The death of 47-year-old man is Durham Region’s first homicide of 2025 Durham police were asked to do a well-being check on a person in the area of Fairport Road and Third Concession Road Officers found a man deceased in a vehicle A post-mortem examination has determined that the male’s death is the result of a homicide Police have not released the exact cause of death The victim has been identified as 47-year-old Joshua Ibbitson from Markham Anyone who was in the area or may have witnessed suspicious activity between the evening of April 29 If you have any information about this incident Graham of the Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext 5418 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) notify us by selecting that text and pressing Ctrl+Enter ON L1J 8P5 | 905-571-1019 | newsroom@kx96.fm DurhamNewsMan found dead inside vehicle in Pickering was murdered, say policeBy Joanna LavoieOpens in new windowPublished: May 02, 2025 at 7:10PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved VideoPolice confirm man found dead in Pickering was murderedPolice confirm a 47-year-old man found dead inside an SUV in Pickering was murdered. Pickering’s waterfront permit parking program returned for a fourth season on May 1 which includes paid parking at all city waterfront parking lots and restricted/paid parking on select waterfront-area streets The program helps manage high visitor volumes and traffic congestion at popular waterfront destinations by balancing access for residents and visitors Pickering residents can obtain a no-charge seasonal permit that will be valid for two years (Residents who obtained a permit in 2024 do not need to renew until 2026 and may park in waterfront parking lots and at waterfront area streets.) Senior (65 years and older) non-residents may also obtain a free seasonal parking permit Vehicles with accessible parking permits or veterans’ plates may park at no charge in waterfront lots and streets – no parking session activation required (the standard six-hour parking maximum still applies) For those without resident or senior permits Monday to Friday in all waterfront parking areas The first two hours of parking are free within the waterfront permit parking area except for Beachpoint Promenade Front Street and the municipally operated waterfront parking lots A parking session must still be activated using the HotSpot app or website (available on Google Play and the App Store) or at hotspotparking.com Paid parking can also be activated onsite by scanning the QR code on HotSpot Fast Tap signage and Beachpoint Promenade lots to support permit and payment access The program was first introduced in 2022 in an effort to mitigate parking issues at popular Pickering waterfront destinations as they continue to welcome visitors from throughout the region and beyond For permit inquiries, renewal status checks, or in-person assistance, contact Corporate Services on the second floor of City Hall during regular business hours, call (905) 420.4611, or email [email protected]. Subscribe to INsauga – Ontario Headline News’ daily email newsletter for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Toronto Eaton Centre OR Sherway Gardens. Get news delivered straight to your inbox. A man’s death in Pickering that was initially deemed suspicious has now been ruled a homicide, Durham Regional Police confirm. The deceased man was found in a vehicle in the Fairport Road and Third Concession Road area on Wednesday, April 30, after officers responded to a well-being call. After an autopsy the man’s death was ruled a homicide. The victim has since been identified as Joshua Ibbitson, 47, of Markham. He is the first homicide victim of 2025 in the region. “The Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation and is urging anyone with information to come forward,” a Durham police release states. “Anyone who was in the area or may have witnessed suspicious activity between the evening of April 29, 2025 and the morning of April 30, 2025 is urged to contact police.” A Canadian man arrested on vacation has been proven innocent. Melissa Nakhavoly with why he is still being held in the Dominican Republic. Warmer temperatures but showers are expected on-and-off for the next few days. Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your seven-day forecast. Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize a list of projects including the proposed Highway 401 tunnel. The family of Soleiman Faqiri, a mentally ill man who was killed in an Ontario prison, is calling out the provincial government over the lack of correctional reform Now New and Improved! Watch CityNews, listen to NewsRadio Toronto live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts, traffic, weather and video from CityNews Toronto anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices. The death of a 47-year-old man in Pickering earlier this week has now been ruled a homicide Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience Don't have an account? Create Account We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentDurham Regional Police say officers responded on Wednesday to a call for a wellness check in the area of Fairport and Third Concession Rds Police arrived and found a man dead inside of a vehicle The scene was secured and the Coroner’s Officer was notified and attended the scene A post-mortem examination determined that the man’s death The victim has been identified as Joshua Ibbitson The Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account The City of Pickering’s seasonal waterfront parking program