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Main Street Closure in Orono Scheduled for August 9 During Antique Festival

Justin Barber

10 Aug 2025

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 during this period.

The temporary road closure may affect travel for residents and visitors in Orono on the day of the event. This information is important for anyone planning to access the downtown area by car.

According to the municipality, the Orono Antique Festival will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Orono. Additional event details are available at visitorono.com, as noted by municipal sources.

Durham College Information Session Scheduled at Courtice Library for August 13

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 requires

Region of Durham Advances Newcastle Water Pollution Control Plant Upgrades, Completion Expected in 2027

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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Courtice Library to Host Optical Illusions Science Workshop for Children on August 12

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Durham College Information Session Scheduled at Courtice Library for August 13

Region of Durham Advances Newcastle Water Pollution Control Plant Upgrades, Completion Expected in 2027

Temporary Mural Wall Installed at Site of March Bowmanville Fire

Courtice Library to Host Optical Illusions Science Workshop for Children on August 12