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Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk participated in NASA's SEATEST 7 underwater mission. The simulation took place on a lunar habitat mockup off Santa Catalina Island in California, at a depth of about nine meters. The mission aimed to test scenarios for future logistics operations on the Moon,
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The Durham Region has announced funding for water infrastructure improvements. The Province of Ontario will contribute $34.9 million, while the Region will allocate $13 million for the Oshawa Water Supply Plant rehabilitation project. This project aims to support the development of 182,000 new homes across Pickering, Ajax, Whitby,
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Statistics Canada has released the September 2024 issue of Economic and Social Reports. This edition includes five articles: * Workforce utilization of Canadian men with a nursing education * Most prevalent jobs of doctoral degree graduates by detailed field of study * Performance of women-owned businesses that patent * Exposure to artificial intelligence in
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A male sustained serious injuries following a stabbing incident in Ajax. On September 24, 2024, at approximately 6:05 p.m., officers from West Division responded to a call near Taunton Road West and Westney Road North. The victim was approached by three males in a parking lot, leading to
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The Municipality of Clarington has approved the design plans for the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre, which will include a variety of facilities. The first phase of the project will feature a gymnasium, multi-purpose rooms, a quiet room, and a FIFA-sized multi-sport dome with an indoor walking track. Additionally, there will
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Good morning, readers of Clarington! Today, Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, you can expect a cloudy day with a 40% chance of showers or drizzle. There's also a risk of a thunderstorm. The temperature will be steady near 20°C, with a humidex of 27. The UV index is
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Ontario Tech University will hold its Fall Convocation ceremonies on Thursday, October 17 at the Regent Theatre in downtown Oshawa, according to a university announcement. The university states it will present more than 330 degrees to graduates from the Spring and Summer semesters, with recipients from all faculties, including the
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On September 15, 2024, at approximately 10:10 p.m., an armed robbery occurred at the Esso Gas Station located at 1451 Regional Highway 2 in Clarington. A male suspect entered the gas station and demanded cash from an employee while threatening with a knife. The suspect fled the scene
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Lakeridge Health has announced two community visioning sessions to discuss the redevelopment of Bowmanville Hospital. The sessions will be held on October 22, 2024, in-person at Bowmanville Hospital, and on October 30, 2024, virtually via Zoom. These sessions aim to present the latest redevelopment plans and gather community feedback. The
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The Ontario government has announced the expansion of its integrated employment services to three additional regions: Toronto, Northeast Ontario, and Northwest Ontario. This expansion is part of the Employment Services Transformation (EST) initiative aimed at connecting jobseekers, including those on social assistance and people with disabilities, to employment opportunities. David
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced the installation of a new all-way stop at the intersection of Simcoe Street South (Regional Road 2) and Harbour Road in Oshawa. The installation is tentatively scheduled for September 25, though weather conditions may affect this timeline. The new traffic control measure will
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) in Pickering. The restrictions are in place for road resurfacing and are expected to continue until October 28, subject to weather conditions. The affected area extends from east of York Road 30 (Markham Pickering Townline