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The Region of Durham has announced that its Business Count program will take place during the spring and summer months. The Region reported that businesses in municipalities including Clarington will be able to provide information either online or through in-person visits from the Business Count team. According to the Region
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The Ontario government has announced $29 million in funding over three years for police services and their partners through the Community Safety and Policing (CSP) Grant program. According to the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the funding is intended to support projects to prevent crime and assist victims across Ontario.
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Emergency Preparedness Week will be observed in Durham Region from May 4 to 10. According to Durham Region officials, the week is recognized across Canada and encourages residents to consider their ability to take care of themselves and their families for at least 72 hours in the event of an
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The Municipality of Clarington has announced that road resurfacing and drainage improvement work will begin on several local roads next week. The projects are included in the municipality’s annual road maintenance program. According to the municipal announcement, work is scheduled to start the week of June 10, 2024. The
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According to the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), investigators are seeking two suspects after a reported robbery in Pickering on Wednesday evening. DRPS stated that officers responded to an incident near Finch Avenue and Liverpool Road at approximately 8:38 p.m. on May 15. Police reported that a female
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Durham Region Police Service reported that four males were taken into custody following a robbery in Oshawa. According to police, the arrests occurred after the incident, which was reported to have taken place in Oshawa. No further details regarding the robbery, the individuals arrested, or specific charges were provided. The
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Durham Regional Police reported the arrest of a 28-year-old man following an alleged armed carjacking in Bowmanville. According to police, on Friday, June 7, 2024, a man approached a vehicle near Bowmanville Avenue and Aspen Springs Drive. Police stated that the suspect produced what appeared to be a firearm and
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Statistics Canada reports that the median after-tax income for Canadian families and unattached individuals was $68,400 in 2023. This amount was similar to the figure reported for 2022. The agency states that the official poverty rate for Canada in 2023 was 9.9%. Statistics Canada uses the Market Basket
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The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect related to a fraud investigation in Bowmanville. According to police, a male suspect was captured on surveillance footage after stolen debit and credit cards were used at several locations in Bowmanville. Police stated
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The Ontario government announced it is collaborating with municipal governments in Peel Region to conduct a review of local governance. The government stated in a news release from Toronto that this review will examine the delivery of services and explore ways to support community growth. The announcement specified that representatives
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The Region of Durham marked Asian Heritage Month with a flag raising ceremony at Durham Regional Headquarters on May 1. According to a statement from the Region, members of the Asian Canadian community attended the event, along with Chair John Henry and Regional Councillors. The Region noted that the ceremony
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The Ontario government has announced proposed legislative changes to the province’s bail system, which the province says are intended to address concerns related to repeat and violent offenders. According to the announcement, the proposed legislation would require courts to give greater consideration to an individual's history of