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The Moonlight Magic & Christmas Market is scheduled to take place in Bowmanville on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The event will feature a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony on Temperance Street at 6:30 PM, accompanied by children's entertainment, carol singing, and
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On December 3, 2024, Canada officially transferred command of the Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) to Turkey. The ceremony took place at the Aksaz Naval Base in Türkiye. Commodore Matthew Coates, who had been in command since July 1, 2024, handed over the leadership to Rear Admiral H. İlker
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The Ontario government has appointed Robert Poirier as a third-party advisor to conduct a governance review of the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (OMERS). This marks the first review of its kind since 2012. The review aims to assess the governance model of OMERS to ensure it aligns with the
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The Municipality of Clarington has announced that its records management database will be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. This will affect access to by-laws, staff reports, and past meeting minutes and agendas. The maintenance is set to occur on Tuesday, December 3, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.
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The Ontario government has introduced the More Convenient Care Act, 2024, aiming to enhance the province's healthcare system. The proposed legislation seeks to improve governance, transparency, and service delivery in healthcare. Key initiatives include the voluntary merger of nine Local Public Health Agencies into four new entities to
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The Durham Region will observe the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, 2024. This day is recognized globally to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The Regional Municipality of Durham has issued a statement highlighting the contributions of individuals with disabilities to the community.
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The Ontario government has announced a change in leadership at Metrolinx, appointing Michael Lindsay as the interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Lindsay, who previously served as President and CEO of Infrastructure Ontario, will assume his new role on December 16, 2024. His primary task will be to oversee the
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Durham Region Transit has announced a temporary relocation of bus stop #1608 on Kingston Road westbound at Glenanna Road. This change is effective immediately and will remain in place until December 20, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The affected routes include Pulse 900, 920, 921, and N1. The temporary stop
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A 29-year-old male who was previously wanted has been returned to Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. This follows the issuance of a Warrant of Committal. Authorities have requested the removal of the individual's image from circulation. For those with further information regarding this incident, Detective Constable
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Durham Region is hosting 'Shop in Durham Week' from December 1 to 7. This initiative encourages residents to support local businesses during the holiday season. The campaign is organized by Durham Tourism in collaboration with the Durham Economic Task Force. A flag-raising ceremony at the Regional Headquarters on
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Durham Region Transit has announced detours for bus routes in Whitby due to the Santa Claus Parade scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2024. The parade will take place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, affecting routes 302 and Pulse 900. Route 302 Baldwin – Brock * The service will operate
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The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has completed the second week of its 2024 Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program. During this period, officers stopped 2,162 vehicles and charged 17 drivers with impaired driving offenses. The RIDE program, conducted across the Region of Durham, resulted in the following