is now in effect and runs until October 1 The program helps manage high visitor volumes and traffic congestion at popular waterfront destinations The program includes paid parking at all City-owned waterfront parking lots and restricted/paid parking on select streets in the waterfront area Pickering residents can get a free seasonal parking permit valid for two years from the date of issue you do not need to renew until 2026 and may continue to park at no charge in designated areas Durham Regional Police Service is investigating a commercial robbery that took place early Monday morning at a Shoppers Drug Mart in Pickering Officers from West Division responded to a robbery call at about 12:05 am on April 28 at the Shoppers Drug Mart located at 650 Kingston Road three male suspects entered the store just as an employee was closing for the night The suspects reportedly used a hammer to smash perfume display cases and made off with an undisclosed amount of merchandise They fled the scene in a vehicle driven by a fourth suspect before police arrived The suspects are all described as white males Durham police are asking anyone with information to contact the Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext Pickering hosts free ‘hip-hop in the park’ event on May 3 Oshawa approves 22-storey tower + 18 townhouses project 71-year old woman suffers life-altering injuries in crash Works on Kingston Road BRT project to start July: Region Prepare for water interruptions in Beaverton Copyright © 2019 Durham Post | Website by: JBD Solutions Police have identified the man found dead in a vehicle in Pickering last week and what was initially considered a suspicious death is now being investigated as a murder Durham Regional Police say officers were called to check on the well-being of an individual in the area of Fairport Road and Third Concession Road on the morning of April 30 They arrived to find the body of a 47-year-old man inside a vehicle The area was secured with the coroner attending the scene A post-mortem examination later confirmed the death was the result of murder The victim has been identified as Joshua Ibbitson of Markham Police say the incident marks Durham Region’s first murder of 2025 The homicide unit is leading the investigation and is asking anyone with information to come forward Investigators are particularly interested in any suspicious activity seen in the area between the night of April 29 and the morning of April 30 Anyone with information is asked to contact Det Anonymous tips can be submitted through Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca Tipsters may also be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward Subscribe to INsauga – Ontario Headline News’ daily email newsletter for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Toronto Eaton Centre OR Sherway Gardens Durham Regional Police Service forensics van The suspicious death of a man found inside a vehicle last week in Pickering has been ruled a homicide The body was found when officers responded to a check on well-being call in the area of Fairport Road and Third Concession Road on April 30 Suspicious Death Ruled a Homicide in PickeringThe DRPS Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a 47-year-old male in Pickering. This is Durham Region’s first homicide of 2025.See full story here: https://t.co/Dd44sJcr0m pic.twitter.com/A5YECnqfex An autopsy determined the man’s death was a homicide His death is Durham Region’s first homicide of 2025 Anyone in the area who may have witnessed suspicious activity between the evening of April 29 and the morning of April 30 is asked to call Det. Graham at 905-579-1520 Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account All three suspects in the store were young men between 18 and 25 years old An employee was closing the Shoppers Drug Mart at 560 Kingston Rd around midnight on April 28 when three men rushed into the store Three thieves rushed into a Pickering drugstore at closing time and stole some perfume after smashing display cases with a hammer An employee was closing the Shoppers Drug Mart at 560 Kingston Road around midnight on April 28 when three men rushed into the store police say the trio used a hammer to break into perfume display cases and then stole some fragrances The suspects then fled to a waiting vehicle driven by a fourth suspect before officers arrived Suspects Sought After Robbery in PickeringPolice are looking for four suspects after a commercial robbery in Pickering.See full story here: https://t.co/XNFOMJg20Q pic.twitter.com/0exs16sjnk All three suspects in the store were men between 18 and 25 years old a dark track suit with a hoodie and red running shoes The second and third suspects both wore a black mask and had black-and-grey jackets with a hoodie Anyone with information is asked to call 905-579-1520 Electronic test and verification firm Pickering Interfaces has expanded its 41-670 (PXI) and 43-670 (PXIe) LVDT RVDT and resolver simulator modules to include high-speed resolver simulation up to 130 kRPM rotation to provide precise testing of advanced servo systems in industries such as automotive The updated module enables the simulation of multiple resolver pole pairs While most electromechanical resolvers have a maximum rotational speed of 20 kRPM when simulating the corresponding x4 factor means this becomes 80 kRPM electrical cycles to simulate The 41-670 (PXI) and 43-670 (PXIe) range is well suited to simulating variable differential transformers (VDT) both linear (LVDT) and rotary (RVDT) types as well as resolvers delivering high-speed simulation