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Durham Region is focusing on enhancing its local music industry through the 'Beyond the Music' series and an industry analysis study titled the Durham Region Music Industry Analysis. This initiative, launched by Invest Durham in late 2024, involved local musicians and industry stakeholders, aiming to promote growth in
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Durham Region will hold community events for National Public Works Week on Saturday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The events will take place at Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant in Pickering and the Durham York Energy Centre in Courtice. Attendees can participate in various
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The Region of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Park Road in Oshawa. This initiative aims to manage traffic flow and accommodate necessary road work in the area. Residents are advised to anticipate potential delays and adjust their travel plans accordingly. Specific details about the duration or timing of the
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The Youth Pride Durham event is scheduled to occur on June 1 at the Region of Durham Headquarters, located at 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby. The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. and is set to feature live performances, various food vendors, music, and a resource
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Ontario Tech University will launch an Early Alert System (EAS) for all students in September 2025. The university states that the EAS will use indicators such as low grades or missed assignments to notify academic advisors about students who may need academic or mental health support. The new system is
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A stabbing was reported in Oshawa on April 29, 2025, prompting a police investigation. The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. near Park Road South and Adelaide Avenue West. The victim, a male, sustained a stab wound to the arm and was transported to a Toronto trauma centre for
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Whitby, Ontario - Roads in Whitby are being adjusted to improve driver visibility at intersections. Durham Region is implementing Positive Offset Left Turns (POLTs) at several busy intersections as part of the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan. The redesign involves repositioning left-turn lanes to enhance the sightlines
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Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has received approval from the Ontario government to begin construction on the first of four small modular reactors (SMRs) at the Darlington nuclear site in Clarington, according to a provincial government news release dated May 8, 2025. The government states this will be the first small
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Organic Traditions brand Jumbo Pumpkin Seeds due to potential Salmonella contamination. The impacted products include those in 227-gram and 454-gram packages. Consumers are advised to check for UPC codes 6 27733 00175 5 and 6 27733 00180 9, and lot numbers L250212160,
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The General Government Committee of Clarington met on May 6, 2025, at the Town Hall Council Chambers in Bowmanville. According to the official minutes, the Committee approved the appointments of members to the Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee and the Diversity Advisory Committee. The individuals appointed to the Anti-Black Racism Advisory
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Ontario Tech University will introduce an Early Alert System (EAS) for students in September, the university announced. The EAS is an online tool that uses indicators such as low grades or missed assignments to identify students who may be experiencing academic challenges, according to Ontario Tech. The university stated that
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced on May 12, 2025, that Paneriso brand Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are being recalled because pieces of metal have been found in the product. The affected muffins are sold in a 372-gram package, with UPC 0 55685 22002 1 and code 092, and