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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has announced that Public Information Centres (PICs) will take place throughout March, giving residents a chance to learn about the 2024 service plans and provide feedback. DRT stated that these sessions are intended to share details about transit initiatives for the year and invite input on
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According to event organizers, the annual Maple Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the downtown main street in Bowmanville. The organizers state that the festival will include maple-themed offerings and participation by local vendors. Temporary street closures in downtown Bowmanville
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Good morning, Clarington! Today, expect a mix of sun and clouds with a high reaching 14°C this afternoon and a low tonight dipping down to 5°C. Winds will be gentle, coming from the southwest at around 15 km/h. There is just a slight chance of a passing
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The Ontario government has introduced new legislation that would expand police authority and increase penalties for certain offenders. According to a news release issued on June 6, 2024, the proposed bill addresses individuals identified as repeat and violent offenders. If enacted, the legislation would allow police to conduct warrantless searches
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Event organizers have announced that several roads in Historic Downtown Bowmanville will be closed on Saturday, May 4, 2024, for Maplefest. The roads affected are King Street from Scugog Street to George Street, Division Street from Church Street to King Street, Temperance Street from Church Street to King Street, and
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Durham Region has announced upcoming construction on Kingston Road (Regional Road 2) in the Town of Ajax. The work will take place between Harwood Avenue and Ritchie Avenue/Galea Drive. According to Durham Region, this construction project is scheduled to begin along the specified section of Kingston Road. The notice
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The Gowns for Grads program in east Ottawa provided formal attire to more than 500 high school students during the 2024 graduation season, according to program organizers. This figure represents the largest number of students served in a single year since the initiative began. Gowns for Grads collects and distributes
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Durham Regional Police Service reported an armed robbery at a cannabis store in Oshawa on Sunday. According to police, a suspect entered the store with a weapon and left before officers arrived. Police stated that no injuries were reported. The investigation remains ongoing, and police have not announced any arrests
Cloudy skies this morning in Clarington will give way to scattered showers after noon, with temperatures reaching a high of 13°C and a low of 5°C tonight. Winds are expected to pick up a bit into the afternoon, gusting up to 30 km/h at times. Rain looks
The Township of Brock has announced that the Beaverton Water Distribution System will be cleaned from May 26 to May 29, 2024. According to the public notice, this process will take place in Beaverton over the course of four days. The Township states that during the cleaning, residents may experience
Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) reports that four suspects are being sought after an armed home invasion occurred in Ajax. According to DRPS, officers were called to a residence near Westney Road South and Bayly Street West on Sunday, June 23, shortly before 2:45 a.m. Police state that
Durham Regional Police Service is seeking witnesses after a vehicle fire in Pickering on Thursday, June 6. According to police, officers responded to a vehicle on fire on Kerrison Drive, near Brock Road, at approximately 11:15 p.m. Police stated that the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames when
Durham Region has announced a planned water service interruption for the Cherrywood area in Pickering. The interruption is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, 2024, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. According to the advisory issued by Durham Region, residents in the Cherrywood area can expect water service to
A cloudy start to the week in Clarington, with periods of rain through the morning and afternoon. Temperatures will be steady, hovering near 10°C, with a light breeze making it feel a touch cooler. Expect showers to ease off by late evening, leaving behind damp roads—drive safe during
Clouds persist through today with daytime highs near 10°C and a light northwest breeze. Expect some sun peeking through, but pack a jacket—temperatures dip to around 4°C overnight. Light winds continue and the chill sticks around early in the week, with Monday highs again near 10°C.
The Ontario government has announced new legislation called the Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act. According to the province, the Act is designed to increase protections against foreign interference in Ontario’s critical minerals and energy sectors. The Ontario government stated that the proposed legislation
Clouds linger to start the day across Clarington, with showers likely through the morning and into the early afternoon. Temperatures hover around 8°C before climbing to a high of 13°C by midday. Winds remain light, and by late afternoon, skies are expected to clear, delivering a drier, more
More than 150 high school students from Durham Region, including Clarington, attended the Pathways to Care event at Ajax Pickering Hospital on June 11. The event was organized by Lakeridge Health and offered students the opportunity to participate in interactive sessions introducing various health care professions. According to a Lakeridge
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Fairway Market brand croissants. According to the CFIA, these croissants may contain egg that is not declared on the product label. The agency advises that people who have an allergy to egg should not consume the recalled product, as