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The Ontario government has announced an expansion of the Basic Constable Training (BCT) program at the Ontario Police College. Starting in 2025, the program will increase its capacity by 80 recruits annually, prioritizing small, medium-sized, and First Nation police services. This expansion will bring the total number of officers trained
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Temperance Street in Bowmanville will be closed on October 15 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the reopening ceremony of Veterans’ Square. The closure will affect the area between Church Street and the cenotaph, with a soft closure at King Street West. Hard closures will prevent all
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Police in Bowmanville are seeking information regarding a sexual assault incident that occurred on October 6, 2024. The incident took place around 5:30 p.m. in the area of Jollow Drive and Concession Road 3. According to the police, a female met a male on Tinder who introduced her
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The Taxpayers' Ombudsperson, François Boileau, has released the 2023–2024 annual report titled 'Fair Access to Service.' This report was presented in the House of Commons by Iqra Khalid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue. The report covers the activities of the Office of the
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In August 2024, Statistics Canada reported changes in farm product prices across various provinces. Prices for grains, oilseeds, specialty crops, cattle, hogs, poultry, eggs, and dairy products were released. Durum wheat prices experienced their 11th consecutive monthly decline, with a 10.6% drop in Saskatchewan and a 7.0% decrease
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A 20-year-old male is in critical condition following a motorcycle accident in Ajax. The incident occurred on October 9, 2024, at approximately 9:55 p.m. The individual was riding a black Yamaha motorcycle eastbound on Dowty Road when he lost control and veered off the road. Emergency services transported
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A 66-year-old man from Oshawa has been arrested in connection with a series of sexual assaults that reportedly occurred from 1996 to the present. The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) initiated an investigation in February 2024 after an adult came forward to report historical sexual assaults that began when they
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The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced a financial commitment to support agricultural projects in Ontario. A total of $12.2 million has been allocated to 213 projects aimed at enhancing the resilience and health of agricultural lands. This funding is part of the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program, which
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On October 7, 2024, the General Government Committee of Clarington met to discuss the Open Air Burn By-law. The committee decided to refer the by-law back to municipal staff for further review, with a report anticipated by the end of the year. This review will consider scenarios two and three
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The Region of Durham has launched a video series titled "Stories of Resilience" to coincide with World Homeless Day on October 10. The series aims to highlight the experiences of individuals facing homelessness in the area. It includes personal stories from people like Camilla, who became homeless due
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A 13-year-old girl has been taken into custody following an incident in Oshawa where she allegedly threatened another youth with a knife. The altercation occurred on October 8, 2024, around 4:35 p.m. near Simcoe Street North and Britannia Avenue. Police from the Central West Division responded to reports
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The Diane Hamre Recreation Complex pool in Clarington will be closed for renovations starting December 3, 2024. The closure is expected to last approximately eight weeks. The primary focus of the renovation is to replace the dehumidification unit, which manages the pool deck's environment, including cooling, humidity, and