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The Ontario government has introduced a legislative proposal aimed at accelerating the construction of certain highway projects. The proposed legislation, known as the Building Highways Faster Act, seeks to prioritize projects such as Highway 413, the Bradford Bypass, and the Garden City Skyway bridge. If passed, the act would streamline
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Two young males from Pickering have been charged following an incident involving a robbery at knife-point in Ajax. The event took place on October 16, 2024, around 6:40 p.m. near Rossland Road West and Church Street North. According to police reports, two male youths allegedly stole a scooter
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Bloor Street West in Oshawa. These restrictions will be in effect from October 17 to December 17. The affected area is from east of Thornton Road South to Stevenson Road South. The restrictions are necessary to facilitate the relocation of
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The Region of Durham will conduct its annual test of the nuclear public alerting system on October 29 and 30. This system is intended to notify residents in the event of an emergency at the nuclear-generating stations located in Clarington and Pickering. The testing will occur during daytime hours over
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced the development of a Poverty Response Program (PRP) on October 17, coinciding with the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. The PRP aims to address the increasing number of people experiencing poverty in the region by outlining actions to support poverty reduction.
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The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) are organizing an information session about the Lake Ontario Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program. The event is scheduled for Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. It will
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The Municipality of Clarington has approved a budget of up to $1,000,000 for the repair of the Scugog Street storm sewer outfall. This decision was made during the General Government Committee meeting held on October 7, 2024. The funding for this project will be sourced from the Ontario
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Applefest is set to take place in Historic Downtown Bowmanville on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature a variety of apple-related products from local growers, including fresh apples, apple cider, pies, and more. Visitors can also enjoy an artisan and
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The Ontario government has announced funding for supportive housing projects in the Regional Municipality of Durham. Over $8 million has been allocated through the Social Services Relief Fund, with an additional $3 million provided in partnership with the Government of Canada via the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative. This funding aims
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The waste management facilities in Oshawa and Brock will experience temporary closures to facilitate the installation of new scales. The Oshawa Waste Management Facility, located at 1640 Ritson Road North, will be closed from October 19 to October 24, reopening on October 25 at 8 a.m. Meanwhile, the Brock
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Durham College in Whitby, Ontario, has introduced a new Electric Drive Vehicle Technician (EDVT) program. This program is one of only two available in Ontario and aims to prepare students for careers in the electric and hybrid vehicle sector. The program is designed to address the growing demand for skilled
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The Government of Canada has announced a funding initiative aimed at supporting the cereal industry in Canada. On October 15, 2024, Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, announced that up to $7.3 million will be allocated to Cereals Canada. This funding is part of the AgriMarketing Program