up to 130 kRPM rotation They have two (41/43-670-303) or four (41/43-670-301) banks each capable of simulating the output of a single 5- or 6-wire VDT or resolver or dual 4-wire utilizing a shared excitation signal This allows the module to simulate up to 4 channels of 5- or 6-wire or eight PXI high-channel density enables the testing of multiple resolver channels in a compact footprint Built-in relays enable the 41/43-670 to provide short or open circuits for each channel’s inputs and outputs reducing the need for external switching for fault insertion requirements The programmable phase delay can also be used for simulating imperfect sensors and cabling artificially offsetting single or multiple outputs our updated family of resolver simulators use actual transformers on board,” said Stephen Jenkins Simulation Product Manager at Pickering Interfaces real-world analog signals with high-resolution angle simulation ensuring reliable performance even at the highest speeds.” Source: Pickering Interfaces The free webinar sessions from our Spring 2025 Virtual Conference are now available to view on-demand Register for a session below to watch the recording and download the presentation Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register LOAD MORE SESSIONS The City of Pickering is inviting residents of all ages to celebrate music family-friendly event happening on Saturday located behind the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex Hip-Hop in the Park will showcase various elements of hip-hop culture while offering a range of interactive games and community booths for attendees to enjoy The city says the event aims to blend the creative expression of hip-hop culture with activities that bring the community together in a welcoming and energetic setting $50mn Tributes Centre revamp not to cost taxpayers: Oshawa Clarington Alert: Newcastle street to shut down for 5 months Whitby defers development charges amid tariffs war $241mn price tag puts brakes on Seaton Recreation Complex Armed robber demands weed and cash from Oshawa store Staff will review ward boundaries adopted in 2021 Pickering council voted to review the boundaries earlier this year due to evolving population growth and distribution Pickering is reviewing its ward boundaries again four years after a consultant suggested new ones “I don’t think that residents know what’s about to happen and it’s a big deal,” said Claremont resident Matt Bentley “My issue is that Pickering isn’t represented properly,” he said especially of the smaller hamlets like the one in which he lives “We’ve been waiting for 45 years for these wards to change and they still haven’t changed.” Pickering is conducting the review to determine if the new ward boundaries adopted in 2021 by council and set to take effect for the 2026 municipal election remain appropriate in light of evolving population growth and distribution it’s important that our systems of representation evolve along with it,” said Mayor Kevin Ashe in a recent media release “This review ensures that we’re listening to our community and delivering a democratic process that reflects the needs of our residents But the boundaries didn’t change before the 2022 municipal election after a resident from the hamlet of Cherrywood appealed the changes to the Ontario Land Tribunal — and later withdrew them But the updated boundaries could not be implemented in time for the election unless they are further amended through the current review Bentley questions why pay for a new ward boundary review when there was already one completed The motion adopted by council states the review should not exceed $35,000 Dave Pickles called for the latest review to take place earlier this year and council directed staff to revisit the findings of the 2021 ward boundary review using updated population data and growth projections staff will recommend whether any changes are necessary Pickles said the boundaries would have cut up Cherrywood “I would like the Cherrywood issue resolved,” Pickles said “I think those communities should be kept as a whole within the same ward Pickles also has concerns with population distribution He said the nature of growth has changed since the last review and population didn’t grow as predicted with a lot of growth happening near the GO Station and coming to the city centre and not as much in Seaton as quickly as expected He said the boundaries will be lopsided with Ward 3 significantly smaller than the other two Consultants divided the wards with Ward 3 having a low population expecting it to catch up to the others due to developments in the area such as Seaton “Turns out it’s not going to catch up in the next 10 years,” Pickles said The public is invited to participate in upcoming public engagement sessions to learn more about the review and provide feedback Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex — Lobby Dr. Nelson F. Tomlinson Community Centre — Lions Meeting Room Residents can learn more at pickering.ca/wardboundaries OPP are investigating a fatal crash on the 401 in Scarborough It happened in the westbound collector lanes near Meadowvale Road just after 10 a.m Police say a white SUV hit the right-side guardrail and rolled into the ditch A 78-year-old passenger in the front seat and a two-year-old in the back were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries The collector lanes between Meadowvale and Morningside Avenue were closed for the investigation If you saw the rollover or have any information Liberal Party of Canada candidate Juanita Nathan and NDP candidate Jamie Nye attended