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The Regional Municipality of Durham is observing Circular Economy Month throughout October. This initiative extends Waste Reduction Week in Canada into a full month aimed at educating residents about the circular economy and its benefits. Daily Themes for Waste Reduction Week (October 21-27): * Monday, October 21 – Repair Monday * Tuesday, October
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The Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) has been integrated into the Regional Municipality of Durham's Economic Development and Tourism Division, known as Invest Durham. This move aims to provide a more cohesive approach to supporting start-up businesses and entrepreneurs in the region. The Region of Durham has been
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Ontario's general minimum wage has increased from $16.55 to $17.20 per hour as of October 1, 2024. This change affects nearly one million workers in the province. The increase of 3.9 percent is linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is designed to help
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Detour Notice for Route 403 When: Monday, June 10, 7:00 AM to Friday, October 11, 5:00 PM Route: 403 Due to a construction-related closure of Thickson Road between Victoria Street and Wentworth Street, Route 403 will detour via Stevenson Road. * Route 403 westbound trips will detour via Fobes
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The Government of Canada has announced new tariffs aimed at addressing competition from Chinese producers in key sectors. Effective October 1, 2024, a 100 percent surtax will be applied to all Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs). This includes electric and certain hybrid passenger automobiles, trucks, buses, and delivery vans. Additionally, a
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Ontario Tech University has announced it will participate in the Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF) in Toronto on Saturday, October 5, and Sunday, October 6, 2024. According to the university, the event will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building) from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.
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The Durham Region Health Department is advising parents of school-aged children to schedule eye examinations with local optometrists. According to the Ontario Association of Optometrists, children should have their first eye examination at six months old, another between ages two and five, and annually thereafter. The Ontario Health Insurance Plan
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Throughout October, Durham Tourism is promoting visits to local farms with a chance to win an overnight stay in Port Perry. Activities include corn mazes, pumpkin picking, and wagon rides. Visitors can also shop for fresh ingredients and handcrafted items at farm stores. For contest details and event information, visit
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The Clarington Council has directed staff to update the Exotic Animal By-law 2012-045 to permit residents in rural hamlets, rural clusters, and the Village of Orono to keep backyard chickens for egg-laying purposes. This decision is subject to specific regulations that will be outlined in the updated by-law.
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Police are searching for a 77-year-old male reported missing from Whitby. On September 27, 2024, officers from Central West Division responded to a call at the Real Canadian Superstore at 200 Taunton Road West. The individual, named Antonio, was last seen between 2:55 p.m. and 3:25 p.
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The Orono Arena has reopened following a $3 million renovation. The upgrades include a new refrigerated floor under the ice pad, updated changing rooms and shower areas, and new rubber flooring throughout the facility. Additionally, the ice pad has been fitted with new rink boards and a heated penalty box.
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Shirley Road (Regional Road 19) in the Township of Scugog. The restrictions will be in place from October 1 to November 1, with the possibility of delays due to unfavorable weather conditions. The affected area extends from Simcoe Street to