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Durham Region Transit has announced a detour for Route 407 due to a road closure on Bloor Street between Ritson Road and Holland Street. The detour will be in effect from Monday, September 23 to Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Northbound buses will operate via Bloor Street, Harmony Road, Olive Avenue,
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On September 25, 2024, the Durham Regional Council approved the 2025 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget Guideline. The guideline sets an overall property tax increase cap of 4.9% for 2025. This includes a 9.25% budget increase for the Durham Regional Police Services Board, 2.50% for
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All baseball diamonds in Clarington are closed today, September 25, 2024, due to rain and wet conditions. For rescheduling practices or games, contact bookings@clarington.net.
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From August 29 to September 18, 2024, His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Shawinigan and Charlottetown monitored Russian submarines and surface ships while conducting vigilance activities with NATO ships. HMCS Shawinigan monitored a Russian submarine and surface vessel through the Baltic and North Seas until September 1, when responsibility was
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The Orono Library, located at 127 Church Street North, has been designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The building, constructed in 1882, features an Italianate architectural style. The Clarington Heritage Committee evaluated and recommended its designation in 2022 due to its cultural heritage value. Accessibility upgrades were
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The Ontario government has initiated a technical evaluation for constructing a new tunnel expressway under Highway 401. This proposed expressway aims to provide a faster route for drivers and transit users, addressing traffic congestion in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). The evaluation will explore various options to increase
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On September 25, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers from East Division responded to multiple reports of gunshots in the area of Streathern Way and Markham Trail in Bowmanville. Upon arrival, officers discovered several bullet holes in the fronts of multiple residences. No injuries were reported. The Durham
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Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk participated in NASA's SEATEST 7 underwater mission. The simulation took place on a lunar habitat mockup off Santa Catalina Island in California, at a depth of about nine meters. The mission aimed to test scenarios for future logistics operations on the Moon,
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The Durham Region has announced funding for water infrastructure improvements. The Province of Ontario will contribute $34.9 million, while the Region will allocate $13 million for the Oshawa Water Supply Plant rehabilitation project. This project aims to support the development of 182,000 new homes across Pickering, Ajax, Whitby,
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Statistics Canada has released the September 2024 issue of Economic and Social Reports. This edition includes five articles: * Workforce utilization of Canadian men with a nursing education * Most prevalent jobs of doctoral degree graduates by detailed field of study * Performance of women-owned businesses that patent * Exposure to artificial intelligence in
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A male sustained serious injuries following a stabbing incident in Ajax. On September 24, 2024, at approximately 6:05 p.m., officers from West Division responded to a call near Taunton Road West and Westney Road North. The victim was approached by three males in a parking lot, leading to
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The Municipality of Clarington has approved the design plans for the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre, which will include a variety of facilities. The first phase of the project will feature a gymnasium, multi-purpose rooms, a quiet room, and a FIFA-sized multi-sport dome with an indoor walking track. Additionally, there will