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Durham College, located in Oshawa, Ontario, has announced the launch of four new programs set to begin in the fall of 2025. The programs include the Electric Drive Vehicle Technician diploma, Environmental Technician diploma, Immigration Case Management graduate certificate, and Interior Decorating diploma. The Electric Drive Vehicle Technician program is
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The Municipality of Clarington has announced road closures in Bowmanville Cemetery, located at 1330 Haines Street, as part of ongoing maintenance work. The closures are scheduled to begin on October 28, 2024, and are expected to last approximately one month. The maintenance involves paving and concrete works, which may be
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In August 2024, the number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits rose by 7,400, marking a 1.5% increase. This is the third rise in four months, following a period of stability from September 2023 to April 2024. Year-over-year, the number of regular EI beneficiaries increased by
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Ritson Road South in Oshawa. These restrictions will be in place from October 28 to December 6, 2024. The affected area extends from Viola Avenue to Mitchell Avenue. The purpose of the restrictions is to facilitate the safe repair of
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The Industrial Product Price Index (IPPI) and Raw Materials Price Index (RMPI) for September 2024 have shown a decrease in prices for products manufactured in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, the IPPI fell by 0.6% from August to September and decreased by 0.9% compared to the previous year.
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Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is hosting a free public skating event at the Orono Arena & Community Centre. The event is scheduled for Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. This marks the first public skate of the season and is part of OPG'
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On October 22, 2024, at approximately 8:40 p.m., police responded to a shooting in a residential area near Oxford Street and Wentworth Street West in Oshawa. Two male suspects were observed fleeing the scene after gunshots were reported. Upon arrival, officers found multiple shell casings but no reported
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Durham Region is inviting children and youth aged 18 and under to participate in a drawing challenge titled "What does water mean to you?". This initiative is part of the region's recognition of "Imagine a Day Without Water", a global day of education and
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Durham Region Transit has announced a temporary detour for Route 905C due to road construction on Water Street. The detour will be in effect from Monday, October 28, 2024, at 6:00 AM until Friday, November 1, 2024, at 5:00 PM. During this period, Route 905C will bypass the
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Forestry work is currently underway in several residential areas of Courtice, Ontario. The work involves block pruning, a process aimed at maintaining safe tree structures and improving tree health. This includes the removal of dead, diseased, or dangerous branches, pruning for clearance over roadways and walkways, and trimming branches that
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Durham Region, in collaboration with Environmental 360 Solutions, has been awarded the 2024 Prestige Public Private Partnership award by the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association. This accolade acknowledges the region's battery recycling program, which has been operational since 2012. The program has successfully diverted approximately 454,000
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has recently implemented a new traffic signal at the intersection of Brock Road and Pickering Parkway in Pickering. This modification involves the installation of a fully protected left-turn signal for vehicles turning southbound to eastbound. The objective of this change is to enhance safety and