a forum in Pickering on April 24 Just two of six candidates attended a public forum on April 24 Just two of six Pickering-Brooklin candidates attended an election forum on Thursday night Liberal candidate Juanita Nathan and NDP candidate Jamie Nye answered questions that had been sent in from organizations Election day is April 28 and there is no incumbent in this new riding Centrist Party of Canada candidate Zainab Rana Peoples Party of Canada candidate Lisa Robinson Conservative Party of Canada candidate Alicia Vianga and Green Party candidate Andrea Wood did not attend a director with the Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association (FBNA) said Wood sent her regrets earlier that day due to illness FBNA asked the candidates how they will help protect an important piece of the city: Frenchman’s Bay has been up for sale since the fall of 2023 and the City of Pickering is seeking help from the provincial and federal governments to purchase it Nye shared ideas about Pickering’s largest employer He said OPG “sits right on the corner” and is a stakeholder in this “I’d like to see them as part of the solution in Pickering achieving ownership to keep it as a park forever,” he said who spoke of the importance of purchasing Frenchman’s Bay It will cost around $30 million and the city has set aside $10 million to help purchase it Nathan said Pickering has received verbal commitment from the province for $10 million and she was asked if she could secure the other third assured that I will do my utmost best to advocate to get that money,” she said She said another option is to push it into Toronto and Region Conservation Authority lands for protection Click here to find out where to vote DurhamNews1 woman dead, man seriously injured after driver crashes into bus shelter in Pickering: policeBy Alex ArsenychOpens in new windowPublished: April 16, 2025 at 3:16PM EDT A 31-year-old woman has died and a 26-year-old man has been seriously injured after a vehicle drove into a bus shelter in Pickering Durham police were called to Kingston Road between Brock and Valley Farm roads for reports of a collision Police say a vehicle travelling west on Kingston collided with two other vehicles heading in the same direction then left the roadway and then drove into the bus shelter Two people at the bus shelter were struck by the vehicle the vehicle then entered the roadway again and hit a third westbound vehicle Both pedestrians were taken to hospital but the woman died of her injuries while on the way to the trauma centre ORNGE attended the scene but did not transport anyone The driver involved remained on the scene and is cooperating with police A Canadian man arrested on vacation has been proven innocent Melissa Nakhavoly with why he is still being held in the Dominican Republic Warmer temperatures but showers are expected on-and-off for the next few days Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your seven-day forecast Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize a list of projects including the proposed Highway 401 tunnel a mentally ill man who was killed in an Ontario prison is calling out the provincial government over the lack of correctional reform listen to NewsRadio Toronto live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Toronto anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices Police are looking to identify suspects after perfume was taken from a Shoppers Drug Mart in Pickering It happened shortly after midnight on Monday at the location on Kingston Road near Whites Road three suspects rushed in just as an employee was closing the store for the night They used a hammer to smash the display cases They went into a getaway car that was driven by a fourth suspect Anyone with information can call the Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext Durham1 woman dead, man seriously injured after driver crashes into bus shelter in Pickering: policeBy Alex ArsenychOpens in new windowPublished: April 16, 2025 at 3:16PM EDT One woman is dead and a man suffered serious injuries after they were struck by a vehicle while standing at a bus shelter in Pickering, Durham Regional Police say. Police said at around 2:30 p.m., the driver of a white Chevrolet Cruze was heading westbound on Kingston Road, near Brock Road, when it collided with two other westbound vehicles. “The Chevrolet Cruze then left the roadway, colliding with a bus shelter and two pedestrians, before entering the roadway again and striking a third westbound vehicle,” police said in a news release issued Thursday. A 31-year-old woman was taken to hospital via air ambulance but was pronounced dead a short time later. A 26-year-old man was taken to a Toronto-area trauma centre with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Police said all of the involved drivers remained at the scene and are cooperating with police. Roads were closed in the area for several hours for the police investigation. Four units at facility are scheduled for major refurbishment Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) Pickering-4 nuclear power plant was permanently shut down as planned at the end of 2024 bringing the number of commercial nuclear plants in operation in Canada to 18 The company said on social media that for decades the plant has played a vital role delivering safe Unit 4 was the last of the four units collectively known as Pickering A The four 515 MW Candu reactors were shut down in 1997 but units 1 and 4 were later refurbished to extend their life expectancy with unit 4 returning to service in 2003 and unit 1 in 2005 