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Here's the daily news and numbers related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Durham. There are currently 18 people in hospital due to the virus. http://torstar.co/2ynj50DF6ig

Inspections are coming! Beginning Feb. 22, provincial offences officers will be visiting businesses in regions opening into grey, red and orange zones, including Durham, with a focus on businesses that were closed during the provincial shutdown. http://torstar.co/S0h850DF2we

New COVID-19 infections spiked sharply in Durham Region Friday, Jan. 15, with 156 cases confirmed by the health department. http://torstar.co/kASH50Da2iE

Toronto and Peel will remain in lockdown while York joins Durham in the red zone starting on Monday. http://torstar.co/MCux50DF2Pf

Officers will continue to enforce rules imposed by the province during the current pandemic lockdown, but won’t be stopping vehicles or entering homes to do compliance checks, according to an update from Durham police. http://torstar.co/OoxD50Da0fJ

Here's what to do if you fall through ice: Pickering Fire Services. Even ice that looks sturdy may not be and venturing onto it can be dangerous. http://torstar.co/ODxJ50D7RIe

There is little information so far about a stabbing in Ajax this morning. http://torstar.co/e4Gf50DF2iB

Police hoping neighbours can help solve case of stolen guns in #Oshawa. Durham Regional Police Service http://torstar.co/GZTI50D9PNH

New COVID-19 infections spiked sharply in Durham Region Friday, with 156 cases confirmed by the health department. http://torstar.co/liFL50Da3gI

Follow Premier Doug Ford's COVID-19 update live. http://torstar.co/ddeL50DEZDr

Durham Police are seeking witnesses as they investigate the theft of several guns from a Bowmanville residence. http://torstar.co/gIyD50Da0jN

We have a handy tracker for COVID-19 zones across Ontario so you can check in on what's happening for friends and family across the province. We'll be updating this regularly so feel free to bookmark it! http://torstar.co/RmJS50DEQp3

A&W gets its sign in deal with Town of Whitby A&W Canada Town of Whitby http://torstar.co/5VN550CsG5P

Just days after recording more than 80 new COVID tests in one day, Durham Region is reporting just 30 new cases today. The Regional Municipality of Durham http://torstar.co/vkEp50CtR2T

Durham trustees want 'equitable' share of Ontario's money for school COVID-19 costs. http://torstar.co/kNWw50Cort2

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Durham police have arrested a 17-year-old after a Park Road South Esso was robbed on Nov. 21. Durham Regional Police Service http://torstar.co/hs9550CtPjK

Durham reported 55 new COVID-19 cases today and the number of active cases has jumped compared with last week at this time. Check out all the latest numbers right here. http://torstar.co/WRya50CkIOs

BIG CHANGES: The Durham District School Board has completed its first major reorganization of the school year, which resulted in 138 elementary teachers moving from in-person to virtual teaching. Durham District School Board http://torstar.co/7fAo50CsHaI

ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST: The Oshawa Santa Claus parade has been taken off the road this year. http://torstar.co/VsqJ50C4mQx

Data harvested from murder suspect Adam Strong’s cell phone indicates he was in the area of the Oshawa harbour a week before Rori Hache’s torso was discovered in the water there, an expert witness has testified. http://torstar.co/cbuy50CtOGv

'I think the parents love it more than the kids do.' If you want a truly spooktacular experience be sure to stop by 209 John St. W. in Whitby some evening this week. http://torstar.co/onpw50C4lmz

UPDATED: What to know about getting a COVID-19 test in Durham. Four pharmacies now offering tests for people with no symptoms. http://torstar.co/6UV650Cov0n

Durham police looking for help finding a dark-coloured SUV-style vehicle after shooting on Bolland Crescent. Durham Regional Police Service http://torstar.co/Xugt50CtN6D

WHATS'S GOING ON HERE: Construction is taking place until Nov. 26 at the Pickering GO station in order to replace the staircases in the west tunnel. GO Transit Metrolinx http://torstar.co/gdXJ50CjYj7

What do you do?Donate or dump: Should Clarington allow used-clothing donation bins? http://torstar.co/aIFD50CjYpK

6,500 That's he number of daily COVID cases that we could see within the next month, say top health officials. http://torstar.co/6SXF50CjKCG

Ajax pair busted for drug trafficking during street-level drug investigation. Durham Regional Police Service http://torstar.co/Y2AM50CsCVO

DO YOU RECOGNIZE THIS MAN? Police release video of suspect who left 'incendiary device' at Oshawa store Durham Regional Police Service http://torstar.co/v95g50C4hAU

Police say the death of a woman in Uxbridge early Friday morning has been deemed suspicious -- the investigation is continuing. http://torstar.co/EV6x50CkA2v

Durham RIDE program is up and running and the statistics are eye-opening. Durham Regional Police Service http://torstar.co/hltF50CsCMe

