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The Regional Municipality of Durham is conducting a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Study to address the sanitary sewage servicing needs of the Port Perry Employment Area. This study aims to identify and evaluate various alternative sites for a new Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station (SSPS) and to select a preferred
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John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham, issued a statement regarding the provincial government's announcement of support for the multi-phase redevelopment of Lakeridge Health's hospital campuses in Bowmanville, Oshawa, Ajax, and Pickering, including a new hospital facility in Whitby.
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On a recent traffic stop in Pickering, police seized a handgun and arrested two males from Oshawa. The incident occurred when officers from the Durham Regional Police Service conducted a routine traffic check. During the stop, they discovered the firearm, leading to the immediate arrest of the suspects. The two
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On August 1, Durham Region will recognize Emancipation Day with a community celebration at Esplanade Park in Pickering from 3 to 8 p.m. The event will feature live performances, food vendors, and an art exhibition. Emancipation Day commemorates the abolition of slavery in Canada in 1834, marking a significant
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Kinsmen Beach, located at Palmer Park in Port Perry, is currently under a blue-green algae advisory. Residents are advised to avoid swimming or playing in areas where the water appears discolored or where foam, scum, or mats of algae are visible on the surface. Additionally, it is not recommended to
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) will introduce the Y10 Monthly Youth Pass on September 1, 2024. The pass is available for youth aged 13 to 19 at a cost of $84.24 per month. Customers who purchase the pass each month from September to June will save $19.44 on each
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Clarington, Ontario – Mayor Adrian Foster issued a statement on Emancipation Day, commemorating the Slavery Abolition Act, which took effect on August 1, 1834. The Mayor emphasized that this day marks the beginning of freedom for many in Canada and other British colonies. He noted the importance of confronting the historical
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The Youth 10 (Y10) monthly pass will be available starting September 1, 2024, for youth aged 13 to 19. The pass will cost $84.24 per month, allowing unlimited travel from September 1, 2024, until June 30, 2025. Customers who purchase the pass each month from September through June will
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The Regional Municipality of Durham is seeking input from residents on the public spaces incorporated into the Ritson School Project. Residents can participate by filling out an online survey, which will help inform the publicly accessible open spaces at the Ritson School Project site. The survey is available from August
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The Durham Region Health Department advises the public to refrain from swimming in beach water for at least 48 hours following heavy rainfall. This recommendation is based on the potential for increased bacteria levels in the water due to runoff. Elevated levels of E. coli, which can exceed the provincial
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The Ritson School Project involves the redevelopment of the former elementary school located at 300 Ritson Road South, Oshawa, which was purchased by the Region of Durham from the Durham District School Board. The project aims to address the current and future needs of residents by providing affordable and market-rent
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The Regional Municipality of Durham is hosting a virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) on July 31, 2024, to discuss the plans for a sanitary sewage pumping station (SSPS) in the Port Perry Employment Area. This PIC will provide residents with an opportunity to review the study background, existing conditions, problems