Thursday, September 18, 2014 – 2:45 p.m.

Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) reported that they have arrested an individual in connection to the stabbing incident that took place yesterday outside the Tim Hortons at the Oshawa campus.

On Wednesday, September 17 two males were involved in a dispute that led to an altercation resulting in a University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) student sustaining serious injuries. DRPS and the Office of Campus Safety responded to the incident leading to today’s arrest. The victim is recovering in hospital and is in stable condition. 

For more information please visit the DRPS website.

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Thursday, September 18, 2014 – 11:20 a.m.

We would like to update you on the incident that occurred at the Oshawa campus yesterday.

At approximately 4:30 p.m., Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) officers were called to Tim Horton’s at the Oshawa campus. Two males were involved in a dispute and during the altercation, a University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) student suffered serious injuries due to a stab wound. The suspect male left the area and the campus was searched by responding officers, but no arrests were made. Investigators do not believe this was a random act.

As the safety of everyone in our campus community is of the utmost importance to Durham College and UOIT both the college and university are very concerned about this incident and the injured student. This is now a DRPS investigation; please visit their website for more information.

At this time, students are reminded that they can access confidential counselling services through the Campus Health Centre at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre (Room G1030), by calling 905.721.3037 or via email to healthcare@durhamcollege.ca. After hours and 24/7 support are available by calling Aspiria Student Assistance: 1.877.234.5327

If you have any information that may be of assistance in this matter, please contact DRPS at 905.579.1520 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS).

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Wednesday, September 17, 2014 – 8 p.m.

Please be aware that an incident occurred between two students at the Oshawa campus at approximately 4 p.m. on September 17.

The Office of Campus Safety was made aware of the incident and is now working in partnership with the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS).

As the safety of everyone in our campus community is of the utmost importance to Durham College and UOIT both the college and university are very concerned about this incident. This is now a DRPS investigation and more information regarding the incident can be found on the DRPS website.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2014 – 5 p.m.

Please be aware that an incident occurred between two students at the Oshawa campus at approximately 4 p.m. on September 17.

The Office of Campus Safety was made aware of the incident and is now working in partnership with the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS).

As the safety of everyone in our campus community is of the utmost importance to Durham College and UOIT both the college and university are very concerned about this incident. This is now a DRPS investigation; we will provide more information as it becomes available.