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The Regional Municipality of Durham is highlighting Waste Reduction Week from October 21 to 27 as part of Circular Economy Month. This initiative aims to educate residents about waste reduction and the circular economy through daily themes. The themes are as follows: * Monday, October 21: Repair Monday * Tuesday, October 22:
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At 87 years old, Patricia Bayley has enrolled in the Doctor of Education program at Ontario Tech University’s Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education, the university announced on October 21, 2024. According to Ontario Tech University, Bayley’s doctoral research focuses on poetry and its effects on older
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On October 19, 2024, Canadian ministers Mary Ng and Lawrence MacAulay issued a statement regarding New Zealand's challenge to Canada's dairy tariff rate quota (TRQ) policies under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The ministers expressed disappointment over New Zealand's decision
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Durham Region Transit has announced a detour for Route 905A due to road construction on Windfields Farm Drive. The detour will be in effect from Friday, October 18, starting at 6:00 AM, until Monday, November 18, ending at 7:00 PM. During this period, Route 905A trips will begin
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A 19-year-old male from Whitby has been charged following a drug investigation by the Durham Regional Police Service. The investigation, conducted by the Gun and Gang Unit, culminated in the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Whitby on October 17, 2024. During the search, police seized over
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Durham Region Transit has announced detours for Routes 902 and 502 in Bowmanville due to the Apple Festival on King Street. The detours will be in effect from Friday, October 18 at 6:00 PM to Saturday, October 19 at 7:00 PM, 2024. Route 902 Detour: * Eastbound service will
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On October 17, 2024, members of the Drug Enforcement Unit conducted a drug investigation in Pickering, leading to the arrest of two individuals. Officers executed search warrants on several vehicles and two residences in the area of Kingston Road and Orchard Valley Court. During the operation, three suspects were found
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Durham Region Transit has announced a detour for Route 507 due to a road closure on North Street / Manvers Road in Newcastle. The detour will be in effect from Monday, October 21 to Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Detour Details: * Westbound Trips: The route will operate via Concession Road 3, Arthur
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) has issued safety reminders for users of the Ganaraska Forest during ongoing logging operations. Forest users are advised to exercise caution and yield the right-of-way to logging equipment. The GRCA has highlighted the importance of avoiding parking lots and routes that may conflict with
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The Ontario government has announced the implementation of a permanent framework for target benefit pension plans, effective January 1, 2025. This framework is designed to support the sustainability of multi-employer pension plans, which are commonly used in industries involving skilled trades. These plans allow workers to receive a monthly income
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced a road closure on North Street, also known as Regional Road 17, in Newcastle, part of the Municipality of Clarington. This closure will be in effect from October 21 to December 18. The closure spans from Grady Drive to 550 metres north of
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The Ontario government has introduced a legislative proposal aimed at accelerating the construction of certain highway projects. The proposed legislation, known as the Building Highways Faster Act, seeks to prioritize projects such as Highway 413, the Bradford Bypass, and the Garden City Skyway bridge. If passed, the act would streamline