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The federal government has named several large infrastructure projects across Canada that will be reviewed by the Major Projects Office (MPO), according to an official backgrounder released on September 11, 2025. Projects under initial consideration include developments in natural gas, nuclear energy, mining, and shipping, with a notable proposal for
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Several varieties of Nutrifresh brand pistachios and certain clerk-served pistachios sold in Quebec have been recalled in Ontario and Quebec due to possible Salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued the recall on September 11, 2025, as part of an ongoing investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak involving
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has announced that, starting September 11, 2025, detours are in place at some Ontario college campuses due to external labour activity. DRT states these detours are effective in impacted areas during periods of picketing. This change affects transit riders traveling to or from affected college campuses
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) closed the bus loop at North Campus Terminal starting Thursday, September 11, 2025, because of a labour disruption. The closure applies to routes 302, 407, 901, 920, 921, and N2, and will remain in effect until further notice, according to DRT. The closure requires passengers on
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Members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee met in Whitby on September 3 to review and approve new fare policies and service changes for Durham Region Transit (DRT). The updates affect fare eligibility for Canadian Armed Forces members during the National Poppy Campaign and include route changes for several
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Family Services Durham is offering the Here and Now Counselling program, which provides one-session mental health and relationship counselling. According to the Region of Durham, these sessions are delivered by registered psychotherapists and social workers at various locations across Durham Region, with options for remote counselling by video or phone.
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Durham Tourism has announced the release of "Open Skies," a guide that lists 129 activities and destinations across Durham Region. The publication became available on September 11, 2025, and is accessible online at DurhamTourism.ca/discover or at select in-person locations. According to Durham Tourism, the guide is
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Oshawa, Sept. 10, 2025 — Durham College states that it provides several types of financial supports for students, including financial aid advising, scholarships, bursaries, on-campus employment, and financial literacy workshops. Durham College publishes information about these services for students attending its Oshawa and Whitby campuses, with access through the college’s
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Ontario Power Generation’s plan to build a small modular reactor (SMR) at the Darlington New Nuclear site, next to the existing Darlington nuclear plant, is described by Dr. Kirk Atkinson, Associate Professor at Ontario Tech University, as Canada’s first grid-scale SMR. Dr. Atkinson states the BWRX-300 reactor is
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The Region of Durham announced that, together with the Durham Local Immigration Partnership and local newcomer service providers, it will recognize Welcoming Week from September 12 to 21. A schedule of events and activities is planned throughout the area during this annual campaign, according to the Region. The Region reports
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Two males from Toronto have been charged following a carjacking and home invasion in Bowmanville on September 10, 2025, according to the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). Police said officers responded at about 9:15 p.m. to a report of a home invasion in the area of Maple Grove
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Lakeridge Health has announced the opening of a new Clinical Teaching Unit (CTU) at Oshawa Hospital. According to Lakeridge Health, the CTU will be jointly taught by family physicians and internists, and is intended to expand medical education opportunities in Durham Region, including for medical students enrolled through Queen’s