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The Region of Durham Paramedic Services and the Oshawa Central Ambulance Communications Centre began using the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) on May 21, 2025, according to an official statement from the Region of Durham. This change modifies the process for assessing 9-1-1 medical emergencies and how paramedic resources are
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The Region of Durham will conduct its annual test of the nuclear public alerting system on June 3 and 4, 2025. According to Durham Region, the system is intended to warn people in the event of an emergency at the nuclear-generating stations in Clarington or Pickering. Durham Region states that
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Clarington Library, Museums & Archives is introducing new Book Club in a Bag kits for spring 2025, adding a selection of fiction and nonfiction titles for group reading. The kits are expected to be available during the spring season, according to a notice posted on the library's website
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Canada rose 1.7 percent year over year in April 2025, down from a 2.3 percent increase in March, according to Statistics Canada. On a month-over-month basis, Statistics Canada said the CPI decreased by 0.1 percent in April. Statistics Canada stated that
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The Ontario government announced on May 21, 2025, that planning has begun for a new Campbellford Memorial Hospital in Trent Hills, Northumberland County. According to the province, the Ministry of Health will work with Campbellford Memorial Hospital on plans for the new facility, which is intended to replace the existing
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Preliminary data from Statistics Canada show that in 2024, labour productivity increased in Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, while it declined in the other eight provinces. National productivity rose by 0.2% after dropping in each of the previous three years. According to Statistics Canada, annual labour productivity in Canada
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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