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A male has been charged following an incident where a police officer was assaulted during an impaired driving arrest in Whitby. * Date and Time: The incident occurred on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at approximately 2:10 a.m. * Location: Officers from the Central West division responded to a call regarding
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced upcoming lane restrictions on Brock Road (Regional Road 1) in the City of Pickering. The affected area will be from Alexander Knox Road (Whitevale Road/5th Concession Road) to 500 metres north of Ashe Avenue (Pickering GO Bus carpool parking lot). These restrictions
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Residents and businesses are reminded of ongoing lane restrictions on Harmony Road North, from 1 kilometre to 1.5 kilometres north of Conlin Road East in the City of Oshawa. The lane restrictions will be in place until September 20, though unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule. The
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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
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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