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Prestonvale Road Closed Due to Damage from Heavy Rain

Justin Barber

Jul 21, 2024

Prestonvale Road is closed due to damage caused by heavy rain. A hard road closure is located approximately 60 metres north of 1285 Prestonvale Road. Soft road closures are located at Prestonvale Road and Jack Potts Way and Baseline Road and Cigas Road. This road closure will be in effect until further notice. Hard road closures block the entire road, preventing motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles from passing. Soft road closures allow local traffic to access homes, businesses, or properties up until the point of a hard road closure.

Armed Robbery at Clarington Gas Station

On September 15, 2024, at approximately 10:10 p.m., an armed robbery occurred at the Esso Gas Station located at 1451 Regional Highway 2 in Clarington. A male suspect entered the gas station and demanded cash from an employee while threatening with a knife. The suspect fled the scene

Community Sessions Announced for Bowmanville Hospital Redevelopment

Lakeridge Health has announced two community visioning sessions to discuss the redevelopment of Bowmanville Hospital. The sessions will be held on October 22, 2024, in-person at Bowmanville Hospital, and on October 30, 2024, virtually via Zoom. These sessions aim to present the latest redevelopment plans and gather community feedback. The

Ontario Expands Employment Services to Three New Regions

The Ontario government has announced the expansion of its integrated employment services to three additional regions: Toronto, Northeast Ontario, and Northwest Ontario. This expansion is part of the Employment Services Transformation (EST) initiative aimed at connecting jobseekers, including those on social assistance and people with disabilities, to employment opportunities. David

New All-Way Stop to be Installed at Simcoe Street South and Harbour Road in Oshawa

The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced the installation of a new all-way stop at the intersection of Simcoe Street South (Regional Road 2) and Harbour Road in Oshawa. The installation is tentatively scheduled for September 25, though weather conditions may affect this timeline. The new traffic control measure will

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Armed Robbery at Clarington Gas Station

Community Sessions Announced for Bowmanville Hospital Redevelopment

Ontario Expands Employment Services to Three New Regions

New All-Way Stop to be Installed at Simcoe Street South and Harbour Road in Oshawa