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The Ontario government has announced that licensed grocery stores will be able to order and sell ready-to-drink beverages and large beer pack sizes starting July 18, 2024. This change moves the original start date up from August 1, 2024. Currently, 450 grocery stores in Ontario are licensed to sell beer,
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Emancipation Day, celebrated on August 1, marks the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, which ended slavery in the British Empire. This day serves as a reminder of the struggles and achievements of those who fought for freedom and equality. In Durham Region, the Emancipation Day Celebration Committee
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The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming road closure on Regional Road 1 in the Township of Uxbridge. The closure will take place on Regional Road 1, from north of Sandford Road to 400 metres north of Ashworth Road, in Uxbridge. The closure is scheduled from
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The Ontario government has announced that licensed grocery stores will be able to order and sell ready-to-drink beverages and large beer pack sizes starting July 18, 2024, instead of the previously planned date of August 1. This change affects the 450 grocery stores currently licensed to sell beer, cider, or
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The Emancipation Day Celebration in Durham Region is scheduled for August 1, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Esplanade Park in Pickering. The theme for this year is 'Courage from our Heritage, Empowerment for Tomorrow!'. Planned activities include live performances, food trucks, vendors, art
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The Regional Municipality of Durham is conducting a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Study to plan for the sanitary sewerage servicing needs of the Beaverton Employment Area. The study aims to identify and review various alternative sites for a Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station (SSPS) and select a preferred alternative to
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The government has announced temporary regulatory changes affecting alcohol sales in licensed grocery stores. These changes include allowing licensed grocery stores to display alcohol in multiple areas of the store, subject to certain limits. Additionally, there is a temporary provision permitting the transfer of wine and spirits between locations owned
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Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of July 8 indicate that two 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 Region of Durham is investing nearly $500,000 in non-profit organizations aimed at preventing or reducing poverty among residents. This funding is provided through the Thriving Communities Fund, which supports initiatives addressing food security, mental health, and addictions, as well as meeting the needs of vulnerable populations, including seniors
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced a road closure on Wilson Road (Regional Road 35) in Oshawa, effective from July 15 to August 19. The closure will be in place from Bloor Street to Dieppe Avenue. The reason for the closure is to facilitate the relocation of Enbridge Gas
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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. The Health Department conducts regular bacteriological water tests throughout the summer to assess
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The Durham Region Health Department conducts a Beach Monitoring Program throughout the summer to ensure the safety of local beaches for swimming. Bacteriological water tests are performed to assess water quality, specifically measuring E. coli levels. Water samples are collected and analyzed at the Public Health Ontario Laboratory in Peterborough.