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Dr. Hossam Kishawy, Dean of Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, says Canada needs to train more nuclear engineers to meet the country’s increasing reliance on nuclear power for electricity and clean-energy targets. Dr. Kishawy stated that nuclear energy supplies 52 percent of Ontario’s
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A 30-year-old man was arrested on July 11 by members of the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) after an investigation into alleged child luring. Police said the investigation began in late February when ICE officers examined online communications between an adult male and a 14-year-old
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Governments and industry groups in Canada are increasing their use of nuclear power to expand grid capacity and meet clean-energy targets, according to Dr. Hossam Kishawy, Dean of Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. Dr. Kishawy discussed the importance of nuclear engineers in Canada’s energy
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The third annual Orono Farmers Market is scheduled to open at the north end of the Orono Fairgrounds at the end of Centreview. The market's first session is set for Friday, July 18, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. According to the official
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The Bowmanville Farmers Market takes place on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at two locations in Bowmanville. The market operates on Fridays at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex at 2440 Durham Regional Highway 2 and on Saturdays in front of Central
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The Region of Durham is seeking resident input through an online survey as part of its Bicycle Parking Guidelines Project. According to the Region, the survey is open until July 28, 2025. The survey aims to collect feedback on bicycle parking in public spaces, including community and recreation centres, libraries,
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A 27-year-old Toronto woman was arrested in Pickering by Durham Regional Police after officers say they discovered a firearm in her vehicle during a traffic stop early Tuesday morning. The stop took place at approximately 2:15 a.m. on July 15, 2025, near Brock Road and Rossland Road West.
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Rea brand Soppressata Salami Sweet is being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to a warning issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on July 14, 2025. The product was distributed in Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec. The CFIA advises that food contaminated with Salmonella may not appear or
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A 28-year-old man was arrested in Oshawa after fleeing police on Saturday, July 12, 2025, according to Durham Regional Police Service. Police responded at about 9:00 a.m. to a report of a person slumped behind the wheel in the area of Wilson Road South and Dean Avenue. Officers
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced that Grandview Street North in Oshawa will be closed for one day on July 18, 2025, between Columbus Road East and Winchester Road (Concession Road 7) to complete paving. The Region stated that the schedule may change if weather conditions are unfavourable. Access
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Ontario Tech University has announced a 12-week Nuclear Career Accelerator program designed for mid-career engineers and technical professionals seeking opportunities in Canada’s nuclear sector. Details were published July 15, with the university stating that the first cohorts could begin as early as September 2025. According to Ontario Tech, the
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The Council of The Regional Municipality of Durham passed By-law No. 2025-027 on June 25, 2025, amending By-law No. 39-2022 regarding development charges for transit services. The amendment changes the date for the next adjustment of these charges from July 1, 2025, to November 1, 2025. The change sets a