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On September 18, 2024, Minister Sean Fraser sent a letter to all Canadian provinces and territories, requesting collaboration with the federal government to address homelessness and encampments. The letter proposed additional funding of $250 million, as outlined in Budget 2024, contingent on provinces matching contributions. This funding is part of
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His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Montréal has returned to its home port in Halifax, Nova Scotia, after a six-month deployment in the Indo-Pacific region as part of Operation HORIZON. This operation is part of Canada's strategy to maintain a presence in the Indo-Pacific to support peace and
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On October 20, 2024, a man was arrested in Pickering after allegedly trespassing on properties and assaulting police officers. The incident occurred around 9:00 p.m. in the area of Mockingbird Square and Mourning Dove Lane. Officers from the West Division responded to calls about a suspicious individual knocking
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Rossland Road East in Oshawa. These restrictions will be in place from October 22 to October 25, with the possibility of schedule changes due to unfavorable weather conditions. The affected area is between Minto Street and Oshawa Boulevard North. The
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On October 19, 2024, a collision occurred at the intersection of Rossland Road West and Ravenscroft Road in Ajax. A motorcycle collided with an SUV, after which the motorcycle driver fled the scene on foot. Durham Regional Police Service officers, assisted by Air1 and the K9 Unit, located the individual
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions at the intersection of Wilson Road South and Wentworth Street East in Oshawa. These restrictions are due to ongoing repairs of a watermain break. The eastbound curb lane at Wentworth and Wilson is closed, and all lanes are completely closed on
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On October 20, 2024, at approximately 5:15 a.m., a break-and-enter occurred at a Rogers Wireless store located at 7-1420 Regional Highway 2 in Courtice. According to the Durham Regional Police Service, four male suspects broke the glass entry door and took various electronics. They loaded the items into
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Three individuals have been charged following a traffic stop in Oshawa where a significant quantity of drugs was discovered. On October 20, 2024, at approximately 4:30 a.m., officers from the Central West Division conducted a traffic stop near Olive Avenue and Cadillac Avenue South. Upon approach, the driver
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On October 21, 2024, Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. These reforms are intended to address issues within the program and ensure it aligns with current labour market needs. Effective November 8, 2024, the starting hourly wage
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The governments of Canada and Ontario are collaborating to support fruit producers in the region through the Growing Future Opportunities Initiative. This initiative, funded by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, involves a $4.4 million allocation aimed at assisting 128 producers of apples, tender fruits, and table grapes. The initiative
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On October 19, 2024, at approximately 2:55 p.m., police officers from the West Division responded to a report of an armed individual at the intersection of Harwood Avenue South and Kings Crescent in Ajax. A woman was allegedly seen waving a machete-style knife and pointing it at a
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) has announced the commencement of public consultations on the Draft Watershed-Based Resource Management Strategy. These consultations will continue until November 18, 2024. The strategy aims to assist the GRCA in improving the delivery of programs and services related to watershed management. In addition, the