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The Municipality of Clarington has launched a survey to collect input from residents aged 55 and older on new cultural heritage programming. According to a municipal announcement dated May 23, 2025, the survey—Clarington Cultural Connections – Older Adult Survey—requests feedback on art, music, dance, cooking, and storytelling programs planned
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A 21-year-old Toronto man was arrested after police found a handgun inside a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop at The Shops at Pickering City Centre on Kingston Road on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. According to a statement from the Durham Regional Police Service, officers from the West Division were
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has stated that its front-line employees, represented by Unifor Local 222, will be in a legal strike position as of June 7, 2025, following 12 days of contract negotiations that have not produced a new collective agreement. DRT advised customers that a service disruption could occur
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On May 20, 2025, thirteen new officers graduated from the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) during a ceremony in Ajax. The event included performances by the DRPS Pipes and Drums and the DRPS Choir, with family and friends present. The DRPS stated that the ceremony marked the recruits' completion
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All baseball diamonds and sports fields in Clarington are closed today, May 22, 2025, due to wet conditions, according to a notice posted on the municipality’s website. The municipality stated the closure is to ensure player safety and protect the condition of the ball diamonds. No information was provided
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Investigators from Central West Division are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect connected to several incidents of hate-motivated graffiti in Whitby that occurred on May 20, 2025. According to the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), multiple locations in Whitby were affected by graffiti featuring language described
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Clarington is recognizing June as Recreation and Parks Month by hosting a range of free or low-cost activities, according to information published on the municipal website. The first event, Celebrate Sport Community Day, will take place at the Courtice Community Complex on June 1 from 10 a.m. to 2
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A 28-year-old man from Oshawa faces several charges following a human trafficking investigation by the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). Police allege the man coerced a young woman into the sex trade after meeting her through an online platform. DRPS stated they are seeking assistance from the public to identify
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Ten individuals were arrested and 12 firearms seized following a drug and firearm investigation by the Durham Region Police Service (DRPS), according to a police statement released on May 22, 2025. Police report that 112 criminal charges were laid in connection with the investigation, dubbed Project Venture. Two suspects remain
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The number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits was 496,720 in March 2025, an increase of 0.3% from February, according to Statistics Canada. Compared to March 2024, the number of EI recipients rose by 6.0%. Statistics Canada reports that EI data for March cover those
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The Region of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) in Ajax and Whitby, effective from May 26 to July 14. The restrictions will apply to the section between north of Rossland Road (Regional Road 28) and south of Taunton Road (Regional Road 4). According
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit Ottawa on May 26 and 27, 2025, according to Canadian Heritage. Canadian Heritage states that the main purpose of the visit is for King Charles III to deliver the Speech from the Throne and open the 45th Parliament of Canada. Canadian Heritage