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The Region of Durham announced on June 11 in Whitby that it is maintaining support services for older adults at risk of abuse, ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15. According to the Region, elder abuse can include financial abuse, neglect, verbal and emotional abuse, physical and
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A father and son from Clarington have been arrested in connection with two separate hate-motivated incidents following police investigations and search warrants executed at a residence in Orono, according to the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). The arrests resulted from two unrelated occurrences earlier this year, each described as hate-motivated
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Police responded to a break-and-enter at a residence near Dexshire Drive and 5th Concession Road in Ajax on Monday, January 27, 2025, around 10:50 a.m. According to the Durham Regional Police Service, suspects entered the home through the rear patio door. The incident is under investigation by the
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Hundreds of residents attended East Division’s Community Safety Day on June 11 in Clarington, according to the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). The event featured displays and tours of vehicles from local emergency services, as reported by DRPS. The event brought together several organizations that serve the Clarington area.
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Alstom will provide $106,000 over three years to Ontario Tech University to support engineering students interested in railway industry careers, according to an announcement from the university on June 11, 2025. The funding coincides with the introduction of what Ontario Tech describes as Canada’s only English-language undergraduate Railway
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Alstom will provide $106,000 over three years to Ontario Tech University to support engineering students interested in railway careers, according to an announcement from the university on June 11. Ontario Tech University stated this funding is being introduced alongside the launch of what it describes as Canada’s only
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced a recall of Rea brand Genoa Salami and Bona brand Genova Salami from stores in Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario on June 10, 2025, due to possible Salmonella contamination. This recall affects residents who may have bought these products both pre-packaged and clerk-served from
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Expect a mix of sun and cloud today in Clarington with temperatures reaching up to 21°C by the afternoon and dropping to about 12°C tonight. Winds will stay light, and there’s little chance of rain, so it’s a pleasant day to spend time outdoors. Looking ahead,
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A new online resource, AboutBreastfeeding.ca, became available on June 10, 2025, for families and health-care providers. The project is a collaboration between Ontario Tech University, the Durham Region Health Department, and Lakeridge Health. The launch is notable as it provides a centralized platform for breastfeeding information, drawing from research
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The federal Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, Eleanor Olszewski, approved Ontario's request for federal assistance on June 7 in response to wildfires threatening Sandy Lake First Nation, according to a June 8 statement from Public Safety Canada. This development affects residents in Sandy Lake First Nation,
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) advises that Route 905 in Port Perry is operating on a detour beginning Tuesday, June 10, 2025, due to a road closure on Union Avenue. The detour will remain in place until further notice. According to DRT, the detour affects where Route 905 riders may board
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A digital breastfeeding support website, AboutBreastfeeding.ca, is now accessible to parents and health-care providers in Canada. Ontario Tech University reported that it launched the resource in June 2025, in partnership with the Durham Region Health Department and Lakeridge Health. Ontario Tech University stated that the website offers evidence-informed content