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The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) held the 16th annual Junior Youth in Policing (YIP) Leadership Camp in Durham Region from August 5 to 7, according to an official announcement. The program was offered at no cost for youth aged 10 to 13, with 100 participants attending the three-day
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According to the Clarington municipal events calendar, an information session called "Discover Durham College: Your Pathway to Post-Secondary Education" is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Courtice Library from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The session is open to adults and youth and
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The Region of Durham has awarded a construction contract for upgrades and capacity rerating of the Newcastle Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) at 1000 Toronto Street in the Village of Newcastle. According to the Region, construction is underway, with completion targeted for the second quarter of 2027. According to a
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A temporary mural wall has been installed by the Municipality of Clarington at the site of the March 6, 2025, fire in downtown Bowmanville. The mural displays archival photographs depicting people and places that shaped the area over the past 100 years and features a #BowmanvilleStrong graphic. According to the
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A science workshop on optical illusions is scheduled for August 12, 2025, at the Courtice Library, 2950 Courtice Road. The event will run from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. and is open to children in grades 3 through 6. Registration is required, and the fee is $7 plus
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Durham Region will hold an Environment Day collection event in Clarington on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon at Clarington Operations Depot 42, 178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road in Bowmanville, south of Highway 2. The event will take place rain or shine. The event provides an
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Main Street (RR17) in Orono will be closed between Park Street and Centreview Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025, for the Orono Antique Festival, according to the Municipality of Clarington. The municipality stated that detours will be available via alternate local roads
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A racial slur was discovered in July on playground equipment at Harry Gay Neighbourhood Park in Courtice, according to a statement from the Municipality of Clarington. The municipality reported that its crews addressed the graffiti, and both Mayor Adrian Foster and Angela Anderson, Chair of the Anti-Black Racism Advisory
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According to the Municipality of Clarington's events calendar, OPG's Tuesdays on the Trail event featuring Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue will be held on August 12, 2025, at the Darlington Waterfront Trail, 381 Crago Rd, Clarington, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The event is
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Lane restrictions will be in place on Durham Regional Highway 2 in Courtice from August 18 to December 16, according to Durham Region. The affected area spans both eastbound and westbound lanes between 100 metres west of Prestonvale Road and 100 metres west of Trulls Road. According to Durham Region,
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A recall of Andalos brand pastry products was announced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on August 7, 2025, due to possible Salmonella contamination. According to the CFIA, these products have been distributed in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and through online sales. The CFIA warns that food contaminated with
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John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for the Regional Municipality of Durham, issued a statement on August 7 expressing condolences on the passing of Ontario’s 26th Lieutenant Governor, Hilary Weston. Henry said his thoughts are with her family during this time. Henry’s statement highlighted several of