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Durham Region Transit Introduces Late-Night Bus Service for Concert Goers

Justin Barber

Nov 13, 2024

Durham Region Transit (DRT) has announced the introduction of special late-night bus services to accommodate travelers attending the Taylor Swift Eras Tour in Toronto. These services will operate on November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23, 2024. The routes will provide drop-off only services from Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, and Oshawa Stations. Regular overnight services, including On Demand, will continue as scheduled. For more details, the schedule can be accessed through DRT's official website .

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