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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
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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
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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
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced the recall of Delmar Foods brand Buttermilk Ranch Dressing. The recall was issued because the product contains mustard and anchovy, which are not listed on the label. The CFIA stated that people who are allergic to mustard or anchovy should not consume
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The Ontario government announced new actions aimed at protecting provincial parks and public spaces. According to the official statement, these actions include increased enforcement of existing regulations, with a focus on preventing damage to park property, littering, and other prohibited activities. The government stated that enforcement officers' presence will
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has introduced the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, according to an announcement from DRT. The program is intended to support passengers with disabilities that may not be immediately visible. DRT reports that passengers participating in the program can wear a Sunflower symbol, such as on a lanyard
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A 37-year-old woman suffered what police described as life-altering injuries after a two-vehicle collision in Uxbridge on Sunday evening, according to the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). DRPS stated that officers were called to a collision on Davis Drive, east of Concession Road 6, shortly after
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of Le Chef et moi brand Chicken Meatballs in Marinara Sauce due to undeclared milk. The initial recall warning was issued on June 7, 2024, and an update with additional product information followed on June 8, 2024 after the CFIA
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Alberta Health has issued an advisory marking June as Rabies Awareness Month, reminding residents to avoid contact with bats and other wildlife that may carry the rabies virus. According to Alberta Health, rabies can be transmitted through the bite or scratch of an infected animal to both humans and pets.