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Durham Region Transit and Unifor Local 222 have reached a tentative agreement, according to an announcement from the Regional Municipality of Durham. The agreement remains subject to a ratification vote by Unifor Local 222 members, who represent operators, maintenance staff, customer service representatives, and other personnel. According to the announcement,
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The Ontario government has announced that the City of Toronto will receive $67,199,200 through the second round of the Building Faster Fund. The province reported this decision on June 6, stating that funding is awarded to municipalities that achieve at least 80 percent of their designated housing targets.
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Physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and registered practical nurses licensed in the United States will be able to work in Ontario health care settings for up to six months without registering with Ontario’s regulatory colleges, starting June 5, 2025, according to an announcement from the Ontario Ministry of Health.
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) announced on June 6, 2025, that it has reached a tentative agreement with Unifor Local 222. DRT stated that all transit services will continue as scheduled. The agreement will require ratification by both Unifor Local 222 members and the Durham Region Transit Commission before it comes
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) and Unifor Local 222 have reached a tentative agreement, according to a DRT announcement on Friday evening. Unifor Local 222 represents operators, maintenance staff, customer service representatives, and other personnel. The tentative agreement is subject to a ratification vote by Unifor Local 222 members. According to
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A burn ban is in effect for Clarington as of Friday, June 6, 2025, according to Clarington Emergency and Fire Services. The restriction was issued because of poor air quality and reduced visibility linked to ongoing wildfires in Canada, the service said. This action affects all properties within Clarington and
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has announced detours for routes 409, 419, 901, and N2 from Friday, June 6, 2025, to Wednesday, June 18, 2025, due to a road closure on Windfields Farm Drive between Thoroughbred Street and Simcoe Street. According to DRT, routes 409 and 419 will detour using Britannia
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Durham Region has announced lane restrictions on Regional Highway 47 in the Township of Uxbridge. These restrictions will be in place from June 9 until August 26, 2025. Work schedules may be affected by weather conditions, according to the Region. According to Durham Region, the affected section runs from 900
Members of Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) East Division will hold Community Safety Day at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex in Bowmanville on Saturday, June 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. DRPS states that the event will include activity displays, opportunities to view police vehicles,
Durham Regional Police Service investigators have released new images of a suspect connected to an assault with a weapon in Oshawa. The incident took place on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., near Steeplechase Street and Windfields Farm Drive. This information is important for Oshawa residents
Bornibus brand Tehina is being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The affected product is a 240-gram container with UPC 3592860018907 and code 5013HB 01/2027. It was sold at The Market Garden, located at 810 Catherine St., Victoria, British Columbia. According
Durham Region has announced that lane restrictions will take place on Simcoe Street (Regional Road 2) in the Township of Scugog from June 9 to September 1. The Region states that these restrictions will extend from 200 metres south of Old Simcoe Road to 800 metres north of Scugog Line
Expect a mild Friday in Clarington with a high near 20°C and a mix of sun and cloud. Winds will be gentle through much of the day. By evening, temperatures will cool down to around 10°C, so a light jacket may come in handy if you’re out
Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has announced the return of Operation Freeze, a program in which officers distribute coupons for free Froster drinks to youth observed exhibiting positive behaviour in the community. According to DRPS, the initiative launched on June 5, 2025, and coupons can be redeemed at any Circle
Durham Region Transit (DRT) will temporarily close stop #381 on Taunton Road eastbound at Anderson Street starting Monday, June 9, 2025. The closure will remain in effect until further notice, according to DRT. The closure affects DRT routes 319 and 915, which normally serve this stop. Passengers are advised by
The Durham Region Health Department has released a report stating that climate change is expected to increase the spread and incidence of vector-borne diseases among residents of Durham Region and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, as well as other Indigenous Peoples in the area. The report, titled "
Durham Region Transit (DRT) will detour Route 302 in Brooklin on June 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. because of road closures for the Brooklin Spring Fair Parade. The temporary detour affects regular stop locations during the parade hours, with some stops unavailable, according
A 49-year-old man died following a motorcycle collision on Trulls Road, north of Bloor Street in Courtice, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, according to Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). Police said the collision occurred at about 5:00 p.m. when the southbound motorcycle left the roadway and entered a
The Municipality of Clarington announced on June 5, 2025, the launch of the "Together, We Are Clarington" campaign. According to municipal officials, the initiative encourages residents, organizations, and businesses to take action against racism, discrimination, and hate in the community. Municipal officials stated that the campaign was launched