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Durham Region has been recognized as a fully certified intelligent community by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF). This certification is awarded to communities that demonstrate high-quality connectivity, effective workforce development, a business innovation ecosystem, and meaningful community engagement. The designation will remain in place until October 2027. The recognition positions
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The Beaver River Bridge, located east of Beaverton, is now open to traffic. This development follows the installation of a temporary bridge by the Regional Municipality of Durham, with support from the Township of Brock and funding from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. The temporary bridge will remain in place
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Canada increased by 2.0% on a year-over-year basis in October 2024. This marks a rise from the 1.6% increase observed in September. The change is attributed to a smaller decrease in gasoline prices in October (-4.0%) compared to September (-10.7%
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The Orono Santa Claus Parade will result in several road closures in Orono, Ontario, on Saturday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. The affected roads include: * Mill Lane to Mill Street * Mill Street to Main Street * Main Street to Station Street * Station Street to Princess Street * Princess Street
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On November 15, 2024, at approximately 7:25 a.m., officers from the Central West Division responded to a report of an armed individual in the area of Dundas Street West and Palace Street, Whitby. The suspect was reportedly making threats from an apartment window toward another individual in a
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The Ontario government has introduced the Safer Streets, Stronger Communities Act, which aims to enhance public safety through several measures. The proposed legislation includes provisions to support safety near supervised consumption sites, address auto theft, and improve monitoring of sex offenders. Key elements of the proposed act include: * Prohibiting supervised
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The refurbishment of Unit 1 at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station has been completed five months ahead of schedule. This project is part of Ontario's efforts to meet increasing energy demands. The refurbishment provides 875 megawatts of power, sufficient to supply approximately 875,000 homes for over 30
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Durham Region has announced the Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week, scheduled from November 18 to 22. This event aims to support and promote entrepreneurship within the region. The week-long series of events will include over 60 activities designed to assist individuals interested in starting or growing a business. These
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Ontario Tech University in Oshawa has named the recipients of its 2024 Research Excellence Chair (REC) positions and Research Excellence Awards (REA), with appointments effective July 1, 2024. According to the university, honourees were recognized at an on-campus event on October 29. The university states these annual appointments and awards
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On November 17, 2024, a woman was fatally stabbed in Oshawa. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. at a residence on Eulalie Avenue. Police from the Central East Division responded to a 9-1-1 call and found the victim with severe injuries. She was transported to a trauma center
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The village of Orono is hosting several Christmas-themed events this year. These events are organized by community volunteers and are designed to cater to both young and old. The events include a variety of activities that are scheduled throughout the holiday season. For more information, residents can refer to the
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced upcoming lane restrictions on Church Street South, located in Pickering. The restrictions are set to commence on November 17 and are expected to last until late December 2024. The work schedule may be affected by unfavorable weather conditions. The affected area is between