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The Region of Durham has announced that National Public Works Week will be observed locally from May 18 to 24, 2025. The week is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of public works employees across Durham Region. Public works staff provide municipal services that affect daily life in the area. According
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Lane restrictions are scheduled on Shirley Road (Regional Road 19) in the Township of Scugog from May 24 to June 20, 2025, according to the Region of Durham. The restrictions will impact both eastbound and westbound lanes between Simcoe Street and 0.5 kilometres east of Graham Road. The Region
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Recreation facilities in Clarington will be open during regular hours on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, according to the Municipality of Clarington. Programs at these facilities will run as scheduled. The Clarington Animal Shelter will also be open for regular hours on Saturday and closed on Sunday. The
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Police charged a 19-year-old Oshawa resident with several firearm offences after two males were shot in the area of John Street West and Simcoe Street South in Oshawa on May 14, 2025, according to Durham Regional Police Service. The incident left an 18-year-old male with a
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Police are looking for two suspects following an armed home invasion reported in the area of Williamson Drive West and Tozer Crescent in Ajax. According to the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), the incident occurred on Monday, April 28, 2025, at about 5:35 p.m. Police say the homeowner
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Comedy Nuggets is scheduled to hold a comedy night at Volt Raceway in Bowmanville on Saturday, May 17, 2025, according to the Municipality of Clarington's official events calendar. The event is listed to take place from 8:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. at 2383 Durham
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Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2025 provincial budget on May 15. According to Ministry of Finance documents, the budget outlines funding for infrastructure projects, health care, job training, and business support measures in response to economic uncertainty and U.S. tariffs. The budget sets out how provincial
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The Municipality of Clarington has condemned anti-Black racist graffiti found at the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, according to an official statement from the municipality. Staff removed the graffiti from the facility after it was discovered. The municipal statement reported the discovery and removal of the graffiti at the
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Hellman's brand Classic Burger Sauce has been recalled due to concerns about bloating and spoilage, according to a notification from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published on May 22, 2025. The CFIA stated that the recall applies to 325 ml bottles of Hellman's Classic Burger
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A Honey Bee Orchard Blossom Walk is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 6275 Liberty Street North, R.R. #5. According to the event listing, guided walks with Farmer Fred and "Billy Bee" will take place each day from 11:00 a.m.
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The Government of Canada announced on May 14, 2025, that it is proposing to reduce the lowest personal income tax rate from 15 per cent to 14 per cent, effective July 1, 2025, pending legislation. The Department of Finance Canada stated this change would benefit nearly 22 million Canadians, with
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His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall is set to leave Halifax, Nova Scotia, on May 14, 2025, to take part in Operation CARIBBE, according to National Defence. The operation is Canada’s contribution to counter-narcotics activities led by the United States under the Joint Interagency Task Force