Pickering-1 was retired on 30 September 2024 the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) approved OPG’s request to continue operating Pickering units 5 7 and 8 – collectively known as Pickering B – to the end of 2026 OPG is planning to refurbish the four units marking a major turnaround for the facility The CNSC approval means the units can continue in operation until that refurbishment begins OPG said last year it was continuing to advance planning for the refurbishment which will be complete by the mid-2030s and could see the units operate for another 30 years or more OPG had intended to begin the refurbishment project in 2024 with engineering and design work and securing long-lead components OPG’s timeline envisages putting the entire station layup in 2026 so that refurbishment can begin Yokeswaran Mylvaganam of Pickering won $50,000 with the Daily Keno 8 Pick lottery in the March 23 evening draw Winning ticket purchased at Daisy Mart on Kingston Road A longtime lottery player from Pickering has won again — scoring the same prize amount he won only a few years ago Yokeswaran Mylvaganam won $50,000 with the Daily Keno 8 Pick in the March 23 evening draw He previously won $50,000 with Daily Keno in 2021 “I didn’t realize I’d won until I was at the store,” he said in an Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp I never thought I’d have this experience again.” Mylvaganam plans to use his winnings to pay bills “While I’ve kept the news of my win private until now I’m very excited and filled with gratitude,” he said Daily Keno allows players to pick their strategy The winning ticket was purchased at Daisy Mart on Kingston Road in Pickering Juanita Nathan is the new MP for Pickering-Brooklin The Markham city councillor is now representing Pickeriing-Brooklin on Parliament Hill The new riding of Pickering-Brooklin is red after voters chose Juanita Nathan as their MP Nathan will now represent Pickering-Brooklin residents on Parliament Hill “It feels surreal,” she said in an interview at the East End Grill in Pickering “It was such a short campaign and it was gone in the blink of an eye.” Nathan had received 52 per cent of the vote housing and worries about employment and tariffs most at the door Nathan said among her priorities is ensuring proper consultation takes place for the federal lands which had previously been dedicated for an airport The federal government announced in January that after five decades of the land being in limbo Most of the land will be put back in the park but the community and the City of Pickering has to decide what they want to do with the rest “They want to do ecotourism or some sort of a park that everybody could enjoy,” she said She said making sure Frenchman’s Bay is publicly owned is another priority The bay is up for sale and the city wants to purchase it with the help of the province and the federal government Jennifer O’Connell was the MP for a decade before announcing she wouldn’t seek re-election The Pickering-Brooklin riding consists of the City of Pickering and the part of the Town of Whitby north of Highway 407 The population is 122,430 and the area is 290 square kilometres Nathan’s opponents were Jamie David Nye for the New Democratic Party Zainab Rana for the Centrist Party of Canada Lisa Robinson for the People’s Party of Canada Andrea Wood for the Green Party of Canada and Alicia Vianga for the Conservative Party of Canada Pickering Electronics a UK-based supplier of high-performance reed relays has introduced a new 20 kV addition to its high-voltage Series 63 range for a variety of high-voltage testing and switching applications The new high-voltage reed relay is designed for demanding high-voltage applications featuring up to 20 kV stand-off and 12.5 kV switching at a maximum of 50 W Tungsten-plated contacts ensure a long and reliable operating life supporting up to 100 million operations when cold switching Key features include compact PCB mounting with push-on HV connections on the top face supplied with appropriate connectors and insulating boots Form A (energize-to-make) and Form B (energize-to-break) configurations are available with 24 V coils and it is typically possible to achieve a Form C (change-over) function by using a Form A and a Form B type together An internal mu-metal magnetic screen allows Form A versions to be mounted side by side without interference and an optional electrostatic screen and/or earth connection to the magnetic screen offers enhanced EMC protection Series 63 is available with fast lead times of 3-4 weeks for orders of up to 200 pieces “The 20 kV stand-off capability across the switch contacts is a game-changer for industries requiring robust reliable and compact high-voltage switching solutions With its enhanced performance and short lead times this relay is ideal for customers seeking both efficiency and innovation,” said Robert King Reed Relay Product Manager at Pickering Electronics Source: Pickering Electronics Contract worth €1.4 billion signed for early engineering and procurement The Ontario government has approved Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to proceed with the project definition phase the next step towards refurbishing four units at the Pickering nuclear power station to secure more power and create thousands of jobs across the province As part of the preparation for refurbishment the government said it has authorised OPG to sign a CAD2.1bn ($1.46bn for early engineering and procurement to prepare for the execution of the retube feeder and boiler replacement programme Pickering would produce more than 