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Curbside Giveaway Day will take place across Durham Region on Saturday, September 13, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., according to the Region of Durham. Residents can take part by placing unwanted items that are still in good condition at the curb with a “Free” sign displayed. The
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Durham College, based in Whitby, Ontario, will expand its skilled trades and construction training programs following a $75 million investment announced by the Government of Ontario in August. The announcement was made at Durham College’s Ontario Power Generation Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology. The funding is intended to
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A range of baklava and ice cream products sold at Shamyat Cuisine, 4141 Dixie Road in Mississauga, are being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), which issued a food recall warning on September 4, 2025. The items were sold between June 1
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Chocofolie brand “Chocolat Dubaï - chocolat au lait kunafa & pistache” chocolates are being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The recall, announced on September 4, 2025, applies to 145-gram packages marked with code 225076. The product does not carry a UPC.
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The Region of Durham has completed a Class Environmental Assessment study for the intersection of Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) and Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) in Clarington, including the bridge immediately west of the intersection. The study followed the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process for Schedule 'C'
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Dubai brand Pistachio & Knafeh Milk Chocolate (145 g, UPC: 6 11834 51237 1, all codes up to and including 225.090) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recall was announced on September 4, 2025. According to the CFIA, the product was
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The Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC) will hold its 57th meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m., according to the Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department. The committee meeting is open for public viewing by live stream at durham.ca/live. The meeting
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On September 2, 2025, Durham College began the 2025-26 academic year at its campuses in Oshawa and Whitby. According to information released by the college, approximately 11,200 students are enrolled, with more than half attending Durham College for the first time. These students are pursuing credentials including graduate certificates,
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The Region of Durham has announced that its Children’s Services Division has been renamed the Child Care and Early Years Division. The division manages child care and early years programs across Durham Region and is responsible for implementing the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system. According to
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Ontario Tech University in Oshawa states that its faculty and students are involved in research on electric mobility, hydrogen-powered vehicle technologies, sustainable manufacturing, and autonomous vehicle systems. The university highlights these programs as part of its ongoing efforts to address changes in Canada's automotive sector. Ontario Tech cites
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Police are investigating after anti-Muslim graffiti was found on a bench along the waterfront trail near Lakeview Boulevard and Poplar Avenue in Ajax on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, according to the Durham Regional Police Service. Officers from West Division responded to a report about the graffiti at that location. The
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A woman is in life-threatening condition and a man is in custody after a reported domestic assault at a residence in Clarington, according to Durham Regional Police. Officers were called to the scene at around 5:30 a.m. on Monday, September 1, 2025, where they located a female victim