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On December 8, 2024, a pedestrian was found deceased in a ditch along Regional Highway 2, east of Stapleton Road in Clarington. The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) reported that the incident occurred during a snow event on the evening of December 7, 2024. The victim, a 31-year-old male, was
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The Municipality of Clarington has announced that forestry work will be conducted in several residential areas in the coming weeks. This work, known as block pruning, is intended to promote safe tree structures and improve tree health. The activities will include removing dead, diseased, broken, or dangerous branches, pruning for
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The Clarington Public Library is hosting a series of "Mrs. Claus Storytime" events across multiple locations in December 2024. These events are scheduled as follows: * Courtice Library: Wednesday, December 11, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am * Bowmanville Library: Tuesday, December 17, from 10:30 am to
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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reported its enforcement activities in the Southern Ontario Region for the period from January 1 to October 31, 2024. During this time, the CBSA intercepted 392 firearms and 2,819 weapons, and seized 4,083 kilograms of narcotics. Additionally, 1,742,976 kilograms of
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On December 8, 2024, a fatal single-vehicle collision occurred in Courtice, Clarington. The incident took place at approximately 10:00 a.m. on Courtice Road, just south of Pebblestone Road. The vehicle, identified as a white crew cab Dodge Ram, was traveling northbound when it veered off the road, entered
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has submitted an application to the Minister of Transport under the Canadian Navigable Waters Act. This application concerns the replacement of the Siloam Bridge located over the Pefferlaw River in the Township of Uxbridge. The bridge is situated on Durham Regional Road 8 at coordinates
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The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has completed the third week of its 2024 Festive RIDE program. During this period, over 4,000 vehicles were stopped, resulting in 16 impaired driving charges. The initiative, aimed at reducing impaired driving, saw a significant increase in roadside breath tests and Highway Traffic
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The Region of Durham is inviting residents to apply for volunteer positions on the Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC). This committee provides advice to the Works Committee on topics such as waste diversion, management, and environmental performance related to the Durham York Energy Centre. Application Details: * Deadline:
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Residents of Durham Region are invited to apply for volunteer positions on the Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC). This committee provides advice on waste diversion, waste management, and environmental performance related to the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC), an energy-from-waste facility. Application Details: * Deadline: Applications must be
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The Clarington Public Library is hosting an event titled "Rudolph's Tales" at multiple locations this December. The event will take place at the Newcastle Library on December 12, 2024, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, and at the Courtice Library on December 18, 2024, during
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On December 8, 2024, three individuals escaped from the Laval Immigration Holding Centre in Quebec. The individuals have been identified as Bryan Ulises Moya Rojas, Diego Nicolas Flores Sepulveda, and Daniel Eliseo Gonzalez Ihrig, all Chilean nationals. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued arrest warrants and is collaborating
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The Clarington Council has submitted a formal request for the redistribution of a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and Goods and Services Tax (GST) to municipalities. This proposal was discussed during the General Government Committee meeting on December 2, 2024, and aims to secure sustainable funding for local