2,000 MW of electricity driven by electrification and the province’s surging economic growth the refurbishment is anticipated to be completed by the mid-2030s projects the full refurbishment project would create 11,000 jobs per year while contributing CAD19.4bn to Ontario’s GDP over 11 years the only plants remaining in operation at the facility The move marks a major turnaround for the station Units 2 and 3 were permanently shut down in 2007 and 2008 and Units 1 and 4 were taken offline in 2024 The “Lost Boys of Pickering” went missing on March 17 Police believe the six teenagers took an ill-fated ride onto Lake Ontario but a private investigator wasn't convinced and spent more than a decade trying to put the broken pieces together Police believe the six teenagers took an ill-fated ride onto Lake Ontario but a private investigator wasn’t convinced and spent more than a decade trying to put the broken pieces together six teenage boys vanished in Pickering after a night of partying there’s been no evidence that proves what happened to the teenage boys If anybody knows what happened to Jay Boyle This St. Patrick’s Day marks 30 years from a day that has become infamous in the Pickering community, March 17, 1995, the last day any of the boys were seen. people all over the world are still interested in this haunting case Aside from the sheer fact that six people seemed to vanish into thin air, there were other interesting — some claim troubling — aspects of this case that keep it a talking point It took 36 hours for Durham police to start searching Lake Ontario for the boys since police first received phone calls they were missing but an underwater search was never conducted Jamie and Robbie — were spotted on video surveillance entering the East Shore Marina on Frenchman’s Bay after they had left a party Durham police believed all six of the boys stole a 14-foot Boston Whaler replica and a water tricycle and died of hypothermia in the frigid waters of Lake Ontario after their boat capsized no clothing or no boats that have been officially tied to the group of friends Police believe a gas can that was found 11 days later in Wilson But late private investigator Bruce Ricketts had several doubts about this assertion — one of them questioning how it landed where it did A pair of pants that looked similar to the red Levis jeans Jay Boyle was wearing on the night he disappeared were also ruled out as belonging to him after a DNA test They were found in the trash mesh at the Sir Adam Beck Hydroelectric Generating Station But Ricketts also had doubts about this investigation and the continuity of evidence and wasn’t convinced that they weren’t Jay’s Ricketts had looked into the case pro bono for more than 13 years before his death in January 2024 He spent several days in 2018 sharing what he knew with the Pickering News Advertiser The family was never granted access to the video surveillance from that night Ricketts had gained access to video surveillance that showed other individuals had been at the marina that night as well There is no word on whether anybody reached out to him Ricketts had gone down several paths looking into the possibility of a drug smuggling connection but he was never able to prove it Ricketts never concluded his investigation there has been no activity on the Lost Boys of Pickering Facebook page True crime enthusiasts with YouTube channels continue to delve into the case The mystery is posted on blogs and social media A lot of people have opinions but nobody has come forward with answers Anyone with information on the case can call Durham police at 905-579-1520, or anonymously contact Durham Regional Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or going online to www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca Nikhil Anand speaks to a patient at Priority Health — Family Medicine and Urgent Care in Pickering The clinic is adding more doctors and accepting more patients Priority Health — Family Medicine and Urgent Care in Pickering is adding more doctors and accepting new patients There will soon be 13 doctors at Priority Health — Family Medicine and Urgent Care If you’re looking for a family doctor in Pickering Six more doctors are joining Priority Health — Family Medicine and Urgent Care “We’re trying to alleviate it as much as possible.” The busy clinic is on the first floor of Lakeridge Health’s Jerry Coughlan Health and Wellness Centre (JCHWC), at 1690 Dersan St. The clinic is also expanding and adding more examination rooms We’re seeing about 90 to 100 people in the urgent care and around 100 to 120 in the family practice in a day That’s probably going to double in the coming months.” Dhillon opened the clinic along with three others last February All three hailed from Lakeridge Health Port Perry There are now 10,000 patients using the family practice “We’re going to have another 10,000 patients rostered,” he said “We’re going to try to (add) additional services.” Dhillon said it’s wise to go there for urgent care with wait times much shorter than at the hospital He said the average wait time is about 30 minutes Also joining the clinic is a surgeon who will do a lumps and bumps clinic performing OHIP-covered procedures such as removing cysts concerning skin changes that might be cancer and ingrown toenails as well as an internal medicine specialist who deals with people with medical issues such as hypertension Anybody can use the urgent care — they do not need to belong to the family practice Click here to book an appointment The Vardon House in Pickering will be demolished to make way for a