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The Durham Region Health Department has issued a reminder for residents living within 10 kilometers of the Pickering and Darlington nuclear generating stations to ensure they have potassium iodide (KI) tablets. These tablets are intended to reduce the risk of thyroid cancer in the event of a radioactive iodine release.
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National Non-Smoking Week: January 19 to 25 Clarington residents are informed of National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW), observed from January 19 to 25. This week is dedicated to increasing awareness about the health risks associated with tobacco use and encouraging efforts to quit. The Durham Region Health Department reports that tobacco
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Authorities are searching for two individuals following an incident involving incendiary devices at a home in Oshawa. The event took place on January 15, 2025, around 8:40 p.m. near Valley Drive and Phillip Murray Avenue. According to the police, two suspects arrived at the location in a dark-colored
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The Durham Region Police Service is seeking three suspects following an attempted car theft in Pickering. The incident involved an attempt to steal a vehicle, though specific details about the suspects or the vehicle have not been disclosed by the authorities. The police are actively investigating the case and have
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A 22-year-old male was arrested in Oshawa with a loaded handgun following a drug and firearm investigation. The arrest was carried out by the Durham Region Police Service. The individual was found in possession of the firearm during the investigation, which is part of ongoing efforts to address drug-related activities
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced the completion of Project Genesis, a broadband initiative under Durham OneNet. This project, involving both public and private sectors, was funded by federal, provincial, and regional sources. Project Genesis aims to establish broadband infrastructure to connect underserved communities and enhance regional services across
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The Durham Region Film Commission (Film Durham) will host a Film and Television Industry Career Fair on Monday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event is set to take place at the Durham College and Ontario Tech University Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre in
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A shooting incident occurred on January 14, 2025, at around 10:05 p.m. in Pickering, Ontario, resulting in injuries to a youth. The event took place at a residential complex on Kingston Road. The Durham Regional Police Service reported that the injured individual was taken to a Toronto-area trauma
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The Durham Environment & Climate Advisory Committee (DECAC) is inviting applications for a youth member position. This opportunity is open to high school students in the Durham Region who are in Grade 10, 11, or 12 and have an interest in environmental issues. Applicants are required to attend DECAC meetings
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A 24-year-old Oshawa resident has been charged following a collision that resulted in serious injuries to a motorcyclist in the Township of Scugog. The incident took place on July 20, 2024, at the intersection of Regional Road 57 and Nestleton Road. According to the Durham Regional Police Service, the motorcyclist,
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A 13-year-old cyclist was fatally injured in a collision in Ajax, as reported by the Durham Regional Police Service. The incident took place on November 7, 2024, involving a black 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe driven by a 44-year-old woman from Ajax. The vehicle was turning from Stevensgate Drive onto Rossland
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A 15-year-old male from Whitby, reported missing, has been safely located, as confirmed by the Durham Region Police Service. The teenager was found safe, though details regarding the circumstances of his disappearance and recovery have not been released. The police service expressed gratitude to the public for their assistance during