with Sexual Exploitation - Durham Regional Police Service
The official website of the Durham Regional Police Service.
> Members of the DRPS Special Victim’s Unit have arrested a male after a youth came forward to report that their social worker had been inappropriately touching them. Between June and July 2023 the suspect would pick up the victim in his personal car for their sessions. On various occasions the suspect would touch the victim inappropriately. The suspect is a social worker for the Durham District School Board and Durham Alternative Secondary School.
- www.thestar.com Stay out of the water at one Durham public beach
Here's the latest beach water quality report from Durham Region Health Department as of Aug. 3 at 5 p.m.
- www.cp24.com Developer announces plans to transform Pickering Town Centre with 10 new condo towers
CentreCourt Developments announced plans today for a new mixed-use community centred around Pickering Town Centre Mall, which will include at least 10 new condo towers and more than 6,000 residences along with shops, amenities and a virtual health clinic.
- durhampost.ca Overwhelmed Durham says many newcomers homeless - Durham Post
Programs have exceeded capacity; with unprecedented financial and occupancy pressures, Sad reality is that it leaves many newcomers homeless.
I've never immigrated to another country, but can someone explain how someone does that and not already have a place to live already established before they arrive?
I can't imagine even travelling to another country without making the appropriate plans for accommodations, let alone move my family without a plan.
I get that some people are leaving some pretty horrific situations in their country and may not have the resources to do that, but we're talking tens of thousands who are showing up with literally no plan and no place to go. This is a worse situation for many!
How is this supposed to work or be sustainable?
- www.insauga.com Anti-LGBTQ group spreads 'only bigotry' from Oshawa's Lakeview Park | inDurham
An anti-LGBT group known for distributing hateful messaging at school boards has set up a display in Oshawa’s Lakeview Park hoping to gather support for a school policy that would prohibit the teaching of LGBTQ issues. The group, DDSB Concerned Parents, has long campaigned against teaching about LGB...
Haters gonna hate.
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It's mulberry season in Durham!
Looking to cut down on your berry spending? Mulberries are great (sort of like blackberries) and best of all, grow free all over the place!
The easiest way to find them is if you see them on the ground, look up and start picking. And don't worry, they are perfectly safe (when ripe; don't eat white or red ones). They should last 2-5 days fresh in the fridge, or you can freeze them for later. I like to blend them into a shake with milk, protein powder, and peanut butter if the look like they are about to turn.
- durhampost.ca Up to three years licence suspension for stunt... if convicted - Durham Post
DRPS Traffic Services yesterday explained that the law is not lenient on stunt drivers or drag or dangerous racing, as some believe.
>Ministry said violators, if convicted of stunt driving, can have their licence suspended for: > > - Up to 3 years for a 1st offence > - 10 years for a 2nd offence > - For life on a 3rd offence > >“It’s not worth the risk,” it said.
Considering that stunt driving is a choice to put lives in danger, they don't care about risk.
Why even bother with a three-strike system for something like this?
Do 3 years in jail with no chance of ever driving again.
- www.durhamregion.com ‘An urgent need’: Rising food prices hammering families in Oshawa, Whitby and the rest of Durham Region
Rising food prices are expected to continue this year as Durham residents grapple with increasing grocery bills.
"With food prices expected to continue to rise in 2023, Durham residents can expect to spend around $1,000 more on groceries this year."
Oh, boy.
- www.durhamradionews.com Police seek more victims after sexual assaults in Oshawa
Durham police are appealing for information following reports of a man touching strangers without their consent in Oshawa. On Tuesday a 16-year old girl repo
This isn't the first time that the Oshawa Centre has been used by creeps to sexually assault women. I'd be shocked if there wasn't a single camera that caught a photo of this guy.
- www.cp24.com 'Pro-police bias:' Durham officers found guilty of professional misconduct in Dafonte Miller case
Three Durham police officers have been found guilty of discreditable conduct, and one of them has also been found guilty of neglect of duty by a disciplinary tribunal in connection with the handling of the 2016 incident which saw Dafonte Miller severely assaulted by an off-duty officer.
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DRT Customers advised of upcoming fare increases; part of long-term strategy to enhance transit options
If you use public transit, expect it to cost more beginning July 1st.
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401 closed in east GTA following tanker explosion at Brock Rd in Pickering; two dead
In case anyone is wondering what is going on with traffic in Durham this morning. Crazy!
- www.durhamregion.com 'It just makes the city look untidy:' You will get say in new election sign bylaw which could decide if signs prohibited from public property
“I, for one, get sick of seeing my own signs out there that long,” Coun. Tito-Dante Marimpietri on six-week election sign period in Oshawa.
I would LOVE to see election signs banned from public spaces.
- www.durhamregion.com Three teens charged after $50,000 damage done to new Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park in Oshawa
Police continue to seek one more suspect in the incident
It's great that they were caught, but one count of mischief? That's more disappointing than their actions.
- www.durhamregion.com New Northwest Oshawa Community Centre, set to open in 2026, will have library, pool, triple gym, indoor field, fitness centre and seniors centre
Facility will help meet needs of city that will grow to population of 219,000 by 2031 and nearly 300,000 by 2051.
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OSHAWA: Neighbourhood speed pilot program
www.oshawa.ca Neighbourhood speed pilot programThe City has introduced new reduced speed limits within select neighbourhoods.
Not sure if any other municipalities in Durham Region are doing the same, but several areas in Oshawa have had their speed limits reduced from 50km/h to 40km/h.
Unfortunately, it doesn't look like these new speeds are being enforced, since I'm seeing people going well beyond 40km/h in these areas.
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Explore the proposed Durham Meadoway route (and add feedback to the map!)
yourvoice.durham.ca Explore the proposed Durham Meadoway routeThis interactive map shows the proposed trail route for the Durham Meadoway, a multi-use path and linear park that will connect people to destinations across more than 30 kilometres of Durham Region. The proposed route was developed through a process that involved the following steps: Analysis of op...
For anyone who cycles, jogs, walks, or enjoys time outdoors, the proposed Durham Meadoway is one of those once in a lifetime opportunities to change Durham Region for the better.
Planners are currently looking for public feedback on the proposed route, and you can add your own "pins" with comments to the interactive map!
Please, let the Region know how to make the Meadoway even better!
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Casino operator looking to push Scugog First Nation out of business
www.durhamregion.com Casino operator looking to push Scugog First Nation out of business: MSIFNThe Mississaguas of Scugog Island First Nation believe that the operator of the Great Blue Heron Casino is attempting to push the First Nation out of business while the province
- www.durhamregion.com DDSB rolls back censure for Trustee Linda Stone
Durham District School Board Trustee Linda Stone has withdrawn a court challenge against the school board following a vote to shorten the trustee's ban from board committees.
When reasonable people close a door, Overton opens a window
- www.durhamregion.com ‘I feel like we’re going back in time’: The LGBTQ policies of Durham District School Board are under fire
The Durham District School Board is grappling with recent incidents that have seen spectators cleared from board meetings as a safety measure following controversial questions surrounding gender identity education and
Crazy how much the world seems to have regressed since COVID.