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Shaun Fairfax, a 25-year-old male with no fixed address, has been arrested as part of a human trafficking investigation by the Durham Region Police Service (DRPS). The arrest occurred on December 30, 2024, in Toronto. Fairfax faces several charges, including trafficking in persons under 18 years, deriving material benefit from
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John Henry, the Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham, has issued a new year greeting to the residents of Durham Region. In a statement released on behalf of the Durham Regional Council, Henry extended wishes for a healthy, safe, and happy new year to
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for President's Choice brand Mediterranean Sea Salts and Himalayan Pink Rock Salts due to contamination with plastic pieces. These products have been distributed across Canada. The CFIA has classified this as a Class 3 recall, indicating that the
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A 40-year-old man, identified as Tyler Leo Lazure, was arrested following a break-and-enter incident at a Canadian Tire store located in Oshawa. The incident took place on December 24, 2024, at approximately 5:10 a.m. Officers from the Central East Division responded to reports of a break-in at 1333
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Two individuals have been arrested following a break-and-enter incident in Whitby, Ontario. The Durham Regional Police Service reported that the incident took place on December 24, 2024, at approximately 5:55 a.m. The suspects allegedly used a stolen garage door remote to access the garage of a residence. According
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Durham Region Police Service is actively searching for a suspect involved in a robbery at a Pickering restaurant. The incident took place on the evening of December 25, 2024, at Hellman Kabob, located at 2200 Brock Road. According to police reports, the suspect entered the establishment around 8:30 p.
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The Canadian government has announced an extension for the deadline to make charitable donations eligible for tax credits for the 2024 tax year. The new deadline is February 28, 2025. This announcement was made by the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Élisabeth Brière,
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Residents of Clarington are invited to participate in a free family skate event at the Orono Arena and Community Centre on Monday, December 30. This event is organized by Ontario Power Generation's (OPG) Darlington New Nuclear Project, offering a recreational activity for families during the winter break. The
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Durham Region Transit has reported a temporary disruption to its main phone line, 1-866-247-0055, due to a technical issue. According to Durham Region Transit, this issue is beyond their control. As a result, residents are advised to use alternative contact methods for any transit-related inquiries. Residents can reach Durham Region
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Residents of Clarington are invited to the New Year's Eve Party hosted by the Clarington Public Library at the Newcastle Library. This event is scheduled for Monday, December 30, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. It is open to individuals of all ages, and registration is
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Clarington, Ontario – Mayor Adrian Foster has issued a statement to acknowledge the start of Kwanzaa celebrations. Kwanzaa is an annual holiday observed by African American and Pan-African communities to honor African culture, community, and family. In his statement, Mayor Foster extended his greetings to those celebrating the holiday. He stated,
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Premier Doug Ford has issued a statement to mark the beginning of Hanukkah, recognizing the celebration by Jewish communities in Ontario and globally. The statement was released from Toronto, Ontario. "Tonight, at sundown, Jewish communities in Ontario and around the world will come together with family and friends to