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Ontario Tech University in Oshawa received a $1 million gift from the Sienna for Seniors Foundation to create the Sienna Senior Living Research Centre for Healthy Aging and Happiness. Ontario Tech announced the donation April 10, 2026. According to the university, the new centre is intended to support research and
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Durham Region plans to clean watermains in Greenbank on April 27 and 28, with work scheduled during the day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to a notice posted on the region’s website. The region has contracted IQ Environmental to carry out the cleaning. The work
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Lane restrictions are planned on Thickson Road South (Regional Road 26) in Whitby from April 13 to April 22 while Durham Region replaces watermain valves between Victoria Street East (Regional Road 22) and Wentworth Street (Regional Road 60). The restrictions will affect travel on that stretch of Thickson Road South
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The Region of Durham will host a free Home Energy and Electric Vehicle (EV) Expo on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Regional Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, in Whitby. According to the region, the expo will provide information about home electrification and electric
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Durham Region says it will clean watermains in Newcastle overnight from May 4 to May 29, 2026, as part of regular maintenance of its water supply system. The region has hired IQ Environmental to do the work, which is scheduled each night from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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Durham Region says it will run its spring curbside battery collection from April 20 to 24 for households across the region that currently receive curbside collection services, with pickup taking place on each home’s green bin collection day. Residents are asked to put used household batteries in a clear,
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Ontario Tech University says an Oshawa-based researcher, Dr. Carolyn McGregor, co-led a Canadian Space Agency-funded project with CGI that produced a prototype medical “health pod” called Harmony. In an April 6 university announcement, Ontario Tech also said McGregor leads a Canadian Space Agency-funded Space Health study
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Durham Regional Chair John Henry said in an April 2 statement issued in Whitby that the province will appoint regional chairs instead of having them elected. Henry said the change would mean residents of Durham Region would no longer elect the person who leads the upper-tier municipality if the
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Clarington residents can provide feedback on the municipality’s draft Waterfront Strategy until Thursday, April 30, 2026, and an in-person open house is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex (Hall 2). The Municipality of Clarington
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Water conservation measures are in effect in Blackstock, in the Township of Scugog, from March 27 to April 27. Durham Region says the measures are tied to ongoing upgrades and construction at the Blackstock municipal well site. The Region is asking all municipal water supply customers in Blackstock to discontinue
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Ontario Fire Code rules that took effect Jan. 1, 2026 require carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in existing homes, multi-unit dwellings and care occupancies with an attached garage or appliances that use natural gas, propane, oil or wood. The rules require alarms on every level and outside each sleeping area.
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Ontario Tech University in Oshawa has launched EDGE, a private training company that the university describes as “powered by” Ontario Tech and focused on executive learning and rapid skills development. The launch was announced March 25. The university’s announcement positions EDGE as a training option for organizations seeking short-