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Ontario Tech University in Oshawa and Trafalgar Castle School, an independent girls' school in Whitby, have formalized a partnership intended to support Trafalgar Castle School students in pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). The partnership agreement was signed on November 19, 2024, by Melissa Knight-
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Durham Regional Highway 2 in Courtice, Clarington. These restrictions will be in place from November 20 to December 11, with the possibility of schedule changes due to adverse weather conditions. The affected area is the eastbound lane from 180 metres
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The Competition Bureau of Canada has obtained a court order to further its investigation into the marketing practices of Leon’s Furniture Limited and its subsidiary, The Brick Warehouse LP. This order, issued by the Federal Court, mandates the companies to provide records and written information pertinent to the investigation.
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The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has announced that Canadians can participate in naming the country's first lunar rover. The voting period is open from November 20 to December 20, 2024. This initiative allows Canadians of all ages to select their preferred name from a list provided on the
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Durham Region has been recognized as a fully certified intelligent community by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF). This certification is awarded to communities that demonstrate high-quality connectivity, effective workforce development, a business innovation ecosystem, and meaningful community engagement. The designation will remain in place until October 2027. The recognition
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The Beaver River Bridge, located east of Beaverton, is now open to traffic. This development follows the installation of a temporary bridge by the Regional Municipality of Durham, with support from the Township of Brock and funding from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. The temporary bridge will remain in place
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Canada increased by 2.0% on a year-over-year basis in October 2024. This marks a rise from the 1.6% increase observed in September. The change is attributed to a smaller decrease in gasoline prices in October (-4.0%) compared to September
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Clarington Weather Report Today, Clarington will experience periods of drizzle, ending early this morning, followed by mainly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of further drizzle. Winds will pick up from the southeast at 20 km/h, and temperatures will rise to a high of 9°C. The UV index
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The Orono Santa Claus Parade will result in several road closures in Orono, Ontario, on Saturday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. The affected roads include: * Mill Lane to Mill Street * Mill Street to Main Street * Main Street to Station Street * Station Street to Princess Street * Princess Street
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On November 15, 2024, at approximately 7:25 a.m., officers from the Central West Division responded to a report of an armed individual in the area of Dundas Street West and Palace Street, Whitby. The suspect was reportedly making threats from an apartment window toward another individual in a
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The Ontario government has introduced the Safer Streets, Stronger Communities Act, which aims to enhance public safety through several measures. The proposed legislation includes provisions to support safety near supervised consumption sites, address auto theft, and improve monitoring of sex offenders. Key elements of the proposed act include: * Prohibiting supervised
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The refurbishment of Unit 1 at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station has been completed five months ahead of schedule. This project is part of Ontario's efforts to meet increasing energy demands. The refurbishment provides 875 megawatts of power, sufficient to supply approximately 875,000 homes for over 30