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A new website has been launched to support job seekers and employers in Durham Region. The website, durham.ca/EmploymentServices, offers resources and labour market information. It is accessible at any time and is specific to Durham Region communities. The website was developed by the Durham Region Employment Services Consortium,
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The Durham Region Health Department has released a report titled 'Assessing the Impact of Extreme Heat,' which is part of the 'Climate Change and Health in Durham Region' series. The report examines the current and future health impacts of extreme heat in the region. According to
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The New Housing Price Index (NHPI) for Canada remained unchanged in August 2024 compared to the previous month. This information was released by Statistics Canada on September 23, 2024. The NHPI measures changes over time in the selling prices of new residential houses, with prices agreed upon between the contractor
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Ontario Tech University reported that its fourth annual Chancellor’s Challenge took place on September 21 at Polonsky Commons in north Oshawa, raising $125,000 and drawing more than 400 participants. The 5K fundraising event welcomed students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. According to the university, the money raised
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The Ontario government has announced an investment of $134 million to purchase five new police helicopters for use in the Greater Toronto Area, including one for the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). This funding is aimed at addressing car theft and organized crime in the region. The DRPS Air Support
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The Ontario government has announced a $6 million investment for improvements on Highway 401 near Kingston. The project includes resurfacing sections of the eastbound and westbound lanes from Westbrook Road to Highway 15, as well as all four ramps at the Sir John A. Macdonald interchange. Additionally, concrete repairs will
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On September 18, 2024, members of the Project Attire Auto Theft Unit, with assistance from Halton Regional Police, executed a search warrant at a residence near Taunton Road and Trulls Road in Clarington. During the search, police found programming devices used for auto theft and a stolen BMW SUV. Three
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The Government of Canada has allocated $76 million to support 50 projects under the Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative. These projects aim to address environmental challenges affecting the Great Lakes' water quality and ecosystem health. The funding is part of the Canada-Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality
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Two males were arrested in Whitby for attempting to steal a vehicle. The incident occurred on September 19, 2024, at approximately 2:15 a.m. in the area of Capstan Court and Swordfish Drive. Officers from Central West Division responded to the scene and apprehended the suspects. The first suspect
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The Bowmanville Library will host a 'Stay and Play' program for children aged 0-5 and their caregivers. The program will run on Mondays from September 9 to November 25, excluding September 30 and October 14. Sessions will take place from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.
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The Newcastle Library will host 'Musical Babies' sessions from September 9 to November 25, excluding September 30 and October 14. The sessions will take place every Monday from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. This program is designed for infants aged 0-15 months and is a
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August 2024 Price Indexes Report Industrial Product Price Index (IPPI) * The IPPI decreased by 0.8% in August 2024 compared to July 2024. * Year-over-year, the IPPI increased by 0.2%. * The decline was mainly due to lower prices for energy and petroleum products, which fell by 5.0%