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Jared MERCIECA has been apprehended following an investigation into two incidents of sexual assault. The Durham Region Police Service confirmed the arrest but did not provide further details on the circumstances surrounding it or on the pending charges. The police had previously sought public assistance in locating MERCIECA, who was
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The Region of Durham has completed the acquisition of the former Grandview Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre, located at 600 Townline Road South in Oshawa. This site has been purchased for future use in delivering regional services, including community-based child care and Early Years programs. The decision was made official by
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The Durham Accessibility Conference, organized by the Abilities Centre and the Region of Durham, will be held on May 28, 2025. The main focus of the event is on "Fostering an Accessible and Inclusive Durham Region: Employment and Beyond." Event activities will be available both in-person, from 10
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Two individuals have been arrested in Oshawa in connection with firearm and drug possession. The arrests were made following a police investigation on March 28, 2025. Officers from the Central East Division responded to a domestic disturbance incident located near Simcoe Street North and King Street East in Oshawa. Upon
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The Durham Region Police Service has issued an arrest warrant for Jared Mercieca, a 36-year-old male, in connection with two separate instances of sexual assault. In January 2025, while visiting friends in Clarington, Mercieca allegedly engaged in inappropriate conduct with a nine-year-old child.
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The Ontario government has announced an increase in the province's minimum wage, set to rise from $17.20 to $17.60 per hour. This change will take effect on October 1, 2025. The adjustment is based on a 2.4% increase as indicated by the Ontario Consumer Price
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The Region of Durham will hold its annual Business Showcase event virtually from April 29 to May 1. Businesses are invited to present their products and services to municipal staff. Participants, including local municipalities and community partners, will have the chance to engage in discussions centered around municipal needs in
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The Durham Waste Management Facility in Scugog has been reopened, according to a statement from the Regional Municipality of Durham. Meanwhile, the Waste Management Facility in Brock is still closed due to a prolonged power outage. To accommodate residents, temporary bins have been provided at several locations within the Township
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Durham Region Police Service is seeking assistance to identify a suspect involved in an assault at a restaurant in Ajax. The incident took place near Harwood Avenue South and Kingston Road West and involved a suspect using an unknown substance to attack a victim. The victim sustained minor injuries and
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Statistics Canada has reported the national median wage for T1 tax filers at $47,650 for the year 2023. This figure marks a 1.1% increase from the year 2022. Importantly, these statistics have been adjusted to account for a 3.9% annual inflation rate, a factor that has affected
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The Durham Region Health Department has launched the 2025 West Nile virus (WNV) surveillance and control program, starting May 12. This initiative will include activities such as adult mosquito trapping to test for WNV, monitoring larval mosquito populations, and applying larvicide in various locations throughout the region. A significant update
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The waste management facilities in Brock and Scugog are currently closed due to a power outage, as announced by the Regional Municipality of Durham. This closure will remain in effect until power services are restored. To accommodate residents during this time, temporary bins for household waste have been placed at