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From Oct. 31 to Nov. 11, Durham Region Transit (DRT) will waive fares for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, reservists and veterans across Durham Region. Riders can qualify by showing recognized military identification, travelling in uniform, or wearing service medals. The 12-day waiver overlaps commemorative events in early November. Acceptable
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The Region of Durham said on Oct. 22 that Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer John Henry is on a brief medical leave. During his absence, Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter will chair Regional Council and Committee of the Whole meetings. The statement did not provide medical details or a return
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The Region of Durham has launched Together Against Hate Durham, a three-phase initiative that includes an online resource toolkit and a full-day conference on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at the Ajax Community Centre. Registration closes Friday, Oct. 31. The program offers residents and organizations materials on recognizing and reporting hate
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The Region of Durham will close Wilson Road North (Regional Road 35) between Cavendish Court and Hillcroft Street in Oshawa, day and night from Nov. 3 to 7, to install water and sanitary services. The closure will disrupt through-traffic on this corridor for five days. The Region announced the work
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Durham Region will close Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) between Townline Road and Enfield Road in Clarington from October 25 to November 29 to remove and replace a concrete culvert, as part of the Taunton Road rehabilitation and reconstruction project. The closure will detour traffic between Townline Road and Enfield
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Durham Region is advising residents to use extra caution on local roads as daylight hours shorten, saying the highest number of pedestrian- and cyclist-involved collisions occur from October to December. The region-wide advisory, which applies to Clarington, was issued Oct. 14 and outlines safety steps for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
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The Durham Region International Film Festival runs October 23 to 25 at the Centennial Building in Whitby, the St. Francis Centre in Ajax and the Biltmore Theatre in Oshawa. Tickets are $15 for opening night and $20 for October 24 and 25, plus applicable fees. The three-day program features film
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Durham Region has submitted an application to the federal Minister of Transport for work at the Whitby Water Supply Plant intake on Lake Ontario and is accepting written public comments within 30 days of the posting date, as required under the Canadian Navigable Waters Act. The review falls under Transport
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Durham Region announced on Sept. 26 that it is inviting vendors that provide services, products or solutions for people with disabilities to take part in the Durham Region Disability Employment Conference on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ajax Convention Centre, 550 Beck
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All incoming and outgoing mail connected to the Regional Municipality of Durham is affected by a Canada Post labour disruption, including municipal notices and Ontario Works (OW) cheques and bills. Residents are directed to the Region’s Service Impacts webpage for details. The Regional Municipality of Durham posted the advisory
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The Regional Municipality of Durham will close Riverside Drive in Ajax between Rossland Road West and Delaney Drive from Sept. 29 to Oct. 10 to service five lots along the road, according to a regional advisory. Access to Riverside Golf Club will remain available from the south. The Region said
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The Region of Durham will collect used household batteries at the curb Oct. 6 to 10 for households that receive curbside collection in Clarington and across Durham Region, the Region said. Residents should place batteries in a clear, sealable plastic bag on top of their closed Green Bin on their