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Durham Regional Council has approved the name for a new 200-bed long-term care home in Seaton, Pickering. The facility will be called Seaton Village. The home will be located between Brock Road and Whites Road in Pickering and is projected to open in fall 2026. It will include common spaces
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Jane Street and Ida Street in Sunderland, part of the Township of Brock. The restrictions are scheduled to begin the week of September 30 and continue until mid-December 2024, although the timeline may be affected by unfavorable weather conditions. The
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On September 25, 2024, the Durham Regional Council approved the 2025 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget Guideline. The guideline sets an overall property tax increase cap of 4.9% for 2025. This includes a 9.25% budget increase for the Durham Regional Police Services Board, 2.50% for
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On September 25, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers from East Division responded to multiple reports of gunshots in the area of Streathern Way and Markham Trail in Bowmanville. Upon arrival, officers discovered several bullet holes in the fronts of multiple residences. No injuries were reported. The Durham
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The Durham Region has announced funding for water infrastructure improvements. The Province of Ontario will contribute $34.9 million, while the Region will allocate $13 million for the Oshawa Water Supply Plant rehabilitation project. This project aims to support the development of 182,000 new homes across Pickering, Ajax, Whitby,
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A male sustained serious injuries following a stabbing incident in Ajax. On September 24, 2024, at approximately 6:05 p.m., officers from West Division responded to a call near Taunton Road West and Westney Road North. The victim was approached by three males in a parking lot, leading to
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On September 15, 2024, at approximately 10:10 p.m., an armed robbery occurred at the Esso Gas Station located at 1451 Regional Highway 2 in Clarington. A male suspect entered the gas station and demanded cash from an employee while threatening with a knife. The suspect fled the scene
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced the installation of a new all-way stop at the intersection of Simcoe Street South (Regional Road 2) and Harbour Road in Oshawa. The installation is tentatively scheduled for September 25, though weather conditions may affect this timeline. The new traffic control measure will
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) in Pickering. The restrictions are in place for road resurfacing and are expected to continue until October 28, subject to weather conditions. The affected area extends from east of York Road 30 (Markham Pickering Townline
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A new website has been launched to support job seekers and employers in Durham Region. The website, durham.ca/EmploymentServices, offers resources and labour market information. It is accessible at any time and is specific to Durham Region communities. The website was developed by the Durham Region Employment Services Consortium,
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The Durham Region Health Department has released a report titled 'Assessing the Impact of Extreme Heat,' which is part of the 'Climate Change and Health in Durham Region' series. The report examines the current and future health impacts of extreme heat in the region. According to
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The Ontario government has announced an investment of $134 million to purchase five new police helicopters for use in the Greater Toronto Area, including one for the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). This funding is aimed at addressing car theft and organized crime in the region. The DRPS Air Support