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Durham Regional Council approved the Region of Durham’s 2026 business plans and budget in Whitby on Jan. 29, including a 4.8% increase to the regional portion of property taxes. Durham Region said the change would raise regional property taxes by about $14 per month for an average homeowner.
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Durham Region Transit routes 902, 502 and 505 detoured in downtown Bowmanville overnight Wednesday, Jan. 28 into Thursday, Jan. 29, because of snow removal work on King Street. The detour affected how buses travelled through the downtown area and where riders could board during the overnight service window. Durham Region
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Durham Region Transit will detour bus routes 605 and 905C in Uxbridge from 12 a.m. Feb. 2 to 11:59 p.m. Feb. 3, 2026, because Brock Street will be closed for construction between Toronto Street and Main Street. According to Durham Region Transit, the closure means buses will
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Clarington will hold a virtual public information centre on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. to present findings from its Coastal Process Study and design concepts for work at the Graham Creek Jetties and Bond Head Beach, according to a notice posted on the municipality’s website.
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Durham Region Transit says Stop #2324 (Bayly westbound at Church) will be moved 200 metres east to a temporary location from 6 a.m. on Feb. 2 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 20, 2026. The change affects riders using Route 917 at that stop during the listed period, as
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Lane restrictions are in place on Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) in Clarington, from east of Townline Road to west of Enfield Road (Regional Road 34), as road reconstruction continues. The restrictions are scheduled to continue until summer 2026. The Region says the work may be disruptive for people who
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall notice for Policom Mand'or Almond Hazelnut & Pistachio Drink distributed in Ontario because of undeclared milk. The recall date is listed as Jan. 20, 2026; the notice was originally published Jan. 27. The issue matters for anyone with a
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) routes 902, 502 and 505 will detour through downtown Bowmanville overnight from 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, to 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, because of snow removal on King Street, according to a DRT notice. The detours affect late-night and early-morning
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More than 2,000 new students are starting January-entry programs at Durham College this winter, according to a college post published Jan. 13. The college said the January intake brings new students onto campus alongside thousands of returning students as the winter semester gets underway, with orientation and academic events
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The Durham Local Immigration Partnership (DLIP) is seeking five residents in Durham Region with first-hand newcomer experience to join its volunteer Newcomer Advisory Table, with applications due Feb. 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., according to Durham Region. The advisory table is intended to give DLIP input from residents
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Durham College is accepting nominations for its 2026 Alumni of Distinction Award, with submissions due by email before 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6. The annual award recognizes Durham College graduates and is one of the college’s highest honours. Recipients of the 2026 award will be recognized at
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Film Durham will hold a free Film and TV Industry Career Fair on Tuesday, March 10, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Durham College and Ontario Tech University Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre, 21 Avenue of Champions in Oshawa, with registration required. The event is