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Emancipation Day, observed on August 1, commemorates the abolition of slavery in Canada in 1834. This date marks a significant turning point in Canadian history, as it symbolizes the end of a dark chapter for people of African descent and the beginning of a journey toward systemic change and healing.
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Good morning, Clarington! Here is your weather report for the day and the week ahead: Today: * High: 29°C * Conditions: A mix of sun and cloud with a 40% chance of showers in the afternoon and risk of a thunderstorm. Morning fog patches dissipating. * Humidex: 37 * UV Index: 8 (Very
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Construction for intersection accessibility improvements and new pedestrian crossovers in Clarington will begin the week of August 6 and is expected to be completed by September 2024, weather permitting. Key Details: * Start Date: Week of August 6, 2023 * Completion Date: September 2024 Contacts for More Information: * Royal Crown Construction: * Project
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A male and female are wanted for numerous break-and-enters at businesses in Durham Region. On Saturday, June 8, 2024, at approximately 5:15 a.m., members of West Division responded to a break-and-enter at a restaurant in the area of Kingston Road and Dixie Road, in Pickering. A male and
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Durham Region Transit will launch the Youth 10 (Y10) monthly pass on September 1, 2024. This new transit option is designed specifically for youth travelers, providing a discounted fare to support their mobility within the region. Key Features of the Y10 Monthly Pass: * Eligibility: The pass is available to youth
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The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has reported the seizure of two firearms during separate traffic stops this week. One of the firearms was discovered during a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) check conducted by the Summer R.I.D.E. program. Details of the incidents include:
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On August 1, 2024, Durham Regional Police reported that a 53-year-old male patient had gone missing from Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences in Whitby. The individual was last seen on July 31, 2024, in the afternoon. He is described as a White male, approximately 5'4"
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The provincial government has announced its support for the multi-phase redevelopment of Lakeridge Health’s hospital campuses located in Bowmanville, Oshawa, Ajax, and Pickering. This redevelopment includes the construction of a new hospital facility in Whitby. John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham,
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The Ontario government has announced plans to build a new hospital in Whitby as part of a broader initiative to expand healthcare infrastructure across Durham Region. This redevelopment aims to address the growing healthcare needs of the region's residents. Key details of the announcement include: * The new hospital
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Police are searching for a missing patient from the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences in Whitby. The individual, a 53-year-old male named Anthony, was last seen on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 31, 2024, leaving the facility located at 700 Gordon Street. Anthony is believed to be on
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The Regional Municipality of Durham is conducting resurfacing work on Brock Street North in Whitby. The project will cover the area from 350 metres south of Manning Road to 170 metres north of Rossland Road (Regional Road 28). The work includes curb and gutter replacements, adjustments to catch basin and
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced upcoming lane restrictions and closures on Columbus Road East (Regional Road 3) in Oshawa, set to begin on August 6, 2024, and continue through September 2025. The affected area includes Columbus Road East from 150 metres west of Grandview Street to 75 metres