food manufacturing plant’s expansion Vardon House has significant cultural aspects and a commemoration plan will be in place to help salvage them The City of Pickering is allowing the demolition of a house dating back to the mid-1800s to make way for a commercial development expansion Council approved a demolition request at its February meeting The Vardon House — along with its associated barn — is estimated to date back to 1853 and is located at 575 Hwy. 7 It’s listed as a non-designated property on the City of Pickering Municipal Heritage Register The demolition application is the next step by Caplink Limited to expand its food manufacturing campus Council has already approved the zoning bylaw amendment for the development to proceed A staff report noted a heritage impact assessment found that the building does not meet requirements for a heritage designation under the Ontario Heritage Act The Pickering Heritage Advisory Committee doesn’t oppose the demolition “There are steps in place to recognize the heritage on the property while balancing that with the intention to develop the next phase of this project,” said Kyle Bentley director of city development and chief business officer The Vardon House is a 1.5-storey Ontario gothic cottage with neoclassical influences The heritage evaluation determined the property possesses cultural heritage value or interest as it is associated with the early settlement of Pickering WSP said the preferred option was to preserve and maintain the Vardon House barn and all landscape heritage attributes with no further development of the property it noted it’s not feasible as the property is designated prestige employment and in the seaton natural heritage system in the Pickering Official Plan The second option was to relocate the residence but it would have removed its context and diminished its CHVI The staff report noted Caplink said it’s committed to acknowledging the site’s historical significance Major project could see reactors operate for 30 more years The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has approved Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) request to continue operating Pickering units 5 to 8 to the end of 2026 ensuring the units can continue in operation until they are taken offline for refurbishment the CNSC approved OPG’s request for a licence amendment to operate Units 5 to 8 to 31 December 2026 up to a maximum of 305,000 equivalent full power hours OPG is planning to refurbish units 5 Pickering currently has six Candu 500 515-MW pressurised heavy water reactor units in commercial operation – Units 1 Units 2 and 3 were permanently shut down in 2007 and 2008 are set for a permanent retirement at the end of 2024 OPG said it is continuing to advance planning for the refurbishment OPG had intended to begin the refurbishment project this year with engineering and design work and securing long-lead components According to Ontario energy minister Todd Smith the project will begin with CAD2bn ($1.4bn €1.3bn) of funding for scoping engineering design work that is expected to begin “over the next year or so.” He suggested that the scoping and engineering work is expected to inform OPG’s future steps including a firm schedule and accurate cost estimates A low-cost microchip and rabies clinic is one of the events coming up From attending an event that’s all about pets to ensuring cats and dogs are protected against rabies there are several ways to love your pet in May Pickering Animal Services promotes and celebrates responsible pet ownership Here are three ways for pet owners to show they love their animal companions One of Pickering’s largest outdoor events, Petapalooza offers pet owners the chance to connect with other pet lovers and enthusiasts This event will feature more than 75 exhibitors an amateur pet talent show and a special appearance by Sparky the Fire Dog Arrive early to receive your complimentary swag bag “We are thrilled to introduce a new addition to Petapolooza: The Stuffy Pet Hospital,” said Lindsey Narraway “Bring your favourite stuffed toy for a thorough health exam and learn how to properly care for your pet” and this year the city hopes to raise even more Animal services will be accepting voluntary $5 donations All donations will support the development of a new animal shelter in Pickering 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (O’Brien Room) Dogs must be on a leash and cats in carriers Dogs that have characteristics like a pit bull (under the Dog Owners Liability Act) must wear a muzzle The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has confirmed that raccoon rabies is in Ontario Although the raccoon rabies strain has not been identified in Pickering residents can take the following steps to be safe: You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Live Ontario election results for the riding of Pickering—Uxbridge 56 of 56 polls are reporting as of 12:54 a.m Follow our full coverage of Ontario election 2025 of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario is projected to be re-elected in Pickering-Uxbridge Bethlenfalvy has 21,976 of 45,639 (48.15%) votes cast is in second place with 18,085 votes and Khalid Ahmed Bethlenfalvy has represented the riding since 2018 Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for Ontario election 2025. the Progressive Conservatives have 80 races called in their favour They have 2,158,452 votes and 42.97 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have 27 races called in their favour They have 931,796 votes and 18.55 per cent of the popular vote The Liberals