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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 due to runoff. Elevated levels of E. coli can pose health risks, and the department conducts
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced an upcoming lane closure on Winchester Road in Whitby. The eastbound lane will be closed from Durham Street/Chelmsford Drive to east of Watford Street/Anderson Street. This closure is scheduled to take place from August 6, 2024, to December 2024, and then
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Whitby, Ontario - The Durham Region Health Department has been informed by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks that a water sample collected on July 15 from Lake Scugog, near Platten Island, shows the presence of blue-green algae. During the summer months, weather conditions can lead to
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Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of July 15 indicate that seven public beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200
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The Regional Municipality of Durham is implementing a new all-way stop at the intersection of Sandford Road (Regional Road 11)/Herald Road and York Durham Line (Regional Road 30) in the Township of Uxbridge. The installation is scheduled for July 25, although unfavorable weather conditions may affect the timeline. This
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Durham Region's roadway line painting operations are currently underway and will continue until November. These operations primarily occur on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some weekend and nighttime work. The line painting process is a moving operation that progresses at reduced speeds to
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The Cooper on Main, a new residential building in downtown Bowmanville, is scheduled to open to tenants this summer. This information was announced by the developer. The building is located in the downtown area of Bowmanville, in Clarington, Ontario. According to the developer's announcement, details such as the
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During the ongoing roadway line painting operations in Durham Region, motorists are advised to exercise caution. Drivers should maintain a safe distance from follow-up trucks that travel behind the line painting vehicles. This distance is crucial as these trucks act as a buffer and allow sufficient time for the paint
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The Ontario government is investing up to $260 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) to address labor shortages and connect workers with high-paying jobs. This is the largest round of funding since the SDF Training Stream was launched in 2021, bringing the total investment to $1.4 billion. The
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The Municipality of Clarington is inviting tenders for the sale of two properties. Tenders will be accepted until 3 p.m. local time on August 22, 2024, at the Municipal Administration Centre located at 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario. The tenders will be opened publicly on the same day after
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The Ontario government is investing up to $260 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to address the province's labour shortage and connect workers with high-paying jobs. This fifth round of funding, the largest since the SDF Training Stream's inception in 2021, aims to
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The Orono Firefighters Association is raising funds to restore their 1933 Chevrolet/Bickle fire truck. The association aims to carry out overdue restoration work on the vehicle. Donations can be made through their GoFundMe page.