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The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has begun implementing a new technology known as the Cellular Airborne Sensors for Search and Rescue (CASSAR) system. This system is being utilized on select aircraft in collaboration with the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association to enhance search and rescue (SAR) operations. The
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Check It Out: Musical Babies Program at Newcastle Library The Newcastle Library will host a program titled "Musical Babies" for infants aged 0 to 15 months. This program will run on Mondays from September 9 to November 25, 2024, excluding September 30 and October 14. The sessions are
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The Regional Municipality of Durham is organizing Environment Days for residents to drop off unwanted items for reuse, recycling, and safe disposal. The events will take place on the following dates: * Saturday, September 21 from 8 a.m. to noon at Lakeview Park (parking lot), Kluane Avenue, Oshawa. * Saturday, October
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Durham College in Oshawa has announced new resources aimed at enhancing mental health support for students and employees. The initiative comes as the college prepares for the fall 2024 semester, which will see the first cohort of students who experienced the pandemic during their high school years. Jennifer Elliott, Director
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Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued a statement regarding a confirmed case of rabies in a resident of Brantford-Brant. The illness is believed to have been contracted through direct contact with a bat in Ontario. To maintain the privacy of the affected individual, no further details will
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Event Details Location: Bowmanville Library Dates: Mondays, September 9 to November 25, 2024 (excluding September 30 and October 14) Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Ages: 0-5 | Drop-in Children and their caregivers can participate in a casual program designed for play, exploration, and socialization. Participants are welcome to
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The South Courtice Arena tennis courts will be closed for surface treatment repairs on Monday, September 9. The closure is expected to last approximately one day. Other, open courts include: * Avondale Park * Green Park * Guildwood Park * Lions Parkette * Newcastle Community Park * Orono Park * Solina Park
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The Farm Product Price Index (FPPI) for June 2024 has been reported by Statistics Canada. The index decreased by 1.3% compared to June 2023, marking the sixth consecutive year-over-year monthly decline. This decline is noted as the smallest decrease since the beginning of 2024. Key points from the report
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Earlier this year, the Region of Durham installed a hardened centre line on Old Brock Road at the intersection of Brock Road in the City of Pickering. This installation is part of a pilot project aimed at guiding northbound left-turn movements from Brock Road into the receiving lane. The hardened
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In August 2024, the unemployment rate in Canada rose to 6.6%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from July. This marks the highest unemployment rate since May 2017, excluding the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021. The number of unemployed individuals reached 1.5 million, which is an
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Police are conducting a search for a missing 47-year-old female from Clarington. The individual, identified as Dawn, was last seen on Monday, September 3, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m. in the vicinity of Nash Road and Townline Road North in Courtice. Authorities have expressed concern for her safety
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French Storytime | L'Heure du conte The Clarington Public Library will host a French Storytime event at the Bowmanville Library on September 9, 2024. This event will take place from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM and is open to all ages. Participants can drop in to enjoy