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A plaque marking the national historic significance of the establishment of the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom was unveiled at Canada House in London on May 19, 2025. The ceremony was attended by Ron Hallman, President and CEO of Parks Canada; Bernard Thériault, Chair of the Historic
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A Durham Region Transit (DRT) OnDemand vehicle driver was arrested for impaired driving in Oshawa on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, according to Durham Regional Police. Officers from Central West Division responded around 9:30 p.m. to the area of Conlin Road and Manor Drive after a witness reported observing
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Residents in Newcastle are invited to attend a free family swim at the Diane Hamre Recreation Complex on Saturday, May 24, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., according to an event listing on the Municipality of Clarington's website. The event is sponsored by Ontario
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The New Housing Price Index for Canada decreased by 0.4% in April 2025 compared to March, according to data released by Statistics Canada on May 21, 2025. Statistics Canada reports the index measures the monthly change in the selling prices of new single homes, semi-detached homes, and townhomes as
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced on May 26, 2025, that Glenwood brand Teriyaki Beef Jerky Slab is being recalled due to contamination with chloramphenicol. The recalled products were distributed in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. The recall affects Glenwood Teriyaki Beef Jerky Slab in the 12 x 45
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Two people were arrested in Oshawa on Saturday, May 17, 2025, after police stopped a vehicle that had been reported as stolen. The incident took place at about 8:15 p.m. near Bloor Street East and Park Road South, according to the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). Authorities said
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Ontario Tech University announced it will confer more than 2,200 degrees at six ceremonies from June 4 to June 6 at Polonsky Commons on its north Oshawa campus. According to the university, this convocation will add over 2,200 graduates to its alumni, bringing the total to more than
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Ontario Tech University will hold its Spring Convocation from June 4 to June 6 at Polonsky Commons on its north Oshawa campus. The university has announced it expects to confer more than 2,200 degrees in six ceremonies. The university has stated that, with these ceremonies, Ontario Tech's
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced a recall on May 18, 2025, affecting Al Kanater brand Tahini distributed in Alberta due to possible Salmonella contamination. This recall applies to 908-gram containers of Al Kanater Tahini with UPC 5 285000 871200, marked with PRO: 09/07/2024, EXP: 09/07/
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Durham Region Transit announced that its Westney public front counter in Ajax will be closed on May 17, 24, 25, 31, and June 7 for a planned maintenance project. During these dates, in-person inquiries, fare media sales, and lost and found collection will not be available at the front counter.
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The Region of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Salem Road North in Ajax from May 20 to July 15. These restrictions will take place at the intersection of Blowers Crescent and Salem Road North, as well as 150 metres both north and south of this intersection. According to the
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An 88-year-old man died in hospital on May 15 after a collision involving an e-bike and two vehicles in Whitby, according to the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). The incident occurred on May 2 at about 10:20 a.m., when an enclosed single rider e-bike was travelling south on