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Ontario Tech University is marking National Volunteer Week, held from Sunday, April 27 to Saturday, May 3, by recognizing the contributions of its volunteers. The university held its annual Chancellor’s Dinner in October 2024 to acknowledge individuals involved in a range of campus activities, according to university sources. National
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Fairway Market brand croissants. According to the CFIA, these croissants may contain egg that is not declared on the product label. The agency advises that people who have an allergy to egg should not consume the recalled product, as
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May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. The Durham Region Health Department advises residents to take measures to prevent Lyme disease, which is transmitted through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. The Health Department reports that blacklegged ticks can be found in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas across Durham Region,
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A 36-year-old man from Whitby has been charged following a human trafficking investigation in Oshawa, according to Durham Regional Police. The Human Trafficking Unit initiated the investigation after receiving information regarding the trafficking of a female victim in Oshawa. Durham Regional Police identified the accused as Jayson Lawton, age 36,
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Ontario Tech University announced it is recognizing its volunteers during National Volunteer Week, which runs from Sunday, April 27 to Saturday, May 3, 2025. According to the university's news release, this recognition highlights the contributions of a wide range of volunteers connected to the university, including students, employees,
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The Municipality of Clarington has issued a notice stating that it will hold a statutory public meeting regarding two planned community areas: the Courtice Glen Secondary Plan Area and the Southwest Courtice Secondary Plan Area. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at
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The Municipality of Clarington will introduce a new Recreational Open Air Burning By-law on March 14, 2024. According to the Municipality, the by-law establishes conditions for recreational fires within Clarington. Under the by-law, open air burning is only permitted for recreational purposes on private property. Fires must be contained in
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) will update destination signs on all of its conventional and On Demand transit vehicles starting April 24, 2025. DRT stated that these updates will change the wording and appearance of the destination information displayed on the vehicles. According to DRT, this update will apply to all
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Durham police reported that a pedestrian was struck by a school bus in Oshawa on Thursday morning. The incident occurred in Oshawa, according to police. Authorities did not provide information regarding the condition of the pedestrian or further details about the circumstances of the collision.
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The Region of Durham has announced that residents are invited to attend free events in recognition of National Public Works Week, from May 19 to 25. According to the Region, activities are scheduled across Durham communities, including Clarington, and are intended to provide information about local public works services. The
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The Ontario government has announced new rules affecting school boards across the province, including those in Clarington. In a statement issued by the government, the measures are described as steps to increase accountability and transparency in how school boards operate. According to the provincial announcement, the new measures will require
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The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) will hold a 'Gowns for Grads' event on Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26, at the Community Safety Village, located at 1129 Athol Street in Whitby. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day,