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On the evening of October 29, 2024, gunshots were reported in the area of Normandy Street and Nevis Avenue, Oshawa. Durham Region Police responded to the scene at approximately 4:45 p.m. A suspect fired multiple shots at a residence while a victim was sitting outside. The suspect then
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The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) will host an information booth at The Shops at Pickering City Centre during Crime Prevention Week, from November 3 to 9, 2024. This initiative is part of Ontario's Crime Prevention Week, focusing on educating the public about crime prevention strategies. The booth
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The Municipality of Clarington has announced that a labour disruption at Canada Post will affect all incoming and outgoing mail services. This disruption is due to a strike notice issued by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, which could lead to a shutdown of Canada Post operations starting November 15,
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Durham Region will soon have its first PET-CT scanner available at Lakeridge Health's Oshawa Hospital. This development will allow residents to access diagnostic imaging services locally, eliminating the need to travel to Toronto or Ottawa. The PET-CT scanner, which combines Positron Emission Tomography with Computerized Tomography, provides detailed
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Clarington will observe Remembrance Day with several events across the municipality. The main event will take place at Veterans' Square in Bowmanville, which has recently undergone renovations. The square now features additional flag poles, raised gardens, and accessible seating. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178 will lead the ceremony,
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The Shaw House, a heritage building located in Bowmanville, has reopened following renovations. It will now serve as the administrative headquarters for Clarington Emergency and Fire Services. The building, originally constructed around 1890, underwent renovations starting in December 2022 to improve accessibility, including the installation of an elevator and an
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The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Arif Virani, announced new judicial appointments in Ontario. Lisa A. Wannamaker, previously an Assistant Crown Attorney in Peterborough, has been appointed as a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice in Lindsay. She replaces Justice D.S. Gunsolus, who became a
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The Clarington Public Library, Museums, and Archives has announced that Counting Week 2024 will take place from Monday, November 18 to Sunday, November 24. This event is part of the information submitted to the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Gaming, as well as the Ministry of Sport. During Counting
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Durham Region Transit has announced a detour for Route 605 due to road closures for a Remembrance Day service. The detour will take place on Monday, November 11, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Northbound Detour: * The northbound trips departing from Welwood Drive at 10:36 AM,
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Labour negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) are ongoing. A legal work disruption may occur on or after November 3, 2024. During this period, Canada Post will not pick up, process, or deliver any mail. Updates will be provided on the Region's
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Durham Region Transit has announced that on Sunday, November 3, services on routes N1 and N2 will conclude one hour earlier due to the end of daylight saving time. Passengers are advised to plan their trips accordingly. For assistance, customers can use the trip planner available on the Durham Region
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Durham Region Transit has announced temporary detours for Routes 902 and 502 in Bowmanville due to the Remembrance Day Parade. The detours will be in effect on Monday, November 11, 2024, from 09:30 to 12:30. * Route 902 Detours: * Eastbound service will operate via Bowmanville Avenue, Longworth Avenue, Scugog