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Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) conducted its second weekend of the Summer R.I.D.E. program, stopping 1,703 vehicles and charging 10 drivers with impaired driving offences. The results for the weekend are as follows: * 1,703 vehicles stopped * 49 roadside breath tests administered * 4 drivers received suspensions
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Red light cameras have been installed at select locations throughout Durham Region to reduce T-bone collisions at intersections on Durham Regional roads. According to the Region, there were 658 collisions over a three-year period (2021, 2022, and 2023) at signalized intersections where the cause was specifically attributed to a driver
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A male has been arrested following a stabbing incident in Oshawa. On Sunday, August 4, 2024, at approximately 12:55 a.m., officers from the Central East Division responded to an armed person call in the vicinity of Simcoe Street South and Mill Street. The incident involved two males engaged
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A 20-year-old male from Toronto sustained serious injuries following a collision involving a motorcycle and a passenger van in Uxbridge. On Monday, August 5, 2024, at approximately 4:45 p.m., members of North Division responded to the incident at the intersection of Reach Street and Franklin Street. The collision
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The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has amended the licensing basis for Ontario Power Generation's (OPG) Pickering Waste Management Facility (PWMF). This amendment allows OPG to process and store up to 100 dry storage containers of used fuel that has been cooled in wet storage at the Pickering
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Lakeridge Health has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Bowmanville Hospital Redevelopment Project. This step is part of the pre-construction activities aimed at enhancing the hospital's facilities and services. The RFQ process invites qualified contractors to submit their credentials for consideration in the upcoming construction phase.
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The Bowmanville Hospital is set to undergo a significant redevelopment aimed at enhancing healthcare services in Clarington and the wider Durham Region. The project will focus on the following key areas: * Expansion of Facilities: The redevelopment will include new facilities designed to accommodate a growing population and increasing healthcare demands.
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Lakeridge Health and Infrastructure Ontario have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Bowmanville Hospital Redevelopment Project. This announcement was made on August 6, 2024, and marks a significant step in the process of selecting a design and construction partner for the project. The RFQ aims to identify qualified
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A male has been arrested for bank fraud following an incident at a bank in Oshawa. * Date of Incident: January 11, 2023 * Location: Bank at Simcoe Street North and Windfields Farm Drive West, Oshawa * Details: * The suspect deposited a counterfeit cheque valued at over $47,000. * After the deposit, he
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The Durham Region Health Department has launched an online disclosure portal named 'Check&Go! Durham', which provides real-time weekly inspection results for local beaches. This portal allows residents to access the latest information regarding beach safety and water quality. Throughout the summer, the Health Department conducts bacteriological
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The provincial government has announced a significant investment in the healthcare sector within Durham Region, specifically targeting the redevelopment of Lakeridge Health’s hospital campuses in Bowmanville, Oshawa, Ajax, and Pickering, along with the construction of a new hospital facility in Whitby. According to John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief
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The recent issuance of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Bowmanville Hospital redevelopment project has prompted responses from various stakeholders. Key Statements: * Cynthia Davis, President and CEO, Lakeridge Health: "We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our provincial partners, The Region of Durham, the Municipality of Clarington, the Bowmanville