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Work on the Highway 401 expansion is scheduled to begin in September 2024. This project will include improvements to the Ganaraska Millennium Trail. The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) will realign the trail by constructing a new boardwalk further north from its current location in the wetland and away from
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For Friday, August 16, 2024: Cloudy skies with a 70% chance of showers today and tonight. High of 27°C, low of 17°C. Make sure to bring an umbrella if you’re heading out. Here's what you can expect for the weekend: * Saturday: High of 23°C
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A man was arrested in Pickering after attempting to open a bank account with a forged passport. On August 13, 2024, at approximately 10:50 a.m., police responded to a fraud in progress at the Scotiabank on 2460 Brock Road. The suspect used a Sri Lankan passport, which was
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The Ontario government has announced further reductions in child care fees for families. Starting January 2025, fees for children under six in the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) programs will be capped at $22 per day. This change is expected to save families nearly $300 million in 2025.
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The annual Sidewalk Sale in Historic Downtown Bowmanville will take place on Friday, August 16, 2024, starting at 10:00 AM, and will continue until Saturday, August 17, 2024, ending at 5:00 PM. Local businesses will offer special deals and extended hours during the event.
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The Durham Region Health Department has confirmed that mosquitoes in Clarington have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This season, 11 mosquito batches in Durham Region have tested positive, including three in Clarington. The positive mosquitoes were collected from trap sites in Ajax, Clarington, and Pickering. The Health Department
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Investigators are seeking public assistance to identify those responsible for damaging a pickleball court with racist graffiti in Clarington. On August 11, 2024, officers from East Division responded to a call at the Diane Hamre Recreational Complex at 1780 Rudell Road. They found racist language written on the pickleball court.
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The Financial Crimes Unit has arrested a third suspect in connection with the fraudulent sale of booklets purportedly supporting the Clarington Flames Hockey Association. On August 14, 2024, the owner of JSMarketing was arrested. The Clarington Flames Girls Hockey Association is not affiliated with the suspects and has not received
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The Durham Region Health Department has released the weekly beach report for the week of August 12, 2024. The report indicates that two public beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming due to elevated levels of E. coli exceeding the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of
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Police have issued an arrest warrant for a man who fled a traffic stop in Whitby. On August 9, 2024, at approximately 2:20 a.m., officers from the Central West Division stopped a suspicious vehicle near Brock Street and Dundas Street. During the stop, officers saw a firearm under
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Good morning, Clarington! Today is Thursday, August 15, 2024. Here's what to expect for today's weather and an overview of the upcoming days: Today: * Daytime: Sunny with a high of 27°C. Humidex will make it feel like 32°C. * UV Index: 7 (high) – Make sure
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Five youth are facing charges after two firearms and prohibited magazines were seized following a collision in Whitby. On Monday, August 12, 2024, members of Central West Division initiated a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle near Winchester Road West and Thornton Road North. The vehicle did not stop for