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All-Way Stop to be Installed at Highway 2 and Newtonville Road

Justin Barber

Nov 13, 2024

The Regional Municipality of Durham, in collaboration with the Municipality of Clarington, is set to install a new all-way stop at the intersection of Regional Highway 2 and Newtonville Road (Regional Road 18) in Clarington. This installation is part of the Durham Vision Zero initiative, which aims to enhance road safety.

The installation is scheduled for November 14, although adverse weather conditions could affect the timeline. The new traffic control measure will require vehicles approaching the intersection from all directions to stop and yield to the first vehicle or road user that has come to a complete stop.

Durham Vision Zero is a strategy involving multiple agencies, focused on creating safer roads for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.

Transit Detours for Pickering Santa Parade on November 23, 2024

Durham Region Transit has announced detours for several bus routes in Pickering due to road closures for the Santa Claus Parade. The detours will be in effect on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. * Route 112: Buses will operate via Kingston Road, Brock Road,

Oshawa Youth Charged Following Knife Threat Incident

A 15-year-old male from Oshawa has been charged with uttering threats following an incident at the Oshawa GO station. On November 21, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers responded to reports of an armed individual in the parking lot of the station, located at 915 Bloor Street West.

Ontario Allocates $92 Million for Provincial Research Initiatives

The Ontario government has announced a financial commitment of over $92 million to support research initiatives across the province. This funding is allocated through the Ontario Research Fund and aims to assist universities, colleges, research institutes, and hospitals in Ontario. The funding will be distributed to more than 200 projects,

Ontario Proposes Legislation to Enhance Firefighter Cancer Coverage

The Ontario government has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at expanding cancer coverage for firefighters. The proposed changes include reducing the required duration of service for primary-site kidney cancer coverage from 20 to 10 years, and removing the age limit for primary-site colorectal cancer diagnosis. These adjustments are intended

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Transit Detours for Pickering Santa Parade on November 23, 2024

Oshawa Youth Charged Following Knife Threat Incident

Ontario Allocates $92 Million for Provincial Research Initiatives

Ontario Proposes Legislation to Enhance Firefighter Cancer Coverage