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The Regional Municipality of Durham has commenced a project to clean and structurally line watermains in Oshawa and Whitby. This project, part of the ongoing infrastructure maintenance program, aims to renew aging infrastructure, improve water quality, and reduce the risk of watermain breaks. Most of the work will be performed
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) will reintroduce the 917Z bus route this summer, connecting residents to the Toronto Zoo and Rouge National Urban Park. The service will begin on June 29, 2024, and will operate on weekends and holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., with buses running
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced road reconstruction projects on Columbus Road East and Grandview Street. The construction will start in August 2024 and is expected to be completed by fall 2025, with a winter shutdown between December 2024 and May 2025. The Columbus Road East project will cover
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Ava Stewart, a local gymnast from Clarington, made her Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games in 2021 at the age of 16. In 2022, she contributed to Team Canada's success by winning a bronze medal at the Pan American Championships held in Santiago, Chile. Stewart is set to
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In 2024, both the Toronto Zoo and Durham Region will celebrate their 50th anniversaries. The Toronto Zoo, established in 1974, has become a significant attraction for families and wildlife enthusiasts. Similarly, Durham Region, which was formed in 1974, has developed into a vibrant community with various attractions and services. To
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The Regional Municipality of Durham will begin reconstructing and widening Winchester Road (Regional Road 3) from Durham Street/Chelmsford Drive to east of Watford Street/Anderson Street in Whitby starting August 6, 2024. The contractor, Four Seasons Site Developments Ltd., mobilized in July 2024, with the project expected to be
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced the closure of public access to the Regional building at 101 Consumers Drive in Whitby due to renovation work. This closure will begin at 10 a.m. on July 26, 2024, and will remain in effect until further notice. During this period, several
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The Durham Region Health Department conducts a beach monitoring program to ensure the safety of swimming areas throughout the summer. This program involves regular bacteriological water tests to assess water quality at local beaches. Water samples are collected and tested by the Public Health Ontario Laboratory located in Peterborough. The
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The Regional Municipality of Durham is holding a virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) regarding the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study for the sanitary sewage servicing needs of the Beaverton Employment Area in the Township of Brock. The presentation will be accessible online from July 25 to September 23 at
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Durham Region Transit has announced the temporary closure of Stop #671 and Stop #664 located at Simcoe Street and Royal Street. The closure is due to ongoing construction activities in the area. Key Details: * Stops Affected: Stop #671 and Stop #664 * Location: Simcoe Street and Royal Street * Reason for Closure:
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Temperance Street will be closed between Church Street and north of King Street in downtown Bowmanville on Saturday, July 27, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This closure is part of the renovations taking place at Veteran’s Square. Local businesses will remain open during the closure. On-
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A man was arrested for handgun possession after taking a friend's vehicle without consent. The incident occurred when Dwayne Godfrey White was found in possession of a loaded handgun. Key details include: * The vehicle was reported stolen by the friend. * Police located White and discovered the firearm during