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Lane Restrictions and Closures on Taunton Road East in Whitby When: * Westbound lane restrictions begin August 23. * Full westbound lane closures from August 24 to 25. * Lane restrictions will remain until end of day August 26. Where: * Taunton Road East (Regional Road 4) from 300 metres east of Garden Street
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The Municipality of Clarington has announced plans to renovate Veterans' Square located at the Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville. The project will include the installation of five new flag poles, raised gardens, accessible seating, paved pathways, a service animal relief area, and mobility device charging stations. Construction
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The Durham Region Health Department has released the first report in a series addressing the local health impacts of climate change. The report, titled 'Understanding the Local Health Impacts of Climate Change,' examines current and future health impacts of climate hazards, factors for assessing climate vulnerability, and why
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The Diane Hamre Recreation Complex gymnasium will be closed from August 26 to September 24, 2024, for renovations. The work includes stripping and refinishing the floor and painting new pickleball court lines to provide more space per court. During this period, the public will not have access to the gym.
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The Enchanted Crystal Cafe has opened in Orono as of August 10th. The cafe offers a variety of lattes, teas, and baked goods. Visitors can also explore a selection of crystals available for purchase.
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Employment in Ontario increased by 22,000 jobs (+0.3%) in July 2024. This growth was driven by gains in full-time employment (+70,000; +1.1%), which were partially offset by declines in part-time work (-48,000; -3.2%). The unemployment rate in Ontario fell by 0.3 percentage points
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The Durham Region Health Department has issued a blue-green algae advisory for Kinsmen Beach in Palmer Park, near Platten Island. Residents are advised to avoid swimming or playing in areas where the water is discoloured or where foam, scum, or mats of algae are present. Additionally, consuming fish from these
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The 170th Orono Fair will take place soon in Orono. The fair will feature various activities including Demo Cross events, a Truck and Tractor Pull, a Craft Beer Festival, a full midway, livestock competitions, food trucks, and vendors. Jade Eagleson, the 2023 CCMA Awards Entertainer of the Year, will perform
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The Durham Region Health Department has posted several beaches in Clarington as unsafe for swimming due to elevated levels of E. coli. The affected beaches include Bowmanville East, Bowmanville West, and Newcastle Beach Central. These postings are based on water tests conducted during the week of August 6, 2024, which
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All baseball diamonds in Clarington are closed today, August 9, 2024, due to rain and wet conditions. This closure affects local sports leagues, recreational activities, and community events scheduled for the day.
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On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., members of the Central West Division conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle in the area of Dundas Street West and Halls Road North in Whitby. During the stop, officers detected a strong smell of cannabis coming from
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The Ontario government has announced an expansion of the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream, committing up to an additional $260 million. This investment aims to address labour shortages and connect more workers with better jobs. Since its launch in 2021, the SDF Training Stream has helped almost 600,000