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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Brock Road in Pickering. These restrictions will take place on October 29 and 30. The affected area is from one kilometre north of Fifth Concession Road to 200 metres south of Highway 407. The purpose of the restrictions is to
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A Durham Regional Police Service officer has been charged with Failing to Provide the Necessaries of Life. The charge was brought by the DRPS Professional Standards Unit. The incident in question occurred in March 2024 when the officer allegedly did not provide medical assistance to a person in distress during
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The Regional Municipality of Durham is highlighting Waste Reduction Week from October 21 to 27 as part of Circular Economy Month. This initiative aims to educate residents about waste reduction and the circular economy through daily themes. The themes are as follows: * Monday, October 21: Repair Monday * Tuesday, October 22:
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On October 19, 2024, Canadian ministers Mary Ng and Lawrence MacAulay issued a statement regarding New Zealand's challenge to Canada's dairy tariff rate quota (TRQ) policies under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The ministers expressed disappointment over New Zealand's decision
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Durham Region Transit has announced a detour for Route 905A due to road construction on Windfields Farm Drive. The detour will be in effect from Friday, October 18, starting at 6:00 AM, until Monday, November 18, ending at 7:00 PM. During this period, Route 905A trips will begin
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A 19-year-old male from Whitby has been charged following a drug investigation by the Durham Regional Police Service. The investigation, conducted by the Gun and Gang Unit, culminated in the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Whitby on October 17, 2024. During the search, police seized over
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Durham Region Transit has announced detours for Routes 902 and 502 in Bowmanville due to the Apple Festival on King Street. The detours will be in effect from Friday, October 18 at 6:00 PM to Saturday, October 19 at 7:00 PM, 2024. Route 902 Detour: * Eastbound service will
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On October 17, 2024, members of the Drug Enforcement Unit conducted a drug investigation in Pickering, leading to the arrest of two individuals. Officers executed search warrants on several vehicles and two residences in the area of Kingston Road and Orchard Valley Court. During the operation, three suspects were found
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Durham Region Transit has announced a detour for Route 507 due to a road closure on North Street / Manvers Road in Newcastle. The detour will be in effect from Monday, October 21 to Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Detour Details: * Westbound Trips: The route will operate via Concession Road 3, Arthur
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) has issued safety reminders for users of the Ganaraska Forest during ongoing logging operations. Forest users are advised to exercise caution and yield the right-of-way to logging equipment. The GRCA has highlighted the importance of avoiding parking lots and routes that may conflict with
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The Ontario government has announced the implementation of a permanent framework for target benefit pension plans, effective January 1, 2025. This framework is designed to support the sustainability of multi-employer pension plans, which are commonly used in industries involving skilled trades. These plans allow workers to receive a monthly income
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced a road closure on North Street, also known as Regional Road 17, in Newcastle, part of the Municipality of Clarington. This closure will be in effect from October 21 to December 18. The closure spans from Grady Drive to 550 metres north of