Wesal TV (Oshawa): Two Oshawa teenagers are facing a combined 20 charges after allegedly using counterfeit money to buy cell phones from online sellers, Durham Regional Police say.   According to police, the incidents took place between January and April 2026. Investigators allege that a 15-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl used fake online accounts More

Wesal TV(Pickering): Durham Regional Police say two men have been arrested and charged in two separate theft investigations in Pickering and Ajax.   In the first case, police said a former employee of a financial company in Pickering was arrested for allegedly breaking into the company’s office and stealing electronic equipment valued at more than More

Wesal TV(Whitby): Durham Regional Council in Ontario, amid growing concerns about Islamophobia and online hate targeting Muslims, passed an urgent motion asking Durham Regional Police to review publicly available posts and provide quarterly updates on efforts to address hate-motivated crimes.   The motion was introduced after councillors raised concerns about a wave of disturbing social More

Wesal TV(Oshawa): Karen Patterson has changed the way she eats. The Whitby resident now limits her breakfast to three items instead of the fruits, cereal and other foods she once enjoyed after grocery prices climbed. “You’re spending more at the checkout and receiving less items to take home to actually eat,” Patterson told Wesal TV. More

Wesal TV(Whitby): For Yar.M Naeme, running for Whitby council is not just about winning a seat, but also about showing that immigrants can—and should—take part in local democracy and help shape the communities they now call home.   “I am not running only for Afghans,” said Naeme, an Afghan-born Canadian, “I am running for everyone More

Wesal TV(Oshawa): For Oshawa mother Emily Clairoux, concerns about social media began long before Ottawa proposed restricting access for children under 16. Clairoux, who has two children, says harmful online content is her biggest concern.   “Kids YouTube has weak filters that allow inappropriate videos through,” she said. Clairoux also pointed to online influencers and More

Wesal TV(Whitby): A new Durham Region survey has found overwhelming support for keeping the Regional Chair elected, adding to growing opposition to a provincial law that gives the Ford government the power to appoint the position. Of the 1,311 residents who participated in the survey, more than 92 per cent said they support electing the More

Wesal TV(Scarborough):An academic and literary gathering was held in Toronto, Canada, by the Afghan Social Services Centre(ANSS) to honor and recognize the cultural personality of Safia Sediqi, a writer, poet, politician, cultural advocate and social activist.   During the ceremony, speakers highlighted Sediqi’s social, literary and cultural contributions. In recognition of her exceptional and sincere More

Wesal TV(Ajax): A community tree planting event was held at Rotary Park in Ajax, Canada. The program was organized by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), with participation from community members and volunteers.   Participants planted trees as a practical step toward environmental protection and the expansion of green spaces. The event was held More

Wesal TV(Scarborough): On the occasion of March 8, International Women’s Day, the Afghan Social Services Centre Foundation(ANSS) in Toronto, Canada organized a roundtable discussion titled “Educating for Change: Empowering Communities to Stand Against Violence Toward Afghan Women.”   During the meeting, speakers discussed women’s rights, the improvement of their social conditions, and the importance of More