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The Virtual Home Energy Assessment Tool (vHEAT) was launched today in Durham Region as part of the Durham Greener Homes Program. This tool utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to generate a digital energy score, allowing homeowners to compare their energy consumption with similar homes. Additionally, vHEAT provides a customized 'retrofit
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The Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre in Bowmanville is hosting family playtime and exploration activities. The events are scheduled every Thursday from July 4 to August 29, between 4 PM and 8 PM. Visitors can bring their picnic to the Museum grounds and participate in interactive games and activities suitable
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Simcoe Street South (Regional Road 2) in the City of Oshawa. The restrictions will be in effect from July 29 to August 16. The affected area is Simcoe Street South, from Olive Avenue (Regional Road 59) to Avenue Street. These
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced road rehabilitation work on Brock Road (Regional Road 1) in the City of Pickering and the Township of Uxbridge. The project will cover the area from north of Ninth Concession Road (Regional Road 5) to 200 metres north of Uxbridge Pickering Townline. The
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study for improving Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) from Baseline Road to Nash Road through the Bowmanville urban area in Clarington. The study concluded that widening Bowmanville Avenue from two to four lanes with a multi-use
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The Ontario government has commenced construction at Pape Station, marking the start of a new interchange station connecting the Ontario Line with the TTC’s Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth). The Ontario Line aims to improve transit throughout the Greater Toronto Area by reducing road and transit network congestion. Construction at
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced upcoming lane restrictions on Brock Road in the City of Pickering and Township of Uxbridge. The restrictions will be in effect from July 17 to October 23. The affected area is Brock Road (Regional Road 1) from north of Ninth Concession Road (Regional
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The Ontario government has announced that licensed grocery stores will be able to order and sell ready-to-drink beverages and large beer pack sizes starting July 18, 2024. This change moves the original start date up from August 1, 2024. Currently, 450 grocery stores in Ontario are licensed to
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Emancipation Day, celebrated on August 1, marks the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, which ended slavery in the British Empire. This day serves as a reminder of the struggles and achievements of those who fought for freedom and equality. In Durham Region, the Emancipation Day Celebration Committee
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The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming road closure on Regional Road 1 in the Township of Uxbridge. The closure will take place on Regional Road 1, from north of Sandford Road to 400 metres north of Ashworth Road, in Uxbridge. The closure is scheduled from
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The Ontario government has announced that licensed grocery stores will be able to order and sell ready-to-drink beverages and large beer pack sizes starting July 18, 2024, instead of the previously planned date of August 1. This change affects the 450 grocery stores currently licensed to sell beer,
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The Emancipation Day Celebration in Durham Region is scheduled for August 1, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Esplanade Park in Pickering. The theme for this year is 'Courage from our Heritage, Empowerment for Tomorrow!'. Planned activities include live performances, food trucks, vendors, art