have 14 races called in their favour They have 1,504,688 votes and 29.95 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have 2 races called in their favour They have 242,822 votes and 4.83 per cent of the popular vote Independents have one race called in their favour This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Ontario Power Generation has awarded a contract for works associated with the refurbishment of four units at its Pickering plant to a joint venture of AtkinsRéalis company Candu Energy Inc and Aecon Group Inc The contract for works associated with the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Retube Feeder and Boiler Replacement project covers professional engineering services and construction and execution planning for the refurbishment of Pickering units 5-8 The mandates are worth around CAD1.1 billion (USD767 million) to the joint venture for early works and CAD1 billion for the definition phase Aecon and AtkinsRéalis have successfully completed the refurbishment of three of the Darlington units ahead of schedule That project is now more than 85% complete The Pickering award "builds on the success of our joint venture on the Darlington Refurbishment Project and signifies OPG's continued confidence in our team to refurbish their reactor fleet on-time within budget and with an unwavering commitment to safety and quality" Aecon President and CEO Jean-Louis Servranckx said AtkinsRéalis is the original equipment manufacturer of the CANDU reactor technology: the pressurised heavy water reactor design was developed by federal Crown corporation Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd which sold its reactor division to SNC-Lavalin's Candu Energy subsidiary in 2011 (SNC-Lavalin Group Inc rebranded to AtkinsRéalis in 2023) With Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator forecasting a 75% increase in electricity demand by 2050 nuclear capacity features in the province's plans which include new capacity as well as life extensions of existing units In addition to the plans to refurbish Pickering units 5-8 major life extension programmes are under way at the Bruce and Darlington nuclear plants Four small modular reactor units are planned at Darlington new nuclear reactors totalling 4,800 MW are planned at Bruce Power's site and OPG recently announced it is exploring the suitability of three of its sites in southern Ontario to host new energy generation including new nuclear power The Pickering life-extension project will not only sustain current jobs but also create new employment opportunities for a highly skilled and well-paying engineering "Refurbishing Pickering secures decades more of the low carbon reliable baseload electricity Ontario needs to meet forecasted soaring demand," said Nicolle Butcher "Drawing on our shared experience on the on-time on-budget Darlington Refurbishment Project working with trusted partners like AtkinsRéalis and Aecon sets the stage for similar project excellence as we refurbish Units 5-8 at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station." The government of Ontario announced on 22 January that it had given OPG the go-ahead to move onto the Project Definition Phase for the refurbishment of the Pickering units and authorised the company to sign the contracts with the AtkinsRéalis-Aecon joint venture The Project Definition Phase will last until 2026 OPG is to complete a high-quality cost estimate and schedule for the project The provincial government is providing support for OPG’s CAD4.1 billion budget for this phase of work bringing the total investment to date in the project to CAD6.2 billion TorontoNews13-year-old boy, 21-year-old man charged in Pickering fail-to-remain crash involving stolen vehicleBy Bryann AguilarOpens in new windowPublished: March 14, 2025 at 2:38PM EDT She was shocked to see $11,000 for just one billing period in 2023 Inas Hamid said she has no idea how her water bill skyrocketed in the spring of 2023 Inas Hamid got a shock that no homeowner wants The Pickering resident couldn’t believe it when she opened a water bill to learn she owed $11,000 The Region of Durham bills homeowners every three months for their water consumption Hamid said her usual bill is around $200 per billing period She lives in an average-sized home on Whites Road South A graph she received indicated she used a significantly high amount of water between March 7 and May 28 “It’s only me and my son and we’re rarely at home,” she said in an interview She immediately disputed the charge and the region had a technician test the meter “They sent me a letter that the meter wasn’t faulty and reduced it to $7,000,” she said She borrowed money from a family member and paid it when she received a letter indicating there could be a lien put on her house if she didn’t The region said in a statement it is unable to comment on specific water accounts due to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act many factors may contribute to a high water bill Common causes include undetected plumbing issues such as continuously running toilets and seasonal activities like lawn watering estimated bills may result in a larger catch-up charge to correct any prior under billing Hamid doesn’t have a hot tub or a swimming pool Hamid said she hired a home inspector to determine if there was a leak or something else that had gone undetected and could account for the hefty charge but found nothing “We are a very small family and we are very aware of the consumption of water,” she said Hamid is urging the Region of Durham to reassess the matter and give her a refund