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The Youth in Policing (YIP) Initiative organized by the Durham Region Police Service hosted a Basketball Tournament for the Special Olympics on February 8, 2025. The event was held on a Saturday and featured young athletes from various parts of the Durham Region. It was open to participants with different
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced the closure of all school-based childcare centres and EarlyON programming today due to adverse weather conditions. Residents should verify with non-school-based childcare centres directly to confirm whether they are open. This closure affects numerous childcare facilities across the region and is due to
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Bonnie Crombie has presented a new strategy to tackle overcrowding issues in Ontario hospitals. This announcement was made during an event held in a downtown Toronto gymnasium, where Crombie was surrounded by 100 waiting room chairs as a symbolic representation of the current challenges faced by patients. According to the
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The Ontario government has announced a licence-free fishing opportunity for the Family Day weekend. From February 15 to 17, residents of Ontario can fish without requiring a fishing licence or Outdoors Card across the province. While licences are waived during this period, regulations regarding catch limits, size limits, and the
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Arson Investigation Underway in Whitby; Police Seek Public Assistance In the early morning of February 11, 2025, an arson incident was reported on the front porch of a residence in the area of Rivers Edge Place and Fairmount Drive in Whitby. The Durham Regional Police Service responded to the incident
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The Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee (SWNAMAC) delivered its annual report to the General Government Committee on February 3, 2025. The report was presented by Kate Potter, Chair, and Thomas Hossie, Vice-Chair, focusing on activities and future plans related to the Nature Area. During the presentation, the committee
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On the evening of February 7, 2025, a robbery occurred at a Shoppers Drug Mart located at 1971 Salem Road North in Ajax. The incident, reported at approximately 9:15 p.m., involved three suspects who forcibly entered the store, vandalized display cases to steal perfume, and assaulted an employee
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RBC Training Ground will hold a free athlete identification event at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa on Sunday, February 23, 2025. According to organizers, the event is open to individuals aged 14 to 25, including high school and post-secondary students as well as recreational athletes. Testing will take place in
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Clarington is preparing for disruptions to municipal services due to significant snowfall expected to start this evening. The municipal government has indicated that service adjustments will be made in anticipation of the weather conditions. While specific details on the affected services have not been fully outlined, residents are encouraged to
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced that all school-based childcare centres in Durham Region are closed today due to inclement weather conditions. Additionally, EarlyON programs in the region are also suspended for the day. Families using child care centers not located within schools are advised to contact their individual
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The Ritson School Project in Whitby is set for redevelopment, featuring 660 new housing units as part of a phased plan. According to project details released by town authorities, at least 30 percent of these units will be designated for affordable housing. The planned development will involve releasing around 500
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of Christie brand Original Mini Ritz Crackers due to the presence of undeclared milk in the product. This recall is being issued because the ingredient is not declared on the packaging, which could lead to allergic reactions in individuals with