Five new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Durham schools over the last 48 hours -- here's the latest on the number of active cases and the number of outbreaks. http://torstar.co/UTQk50CkyOM

An Oshawa annual tradition where the city accepts toys in lieu of payments for parking tickets has returned, but this year in a virtual mode. City of Oshawa - Municipal Government @oshawacity http://torstar.co/78Lx50CouuX

Have you had COVID-19 but didn't realize it? A new antibody test at LifeLabs will detect prior infection. http://torstar.co/rVUq50CsvOG

Happening now: Premier Ford provides daily update http://torstar.co/hE8950CtHVK

Prime Minister Trudeau shares his thoughts on the pandemic COVID-19 'really sucks' http://torstar.co/wTcj50C4ftN

Here's the latest tally on COVID-19 cases in Durham. Stay safe out there! http://torstar.co/RNrX50CsM8C

Say cheese: Ajax will be deploying Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras around the community in 2021. Three cameras will be stationed around the community to nab speeders. http://torstar.co/EEKH50BvlBb

COVID IN THE CLASSROOM: Update Tuesday, October 27 http://torstar.co/rmlT50C4911

Dr. Kirk Atkinson, with the Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science at Ontario Tech, says far-UVC lamps could be a safe and inexpensive way of reducing airborne pathogens like COVID-19. Ontario Tech University @ontariotech_u https://www.durhamregion.com//10266743-could-ultraviolet-/

This Durham school board has 2,700 kindergarten students learning virtually more than some boards have across all grades. Heres a glimpse into how its going. http://torstar.co/I94Z50BvVAq

Cant always trust Facebook: Despite a noted rise in posts warning about thefts from vehicles in Bowmanville groups, the Durham Regional Police Service has not seen an increase. http://torstar.co/guLW50Bvlzk

MUST READ: As COVID-19 numbers across Ontario soar and Durham enters the orange category of the province’s framework, here are five key pieces of data to watch. http://torstar.co/daSy50CouU3

BEGINNING AT 1 PM: Ontario Premier Doug Ford Speaks with reporters in Brampton, as part of the update on his government’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) pandemic. He is joined by Christine Elliott, deputy premier and minister of health. http://torstar.co/kOj950C48Rw

The health department has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at a Pickering elementary school. http://torstar.co/kuOY50BvMfS

Lakeridge Health is confirming a respiratory outbreak in the diagnostic imaging department at the Oshawa hospital the outbreak is not COVID-19. http://torstar.co/fOlU50C3Wvp

A staff member at a Catholic elementary school near Jane and Finch has died from COVID-19, the Toronto Catholic District School Board has confirmed. http://torstar.co/kFGI50ConPl

WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? A temporary road closure is in place on Uxbridge-Pickering Townline Road for a bridge replacement. http://torstar.co/TcTP50C3gHw

Earlier today, the DDSB confirmed a case of COVID-19 at an Oshawa elementary school. This is the seventh case reported in a school in Durham. http://torstar.co/NMMO50BvEuP

This morning, Premier Doug Ford announced that gathering limits will be reduced across Ontario. The change is effective immediately. http://torstar.co/D08d50BvDtr

'Low risk' respiratory outbreak in diagnostic imaging department at Oshawa hospital. Not COVID-19, but two staff in department have tested positive for it (coronavirus). http://torstar.co/U9K050C3Vzi

Residents got expert answers to their questions about the 2021 budget at the Region of Durham virtual budget town hall on Wednesday, Oct. 21. For those who missed it, here are three top priorities and two interesting initiatives that came up in the public questions of the town hall. http://torstar.co/yAzZ50C3gug

WATCH NOW: Ontario Premier Doug Ford is doing a rare weekend news conference. As cases rise, there is speculation that he will announce new COVID-19 restrictions in the province. http://torstar.co/Nzcn50BvBnq

Devastating:' Winter sports season cancelled at Durham College, Ontario Tech. http://torstar.co/KR7n50C3gJK

Four cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Durham College students, however officials say they have not been to campus in the last 14 days. http://torstar.co/iKtS50Bvzr8

The Port Perry BIA will look to shine a little extra holiday spirit on downtown Port Perry with an expansion of its Christmas light program. http://torstar.co/Cl4R50C3gZC

Clarington councils got three reasons for drawing the line at banning clothes lines. http://torstar.co/8bMo50BvlwD

The pitch for a new 50-unit housing project for the homeless, they believe, is just too large for a town of their size and many don’t think Beaverton has the social services to support its integration. They’ve asked for more studies, community consultation and increases in available services before the housing project proceeds. http://torstar.co/djv550C2ypS

Durham MP and federal Conservative leader Erin OToole has tested positive for COVID-19. His wife and children were also tested and their tests came back negative. http://torstar.co/Tbc250Bvll7

