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Lakeridge Health and Ontario Tech University have established a partnership to develop artificial intelligence (AI) tools for health care in Durham Region. The partnership, called the Partnership for Advanced Technology in Health Care (PATH), was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on October 10, 2024,
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The Diane Hamre Recreation Complex pool in Clarington will be closed for renovations starting December 3, 2024. The closure is expected to last approximately eight weeks. The primary focus of the renovation is to replace the dehumidification unit, which manages the pool deck's environment, including cooling, humidity, and
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On October 7, 2024, at approximately 7:20 p.m., police responded to an incident at the Oshawa Centre involving a suspect who allegedly pointed a firearm at a group of males. The suspect, described as a male with a slim build, approximately 6 feet tall, aged between 20 to
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The north entrance of the Municipal Administrative Centre in Bowmanville is temporarily closed due to ramp reconstruction. This closure began on Tuesday, October 15, and is expected to last for three to four weeks. During this period, residents can access the building through alternative entrances, including the Bowmanville Library entrance
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The Ministry of Transportation will commence rehabilitation work on the Bowmanville Creek Highway 401 bridge crossing starting the week of October 7. This project will focus on the west side of the bridge. During this period, the Bowmanville Creek Valley Trail beneath the bridge will be reduced to a single
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A 43-year-old male from Pickering was arrested at Toronto's Lester B. Pearson International Airport on October 8, 2024. The arrest was executed by members of the West Division of the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) in collaboration with the Canada Border Services Agency. The suspect is facing charges
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Two women were apprehended following an attempted theft of an ATM in Oshawa. On October 7, 2024, at around 1:00 a.m., police responded to a report of suspicious vehicles near Winchester Road East and Simcoe Street North. Upon arrival, officers found a van and a pick-up truck in
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The Municipality of Clarington has officially designated the Orono Library, located at 127 Church Street North, as a property of historical and architectural significance. This decision was made under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The designation aims to preserve the library's historical elements and
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Ontario Tech University placed fifth among 355 post-secondary institutions in the purchasing practices category of the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index, as reported by the Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The university received a score of 94.5 per cent; the average score among measured institutions was
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The Durham Region is set to host the Durham Climate Roundtable Fall Forum on October 19 in Whitby, Ontario. This event, organized by the Region of Durham in collaboration with the Brilliant Energy Institute at Ontario Tech University, aims to address climate challenges and explore sustainable solutions. The forum will
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The Clarington General Government Committee has approved the renovation of the Clarington Emergency and Fire Services Station 1. The contract for the renovation was awarded to Snyder Construction, which submitted the lowest bid of $1,160,064.00, net of HST rebate. The total funding required for the project is
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Two individuals have been charged following a stabbing incident in Oshawa. On October 7, 2024, around 10:50 a.m., police responded to a call regarding an armed person near Bond Street East and Simcoe Street North. A physical altercation between two males resulted in one being stabbed. Both individuals