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According to a news release from the Region of Durham, a series of cycling activities will be held across the region for Bike Month from June 1 to 30. Residents are invited to register for local contests and events, with further information available at durham.ca/BikeMonth. Bike Month is
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Police are seeking a suspect following an attempted stabbing in Oshawa on Sunday, June 1, 2025. The incident occurred at around 10:30 p.m. near Steeplechase Street and Windfields Farm Drive, according to the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). The police report states that a man walking west on
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A recall was issued for Binggrae brand Power Cap, Watermelon Flavored Ice Tube due to undeclared milk, according to a notification published by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on June 5, 2025. The affected product was distributed in Alberta and British Columbia. This recall is relevant for residents in
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June 1 marked the beginning of National Indigenous History Month in Canada. John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for the Regional Municipality of Durham, issued a statement describing the month as a time to recognize the history and heritage of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. The observance
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The Orono Fair will take place from September 4 to 7, 2025, according to information published on the official Orono website. The event is set to feature rides, live music, handmade crafts, and locally grown produce. The website states that general admission tickets are currently available. Ride-All-Day bracelets are available
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Durham Regional Police have arrested a 30-year-old Ajax man on additional sex-related charges following an investigation that began earlier this month. Police allege the man was initially charged with sexual assault and forcible confinement of a 14-year-old and that subsequent investigation identified a second 14-year-old girl involved. Police reported that
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Registration for summer swimming lessons, group fitness classes, 55+ Active Adult programs, and other recreation programs in Clarington opens June 11 at 7 a.m., according to the municipality. According to municipal information, residents can view available programs and create accounts at www.clarington.net/BeActive. In-person registration will be
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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reported seizing 1.73 kilograms of fentanyl and 59.73 kilograms of other narcotics during Operation Blizzard, a month-long initiative carried out from February 12 to March 13, 2025. The operation involved the inspection of shipments in postal, air cargo, and marine containers throughout
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Canadian Heritage will announce the program and artist lineup for the 2025 national Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 29. According to Canadian Heritage, the announcement will include participation by the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible
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Police say a 14-year-old boy from Pickering has been charged with first degree murder after a woman was killed in Pickering, marking the second homicide in Durham Region this year. According to the Durham Regional Police Service, officers from West Division responded to an unknown trouble call near Lynn Heights
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On May 29, 2025, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada published a statement from Ministers Mélanie Joly and Evan Solomon regarding announcements by Canadian telecommunications companies on plans to build artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. In the statement, the ministers identified companies such as Bell and Telus as corporations planning investments
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With support from all parties in the Ontario legislature, the provincial government introduced legislation on May 29, 2025, to change compensation for Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs). The proposed measures include increasing the base salary for MPPs and re-introducing a defined benefit pension plan, according to an announcement from the