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The Ontario government has introduced the Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, aimed at expediting highway construction and addressing traffic congestion. The proposed legislation includes measures to accelerate the construction of Highway 413 and extensions of Highways 410 and 427. It proposes a new environmental assessment process and exempts certain
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The Durham York Energy Centre in Courtice will host family-friendly events on Friday, October 25, and Friday, November 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. These events coincide with Professional Learning Activity (PA) Days for local schools. Activities planned for the day include guided tours of the
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The Ontario government has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at reducing the costs associated with connecting new homes and businesses to the province's electricity grid. This initiative is part of a broader effort to address barriers to homeownership and investment in the region. According to the Independent
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Durham Region Transit has announced a temporary closure of several bus stops on Rossland Road East due to construction activities. The affected area stretches from Minto Street to Oshawa Boulevard North. The closure will be in effect from Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 6:00 AM until Friday, October 25,
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On October 18, 2024, a 30-year-old male was arrested in Oshawa following two incidents, one of which involved a stabbing. The first incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. near Oxford Street and Wentworth Street West, where police found a victim with a stab wound. The victim was
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Durham Region is seeking feedback from residents on how to enhance its Durham Greener Homes program to better prepare for severe weather events. The program aims to mitigate impacts such as basement flooding, wind damage, and heat stress. Residents who own or rent homes are encouraged to participate in the
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Brock Road in Pickering. These restrictions will take place on October 29 and 30. The affected area is from one kilometre north of Fifth Concession Road to 200 metres south of Highway 407. The purpose of the restrictions is to
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A Durham Regional Police Service officer has been charged with Failing to Provide the Necessaries of Life. The charge was brought by the DRPS Professional Standards Unit. The incident in question occurred in March 2024 when the officer allegedly did not provide medical assistance to a person in distress during
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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
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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