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Durham Regional Police Service has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a violent sexual assault that occurred in Oshawa. The incident took place on January 8, 2025, at an apartment complex near St. Lawrence Street and Simcoe Street South. The suspect, Evan Sweet, 28, who has no
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Durham Region Transit has announced a temporary closure of Stop #1786, located at Kingston Eastbound @ Glenanna Road. This closure will take place from Monday, January 13 to Friday, January 17, 2025. The closure will impact several transit routes, including Pulse 900, Pulse 916, 920, 921, and N1. Commuters using these
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The Liberal Party of Canada has announced that the leadership vote to select the next leader will conclude on March 9, 2025. This announcement is part of the party's preparations for the leadership race. Individuals wishing to participate in the vote must become Registered Liberals by January 27,
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Clarington, Ontario residents can expect a mostly cloudy Saturday with a 40% chance of flurries throughout the day. Snowfall should end by late morning, leaving behind a mostly cloudy sky, with a local accumulation of roughly 2 cm. Winds will be gentle, reaching speeds up to 15 km/h, and
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According to Statistics Canada, Ontario added 23,000 jobs in December 2024, bringing the total number of jobs created in the province for the year to over 200,000. The job growth was observed across several key industries, including automotive, life sciences, technology, and advanced manufacturing. The Ontario government has
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has introduced six electric buses as part of its E-Mission Zero program. This initiative is aimed at achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2037 through a sustainable network of vehicles, infrastructure, and facilities. These battery electric buses represent the initial phase in DRT's plan
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The Durham Region Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a suspect involved in a violent sexual assault in Oshawa. The incident occurred on January 8, 2025, around 11:05 p.m. in the lobby of an apartment complex near St. Lawrence Street and Simcoe Street South. The suspect,
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The Municipality of Clarington is inviting residents to apply for positions on the review panel for the 2025 Community Funding Program. Applications are open until January 19, 2025. Panel members are expected to contribute over 25 volunteer hours between February and March. Their responsibilities will include reviewing funding applications and
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Today in Clarington, expect a mix of sun and cloud with increasing cloudiness early this afternoon. The high will be around -4°C, with a wind chill making it feel like -16 this morning and -6 by the afternoon. Winds will be mild, up to 15 km/h, and the
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The Canadian government has introduced a new Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefit for part-time students. This announcement was made by the Minister of Seniors, Joanne Thompson. The benefit targets students aged 18–24 whose parents are either disabled or deceased and have contributed to the CPP. Starting January 1, 2025,
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Statistics Canada has published the monthly average retail prices for selected products for November 2024. Released on January 8, 2025, this data provides insights into consumer pricing trends using scanner data sourced directly from Canadian retailers. The report includes a variety of products that are commonly purchased by consumers across
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Ontario has introduced the "Fortress Am-Can" initiative, which aims to enhance energy security and foster economic growth between Canada and the United States. Premier Doug Ford announced the plan, which focuses on utilizing Ontario's energy resources, including nuclear power, to increase energy exports to the U.