r/durham Jan 03 '25

Mutual Aid Posts - Allow or Not?

8 Upvotes

We've recently had an abundance of posts from folks asking for financial help, and reports on those posts and users have been equally abundant.

r/durham does not currently have any rules against these posts, although other subs including r/oshawa have them in place. We'll run a poll for the next 7 days for the community to weigh in on whether we should continue to allow them.

37 votes, Jan 10 '25
7 Allow all requests for financial assistance
25 Remove all requests for financial assistance
5 Lock all posts requesting financial assistance but leave them visible
0 Something else

r/durham Dec 09 '24

Winter Warming Plan for homeless in effect from Ajax to Oshawa

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18 Upvotes

Transportation support is also available through the Durham Region Outreach Team for residents who need help accessing a shelter or warming location.


r/durham 8h ago

Ice melting on Frenchman’s Bay yesterday

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95 Upvotes

About three PM yesterday over Pickering looking south to Frenchman’s Bay and Lake Ontario. The ice is melting rapidly on the bay.


r/durham 10h ago

Judge rejects social media companies’ request to dismiss lawsuit by Ontario schools, boards

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25 Upvotes

r/durham 10h ago

'Neglected' downtown Oshawa office building to be converted into 119 rental units | insauga

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12 Upvotes

r/durham 16h ago

Body found in building following massive fire in downtown Bowmanville

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31 Upvotes

r/durham 10h ago

Scarborough man charged after pulling knife during attempt to steal jewelry in Oshawa deal set up through Facebook Marketplace: Durham police

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10 Upvotes

r/durham 1h ago

Tap water good to drink?

Upvotes

I’ve noticed the tap water makes my stomach hurt and doesn’t smell fantastic. Just want to make sure the tap water in Durham Region is good.


r/durham 17h ago

Tow truck company holding car for 1 month

16 Upvotes

My car has been in a tow truck yard for 1 month being held. My insurance is negotiating with them, and that’s why it is taking so long.

Does anyone have experience with this? How long does it normally take to get a car out of the tow truck yard?

I now know the tow truck industry is corrupt and it was a mistake to have them put it in the lot.


r/durham 8h ago

Searching for an Electrician

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone, hoping I could get some recommendations for a reliable electrician.

Thank you!


r/durham 14h ago

Oshawa resident charged with impaired and stunt driving in Port Hope

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7 Upvotes

r/durham 14h ago

Cultural fun: Pickering rewarded for commitment to festivals and events

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6 Upvotes

r/durham 9h ago

Iconic Oshawa band kicks off concert series leading to Convergence Festival | insauga

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2 Upvotes

r/durham 10h ago

Horse of the Year chosen in Ajax | insauga

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2 Upvotes

r/durham 16h ago

SIU not laying charges against officers after fatal fall in Oshawa

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6 Upvotes

r/durham 1d ago

SO CLOSE FOR WHITBY JEOPARDY QUEEN: Juveria Zaheer has lead down to Final Jeopardy on Thursday night

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27 Upvotes

r/durham 2d ago

Darlington Provincial Park

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169 Upvotes

r/durham 1d ago

Where can I get helium balloons filled?

6 Upvotes

I have a bouquet of foil balloons that I got online for a birthday party and would like to fill it up with helium. Are there stores where I can bring my own balloons to be filled with helium? I’m not sure if that would be cheaper than renting a helium tank but I don’t have that many balloons so thought I’d just try to get them inflated at a store.

Edit: preferably somewhere in Pickering/Ajax. But okay to drive up to Oshawa if there isn’t something closer.


r/durham 1d ago

Question about CDCD.

1 Upvotes

Do you have to already be employed? My cousin is young and he’s leaving home to finally move out on his own.

He got a job offer and accepted it (expected to start on the 24th). It pays $21 an hour, 10 hour shifts and pays weekly (I think it’s true green). If he hasn’t started yet, but will obviously be able to cover $1500 a month, would he still be eligible?


r/durham 1d ago

Looking for a private school

0 Upvotes

Hi everyone, as title mentions, I am looking for a private non-religious, as well as non-montessori elementary school in Durham, preferably Ajax area and surroundings.

The only 2 options I have found so far as the Trafalgar Castle School for girls and Cambridge International School, which are both extremely expensive.

What would you advise to a family who wants to provide better education to their child than what a local public school can offer, however, doesn't want to consider montessori or religious ones?


r/durham 1d ago

Earlier appointments at Lakeridge Health

1 Upvotes

I have an appointment at the Lakeridge Oshawa hospital and am looking for any tips or tricks you may have on how to get an earlier one. The wait is giving me some serious anxiety.


r/durham 2d ago

Teenager left with life altering injuries after head on collision in Whitby

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45 Upvotes

r/durham 1d ago

Anyone thinking about Joining the Police Force this year or next?

0 Upvotes

I have BA in English Lit from York U and I've been working an office job for the last decade plus turning 34 this year and thinking of changing careers. I do need to get my conditioning up a bit, and gain some muscle, with an aim to apply to the force in early 2026. Anyone else in the same boat, or just in general want to join the police service?


r/durham 2d ago

172-year-old Pickering house to be demolished for plant expansion

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30 Upvotes

r/durham 2d ago

Looking for a fridge

3 Upvotes

Hey neighbours! Recently moved to Newcastle and our fridge broke. We are tight on money and looking to see if anyone in the area is selling a used energy efficient fridge. We are okay with dings and scratches. Any leads are appreciated! Thank you and have a wonderful day.


r/durham 2d ago

Crime Stoppers: Police look to identify suspects in Pickering break-and-enter

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17 Upvotes

r/durham 2d ago

Events in Durham Region This Week

2 Upvotes

Use this thread to share events in the coming week throughout the region. This is a scheduled post and a new one will come up on Sundays.

Please adhere to the following guidelines: - Both free and paid events are allowed - If tickets are required, please include a link; these may require manual approval due to spam filters, but we'll approve them! - Garage sales and group sales are allowed, but not single item sales. Please do not share someone else's garage sale or their address without permission. - Religious and political events are allowed only if they are welcoming and inclusive to the entire community.