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Police say 62-year-old woman, 51-year-old man found dead in Whitby, Ont., home

Durham regional police say a 62-year-old woman and a 51-year-old man were found dead in a residence in Whitby, Ont., this morning. Police say they responded to a sudden death call shortly before 11 a.m.
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A Durham Regional Police officer's logo emblem is shown at a Bowmanville, Ont. shopping centre parking lot on Tuesday Feb. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Doug Ives

Durham regional police say a 62-year-old woman and a 51-year-old man were found dead in a residence in Whitby, Ont., this morning.

Police say they responded to a sudden death call shortly before 11 a.m. and found the two individuals dead at the scene.

Two other people were transported to a local hospital.

They say fire services conducted tests for environmental hazards and the area was deemed safe.

Police did not provide any information on the cause of death, but said a post-mortem exam was conducted on both individuals.

They say the investigation is ongoing and investigators believe there is no threat to public safety.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 13, 2025.

The Canadian Press