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Durham Transit Customer Service to Close Early on November 20

Justin Barber

Nov 20, 2024

Durham Region Transit (DRT) has announced that its customer service desk and call centre will close earlier than usual today, November 20, 2024. The closure is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. The services are expected to resume normal operations the following day, November 21, 2024, at 7:00 a.m.

The early closure is attributed to unforeseen circumstances, as stated by DRT. No further details have been provided regarding the nature of these circumstances.

Residents and transit users in the Clarington area and the broader Durham Region are advised to plan accordingly for any inquiries or assistance they may require from DRT's customer service during this period. Regular service hours will resume as scheduled tomorrow.

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Ontario Allocates $92 Million for Provincial Research Initiatives

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Weather report for Nov 23, 2024

For Saturday, November 23, 2024, in Clarington, Ontario: * Today: Expect increasing cloudiness with a high of 8°C. There's a 70% chance of showers late this morning and into the afternoon. Winds will become northwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h. The UV index is

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