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Ontario Premier Doug Ford released a statement on the results of the federal election. According to the official statement issued from Toronto, Ford said, "On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I want to congratulate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the newly elected Members of Parliament." Ford stated,
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The Ontario government has announced proposed legislation intended to provide police and prosecutors with additional tools to address auto theft. According to the government's announcement, the bill, if passed, would create new offences related to the possession of and tampering with devices used to steal vehicles. The proposal
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has announced that service changes will take effect on May 5, 2025. According to DRT, these changes will impact Routes 502, 922, and 901 in various parts of Durham Region. For Route 502, DRT states that the schedule will be adjusted to coordinate with train times
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Durham Region Transit has stated that bus routes 902 and 502 will be detoured in Bowmanville on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The detour will be in place from the start of service until approximately 7:00 p.m., due to the Maplefest Festival taking place on King Street. According to
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has announced that Public Information Centres (PICs) will take place throughout March, giving residents a chance to learn about the 2024 service plans and provide feedback. DRT stated that these sessions are intended to share details about transit initiatives for the year and invite input on
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According to event organizers, the annual Maple Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the downtown main street in Bowmanville. The organizers state that the festival will include maple-themed offerings and participation by local vendors. Temporary street closures in downtown
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The Ontario government has introduced new legislation that would expand police authority and increase penalties for certain offenders. According to a news release issued on June 6, 2024, the proposed bill addresses individuals identified as repeat and violent offenders. If enacted, the legislation would allow police to conduct warrantless searches
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Event organizers have announced that several roads in Historic Downtown Bowmanville will be closed on Saturday, May 4, 2024, for Maplefest. The roads affected are King Street from Scugog Street to George Street, Division Street from Church Street to King Street, Temperance Street from Church Street to King Street, and
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Durham Region has announced upcoming construction on Kingston Road (Regional Road 2) in the Town of Ajax. The work will take place between Harwood Avenue and Ritchie Avenue/Galea Drive. According to Durham Region, this construction project is scheduled to begin along the specified section of Kingston Road. The notice
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Ontario Tech University in Oshawa reported raising $13.3 million through its Tech with a Conscience fundraising campaign during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. The university stated this represents a 45 per cent increase over the previous year and is the highest annual fundraising total in its history.
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The Gowns for Grads program in east Ottawa provided formal attire to more than 500 high school students during the 2024 graduation season, according to program organizers. This figure represents the largest number of students served in a single year since the initiative began. Gowns for Grads collects and distributes
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Ontario Tech University in Oshawa reported raising $13.3 million in donations between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025, a figure the university describes as its highest annual fundraising total to date. According to Ontario Tech, this amount represents a 45 percent increase over the previous fiscal year and