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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced changes to the operating hours of waste management facilities during the holiday season. The affected facilities include the Oshawa Waste Management Facility, Scugog Waste Management Facility, Brock Waste Management Facility, and the Clarington Household Special Waste Depot. Revised Operating Hours: * Monday, December 23:
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Lakeridge Health, a healthcare provider in Durham Region, has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certifications. These certifications are recognized standards for information security management and privacy information management systems. According to Aaron Lam, Manager of Information Security at Lakeridge Health, these certifications reflect the organization&
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Good morning, Clarington residents! Here’s what to expect in the coming days: * Thursday, December 12, 2024: * Expect a mix of sun and cloud with a 40% chance of flurries. Winds will be from the west at 40 km/h, gusting to 70 km/h. The high will be -4°
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The Autism Home Base in Bowmanville is hosting a sensory-friendly holiday event titled "Silent Night" on December 14, 2024. The event will run from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm at 132 Church St, 2nd Floor, Bowmanville, ON L1C 1T5. This event is designed for families
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The Durham Regional Police Service is actively searching for a 15-year-old male named Michael, who has been missing since October 14, 2024. Michael was last seen in the vicinity of Goodfellow Street and McQuay Boulevard in Whitby. Authorities have expressed concerns for his well-being. Michael is described
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The Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) is an energy-from-waste facility located in Courtice, Ontario. It processes approximately 140,000 tonnes of residential waste annually. The facility generates enough electricity to power over 10,000 homes and contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by offsetting the use of other
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Santa Claus will be visiting Historic Downtown Bowmanville on select Saturdays in December. The event will take place at the corner of Temperance Street and King Street. Visitors can have their photos taken with Santa and get close to live reindeer. Each child attending will receive a holiday gift, courtesy
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Dr. Mary Bluechardt has been appointed Deputy Provost at Ontario Tech University, with her term beginning on January 1, 2025, according to an announcement from the university. She has served as Interim Deputy Provost since October 1, 2023, and previously held the position of Dean of the Faculty of Health
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Statistics Canada has released the farm product prices for October 2024. The data covers monthly provincial prices for grains, oilseeds, specialty crops, cattle, hogs, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. * Canola Prices: In October, canola prices varied across provinces. Saskatchewan saw a 0.5% decline, while Alberta and Manitoba experienced a
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The Municipality of Clarington has formally requested the Province of Ontario to recognize homelessness as a health priority. This call was made during the General Government Committee meeting held on December 2, 2024. The resolution, supported by Mayor Adrian Foster and Councillors, emphasizes the need for a dedicated provincial minister
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The Ontario government has announced an expansion of its competitive energy procurement initiative, increasing the target from 5,000 megawatts (MW) to 7,500 MW. This expansion is part of the Second Long-Term Procurement (LT2) plan, which aims to address the province's growing electricity demand. The Independent
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has approved the implementation of a Veterans' Crosswalk at the intersection of King and Temperance Streets in Bowmanville. This decision was made during the meeting held on December 2, 2024. The crosswalk is intended to serve as a permanent memorial to honor those