WATCH VIDEO NOW: Durham police looking for man after ‘incendiary device’ left at two convenience stores http://torstar.co/uP9A50C3fYs

Readers Choice Awards voting is happening now Dont delay, vote today! Cast your votes until September 27th, 2020. Today, we present the Port Perry businesses. http://torstar.co/36LE50Bhy2g

The Oshawa Clinic Group is opening a COVID-19 assessment clinic in downtown Oshawa after the city donated space on the ground floor of the Mary Street parkade. http://torstar.co/uQoq50Bv7Va

All Highway 401 westbound lanes in the Whites Road area of Pickering are shut down following a fatal crash. http://torstar.co/lRWZ50Bv5j1

Tie-dye hoodies to baked goods: New downtown Whitby store stocks handmade finds! Who doesnt want to head into fall with a little shopping? This downtown Whitby store offers up products from more than 60 artisans, including Durham artisans. http://torstar.co/Hkj950BuJpH

A Pickering woman is one half of a young couple that recently won playing Encore. That struck us as a bit unusual so we looked up the stat. Apparently only 16 per cent of OLG players are under age 35. Now you know! http://torstar.co/dhjM50BuI66

How sweet! West Whitby neighbours have bee-lief in honey-themed park for children. The residents have written the mayor, their ward councillor and town staff, asking if bee-themed elements could be incorporated into the park, which has yet to be built. http://torstar.co/qTu750Bui1Z

Loretta and Sam Traynor bravely and powerfully spoke about husband and father Chris, 50, and Sams siblings and Lorettas children Bradley, 20, Adelaide, 15, and Joey 11, in an emotional eulogy at St. Mary of the People Church on Thursday, Sept. 17. http://torstar.co/gDXt50Bu2nw

Virtual Terry Fox Runs are happening throughout Durham this weekend. Are you participating? http://torstar.co/IgYd50BtW4h

As COVID-19 cases surge, the permier is expected to announce new restrictions on gatherings in some municipalities. http://torstar.co/ueaC50BtRTy

Police are trying to identify a suspect after two cyclists and a pedestrian were injured during a confrontation on Whitbys waterfront trail. http://torstar.co/OKfI50BtyeX

Best places to walk your dog in Durham: Leash-free or leashed, dogs have a variety of places to run and play. #thingstodoindurham http://torstar.co/LwG350BtbVy

Whats going on with the GO Train expansion to Oshawa and Clarington? How work to bring GO train from Oshawa to Clarington is progressing in the pandemic. http://torstar.co/oOej50Btc1z

The Durham District School Board has confirmed one case of COVID-19 at an Ajax elementary school -- the health department says there is no risk to the school community. http://torstar.co/Z9qe50Bt18y

We have an update on Clarington school bus route cancellations. http://torstar.co/HD6e50BsYIC

Legal arguments are scheduled to begin Sept. 28 in the trial of Adam Strong, an Oshawa man accused of murdering two young women over the span of almost a decade in Oshawa. http://torstar.co/2DQT50BsZnr

UPDATE: The Durham health department reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 today. Thats lower than the 24 reported by health minister Christine Elliott this morning. Why the discrepancy? The provinces totals tend to lag reporting from local health authorities. Overall, the health department reports 89 COVID-19 cases in Durham. Of the 10 new cases, eight are in Ajax which leads the region with active COVID-19 cases at 32. http://torstar.co/Stwr50BsYyb

Durham MP and Conservative Party leader Erin OToole and his family will be tested for COVID-19 today. http://torstar.co/rZGI50BsSQE

Follow the premiers COVID-19 update live. http://torstar.co/WdLg50BsKjS

Health minister Christine Elliott announces there are 24 new COVID-19 cases in Durham today. Well have an update later today on where those cases are located. http://torstar.co/YMi650BsBhW

Beaverton residents are banding together to oppose a supportive housing project championed by the Region of Durham which would include health, mental health and addictions support. http://torstar.co/ISwI50Bsx3h

Bowmanvilles damnation: Did you know downtown had a strip club? #waybackwednesday #didyouknow http://torstar.co/kpmj50Bs3bd

This may be the yummiest Readers Choice category Best Bakery. If you want sweets, this is the category to check out. If you havent been to one of the finalists, go check it out. http://torstar.co/DrfV50BhxSj

Should Durham police invest in body-worn cameras for all police officers? https://www.durhamregion.com//10190212-body-worn-cameras-/

17 new COVID-19 cases in Durham Region reported today, the highest single day tally since early June and the region hits a milestone. Please be careful out there and take care of your loved ones. The case totals are growing quickly. http://torstar.co/XqM150BrLLn

Police are investigating after shots were fired into a home in north Oshawa early Tuesday. http://torstar.co/3y3O50BrFLY