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Five males were arrested for stealing copper wire from a business in Bowmanville. On August 15, 2024, at around 2:40 a.m., East Division police responded to a theft in progress at a business near Lake Road and East Shore Drive. The suspects were seen loading copper wire into
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Bethesda House will hold a Community Appreciation Event on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Rotary Park, located at 192 Queen St, Bowmanville. The event aims to raise awareness about Bethesda House's cause and express gratitude for community support. The event
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has installed new left-turn signals at two intersections on Thickson Road in Whitby. The intersections are at Thickson Road and Taunton Road, and Thickson Road and Dundas Street. The modifications include a fully protected left-turn signal for northbound to westbound and southbound to
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The Orono Farmers Market will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The market is located at the north end of the Orono Fairgrounds, at the end of Centreview Street. The market will feature local produce, baked goods, handmade items, and other
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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
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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