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The Ontario government has announced the fifth round of its Skills Development Fund (SDF), making available up to $260 million in funding. This is the largest investment in skills training in the province's history. The fund aims to address the labor shortage by connecting job seekers with employers
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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 the water where it appears discolored or where foam, scum, or mats of algae are visible on the surface. Additionally, consuming fish from areas where
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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 increase in bacteria levels due to runoff. Elevated bacteria levels can pose health risks, including water-borne illnesses.
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The Ontario government's Skills Development Fund (SDF) aims to support diverse groups, including women and diverse youth, in the skilled trades. The Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario has received funding to expand programs such as Ontario Building and Construction Tradeswomen and Tomorrow’s Trades. These
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As of the latest report from the Durham Region Health Department, the status of Bowmanville East beach in Clarington is currently open for swimming. This information is based on the bacteriological water tests conducted by the Health Department, which are shared weekly. Residents are reminded that swimming should be avoided
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The Ontario government has announced the fifth round of the Skills Development Fund (SDF), with up to $260 million available for training initiatives. Employers, employment service and training providers, labour unions, business and industry organizations, municipalities, hospitals, Indigenous Band offices, Indigenous skills and employment training agreement holders, service system managers,
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The Ontario government has announced the fifth round of the Skills Development Fund (SDF), with up to $260 million available for training initiatives. This round includes funding for bridging programs aimed at helping new graduates and newcomers to Canada adapt to roles in the construction industry. The Ontario General Contractors
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has commenced a project to clean and structurally line watermains in Oshawa and Whitby. This project, part of the ongoing infrastructure maintenance program, aims to renew aging infrastructure, improve water quality, and reduce the risk of watermain breaks. Most of the work will be performed
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) will reintroduce the 917Z bus route this summer, connecting residents to the Toronto Zoo and Rouge National Urban Park. The service will begin on June 29, 2024, and will operate on weekends and holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., with buses running
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced road reconstruction projects on Columbus Road East and Grandview Street. The construction will start in August 2024 and is expected to be completed by fall 2025, with a winter shutdown between December 2024 and May 2025. The Columbus Road East project will cover
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Ava Stewart, a local gymnast from Clarington, made her Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games in 2021 at the age of 16. In 2022, she contributed to Team Canada's success by winning a bronze medal at the Pan American Championships held in Santiago, Chile. Stewart is set to
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In 2024, both the Toronto Zoo and Durham Region will celebrate their 50th anniversaries. The Toronto Zoo, established in 1974, has become a significant attraction for families and wildlife enthusiasts. Similarly, Durham Region, which was formed in 1974, has developed into a vibrant community with various attractions and services. To