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Regional Council in Durham Region has approved $750,000 in funding for local non-profit organizations for 2025. According to the Region, the funding is intended to address food insecurity and poverty, and will be distributed through the Sustainable Food Security Fund and the Thriving Communities Fund, both part of
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Durham Regional Police are searching for Howard, an 85-year-old man reported missing from Clarington. According to police, Howard was last seen at his residence on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at approximately 7:45 a.m. Police and Howard’s family have expressed concern for his well-being. The
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Adult mosquitoes collected in Uxbridge have tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the Durham Region Health Department. This brings the total number of batches testing positive for the virus in Durham Region this season to 26, including five in Clarington, nine in Oshawa, four in Ajax, six in
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On August 22, 2025, Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) held a graduation ceremony for 100 youth completing the Summer Youth in Policing (YIP) Initiative. The eight-week program included activities across Durham Region. The YIP program, according to DRPS, provided opportunities for youth to engage in various events and community
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Durham Regional Police are seeking help from the public to identify a man following a reported indecent act in Oshawa on August 21, 2025. According to police, the incident took place at approximately 10:00 p.m. near Simcoe Street South and First Avenue, where a man allegedly exposed himself
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All branches of the Clarington Library, Museums & Archives (CLMA) will be closed on Monday, September 1 for Labour Day, according to information posted on the organization’s website. Regular hours will be in effect for all locations on Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31. This closure impacts those
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Motorists travelling on rural roads in Durham Region may encounter temporary delays from early fall to late fall due to slow-moving farm equipment. According to an announcement from the Region of Durham dated August 27, 2025, this is attributed to the movement of farm machinery between fields during the
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Durham College updated its website on August 27, 2025, to provide information on student resources, services, and support for the upcoming school year. The material is published on the college’s official website. The page organizes details for future students, current students, mature students, Indigenous students, international students, and those
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Metrolinx has announced that five properties will be demolished along Simcoe Street South in Oshawa between August 18 and December 24, 2025, as part of the Bowmanville Extension to the Lakeshore East GO rail line. Delsan AIM Environmental Services will be responsible for the demolition and removal activities at these
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Health Canada announced a recall on August 25, 2025, for Lars brand dining furniture due to lead levels in the black coatings of certain metal parts that exceed the allowable limit. The recall applies to Lars Counter Chair, Lars Counter Wood Top and Metal Base, Lars Tabletop Center Glass Insert,
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A community vaccination event will take place in Oshawa on Wednesday, August 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to the Region of Durham. The event is scheduled for 1540 Ritson Road South, where a Durham Region Transit bus will be parked at the roundabout. The Region
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On Sunday, August 24, 2025, more than 500 residents gathered at Orono Park in Clarington for the first Mayor & Council BBQ, according to the Municipality. The event featured food, games, and activities for families throughout the afternoon. Municipal officials stated that the event was organized following community discussions as