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Durham Region Transit has announced a detour for the PULSE 901 bus service in downtown Oshawa due to road closures for the Oshawa Bright and Merry Market and Tree Lighting event. The detour will be in effect on Friday, November 15, 2024, from 13:30 to 24:00. The PULSE
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The Ontario government has announced a partnership with Starlink to provide high-speed satellite internet to remote areas. The initiative, named the Ontario Satellite Internet (ONSAT) program, aims to connect 15,000 homes and businesses in underserved regions, including rural and northern communities, starting in June 2025. This program is part
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On November 13, 2024, two men were apprehended in Oshawa following an investigation into a stolen vehicle. The incident occurred around 9:10 p.m. near King Street West and Park Road South. Officers from the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) identified a suspiciously parked SUV and RV, with checks
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has announced that applications for Specialized Services can now be submitted at two locations. Applicants can drop off their forms at the Durham Regional Headquarters located at 605 Rossland Road East in Whitby, or at the DRT Customer Service counter at 110 Westney Road South in
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The Durham Region Transit Executive Committee (TEC) held a meeting on November 6, 2024, to discuss several initiatives and updates related to Durham Region Transit (DRT). Key points from the meeting include: * High School Ambassador Program: DRT has initiated a pilot High School Ambassador Program at Ajax High School for
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has announced that the customer service desk at the Westney location in Ajax will be closed on November 16 and 17, 2024. This closure is due to a planned maintenance project. During this period, in-person services such as inquiries, fare media sales, and lost and found
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The Beaver River Bridge, located east of Beaverton, is now open to traffic. This development follows the installation of a temporary bridge by the Regional Municipality of Durham, with support from the Township of Brock and funding from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. The temporary structure will remain in place
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has installed a new all-way stop at the intersection of Regional Road 50 and Regional Road 51 in Gamebridge. This initiative is part of the Durham Vision Zero strategy, which aims to enhance road safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. The all-way stop requires vehicles
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The Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC) will hold its 54th meeting on Tuesday, November 26, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The meeting will be accessible to the public via live streaming on the Durham Region's official website. The agenda for the meeting is
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The Orono Arena & Community Centre will host a free public skating event on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. This event marks the start of the public skating season and is sponsored by Ontario Power Generation's (OPG) Darlington New Nuclear Project.
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On November 13, 2024, the Durham Greener Buildings program hosted its inaugural Evening of Recognition in Whitby, Ontario. This event acknowledged buildings in the Durham Region that excelled in energy efficiency throughout 2023. The program, launched in January 2024 in collaboration with Windfall Ecology Centre, aims to promote energy efficiency
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On October 7, 2024, at approximately 10:50 a.m., police responded to a call regarding an armed individual in Oshawa, near Bond Street East and Simcoe Street North. Two males were involved in a physical altercation, resulting in one being stabbed. Both individuals were taken into custody without incident.