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Region of Durham Paramedic Services (RDPS) will host an open house at its headquarters at 4040 Anderson Street in Whitby on May 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of National Paramedic Services Week, which takes place May 18 to 24. According to the Region of
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A 49-year-old man died after a single vehicle collision on Kerrison Drive East in Ajax on Monday, May 12, 2025, according to Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). This incident is relevant to Ajax residents as it occurred on a local roadway and resulted in a fatality, prompting an ongoing police
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has approved the renaming of the Visual Arts Centre to the "Marie Hubbard Visual Arts Centre of Clarington." This decision was made at the committee meeting held on May 5, 2025, as recorded in the official minutes. In addition to the renaming,
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced on May 15, 2025, that Hak brand Kale and Spinach products have been recalled due to the possible presence of pieces of rubber. The products were distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. According to the agency, the recall affects Hak Kale products in
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Motorcycle season has begun in Durham Region. According to the region, about 63 per cent of motorcycle collisions result in injury or death. The high risk associated with motorcycle collisions makes road safety a concern for riders and other drivers. Durham Region states that all road users share responsibility for
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Members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee met in Whitby on May 7 to review recent initiatives and updates related to Durham Region Transit (DRT). The updates addressed new accessibility options, facility improvements in Pickering, and DRT’s outreach to seniors in Uxbridge. These topics were included on the
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Several types of pumpkin seeds sold at Toronto stores have been recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to a notice from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued on May 12, 2025. The recall applies to certain pumpkin seed products sold at three Toronto retailers between March and May
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At the May 5, 2025 meeting of the Clarington General Government Committee, members discussed the creation of an annual report to recognize municipal staff accomplishments. The discussion was initiated by a motion from Councillor Anderson requesting staff to prepare a yearly summary of notable achievements by municipal employees. The meeting
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The General Government Committee of Clarington met in Bowmanville on May 5, 2025, to review and approve updates to the 2025 User Fee By-law. According to the official meeting minutes, committee members considered a staff report outlining proposed changes to user fees applicable to several municipal services. The report, as
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His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret Brooke returned to Canada in May 2025 after completing Operation PROJECTION, a deployment that included visits to South America, Antarctica, and the Caribbean, according to the Department of National Defence. The mission began on January 10, 2025, and, according to the department, marked
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Blue Harbour brand Raw White Shrimp is being recalled in British Columbia due to undeclared sulphites, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The recall notice was issued on May 14, 2025. CFIA states that the recall applies to multiple formats of raw white shrimp. Consuming products with undeclared
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Employment in Canada changed little in April 2025, with 20,969,000 people employed and the unemployment rate rising to 6.9%, according to the Labour Force Survey released by Statistics Canada. The survey's findings are notable for residents tracking economic trends, as employment stability and changes in