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Eight Ontario Tech students and three staff members participated in the 2025 Enactus Canada Regional Exposition, held in Mississauga in March, according to the university. Ontario Tech University states that a recent donation from Jennifer and Christian Lassonde is supporting the Skills Series project run by the Enactus Ontario Tech
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Durham College (DC) has signed an agreement with RPA Canada to create a new pathway for graduates of its Business – Accounting program. This pathway allows students to pursue the Registered Professional Accountant (RPA) designation and get ready to take the RPA Mandatory Professional Exam. The initiative is designed to develop
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Durham Region Transit has announced that Stop #1783, located on Kingston Road Eastbound at Walnut Lane, will be temporarily closed. This closure is planned to take place from Friday, April 14, 2025, through to Friday, August 29, 2025, due to ongoing construction work in the area. The closure impacts multiple
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The Clarington Public Library has announced a series of storytime sessions celebrating spring holidays, including Eid al-Fitr, Passover, and Easter. These events will be held at various library branches and are open to all ages without the need for prior registration. * Eid al-Fitr Storytime is scheduled at Newcastle Library on
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has once again been awarded a Triple A credit rating by Moody's Investors Service, marking a consistent achievement for 32 consecutive years. This places Durham among an exclusive group of only eight Canadian municipalities with this rating. Moody's credit assessment highlights
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A donation from Jennifer and Christian Lassonde to Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, Ontario, was announced on March 28, 2025, to support student participants in the Skills Series project, according to information released by Ontario Tech University. The Skills Series, organized by the Enactus Ontario Tech chapter and based at
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Durham Regional Police Service is currently searching for two individuals following an incident in Oshawa. On March 21, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., an officer attempting an arrest was struck by a vehicle. The officer was part of Project Attire and was aiming to arrest a 31-year-old woman,
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Statistics Canada reports that payroll employment rose by 26,800 jobs, an increase of 0.1%, in January 2025. This rise follows a trend seen in December 2024. The service sector played a major role in this increase. Average weekly earnings saw a year-over-year rise of 5.5%, amounting to
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Residents are invited to a Free Family Skate event hosted by Ontario Power Generation's Darlington New Nuclear Project. This event is set to occur at Newcastle Memorial Arena on Sunday, March 30. Community members can enjoy complimentary skating while also having the opportunity to meet with the OPG
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Durham Region Police Service announced that 11 individuals were arrested in connection with Project Carbon, which targets organized auto theft in the region. The police operation resulted in multiple charges related to these activities, with investigations continuing to identify further individuals involved. Project Carbon was implemented in response to a
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The DRPS hosted a 'Freezin for a Reason' Polar Plunge on March 22, 2025, in Oshawa, Ontario. Approximately 150 participants joined the event to support Special Olympics Ontario, helping to raise over $40,000. This figure exceeds the previous year's fundraising efforts by more than $10,
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Pedestrian crossovers have been introduced in certain areas to aid in the safe crossing of streets. Such crossovers are easy to identify through unique signs, special pavement markings, and occasionally lights. There are specific rules associated with these crossovers, as drivers need to stop completely and ensure the pathway is