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A 29-year-old man from Orono is in critical condition following an ATV accident in Clarington. The incident took place on Station Street in Orono on December 21, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m. According to the Durham Region Police Service (DRPS), the man lost control of his all-terrain vehicle,
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The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has released the results from the fifth week of its 2024 Festive RIDE program. During this period, officers stopped a total of 2,323 vehicles and charged 21 drivers with impaired driving offences. Additionally, 218 drivers were subjected to roadside breath tests. The Festive
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The Clarington Library and Museum Association (CLMA) has announced the holiday hours for its locations during the upcoming festive season. Residents and visitors should be aware of the following schedule changes to plan their visits accordingly. All CLMA locations will be closed on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, as well
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On the night of December 19, 2024, a shooting incident occurred in Ajax, specifically in the vicinity of Wilsongary Circle and Gavin Lane. The Durham Region Police Service (DRPS) reported that the event took place around 11:30 p.m. Upon investigation, police officers discovered multiple shell casings at the
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Durham Regional Council has approved the 2025 Business Plans and Budget, which includes changes to water supply and sanitary sewer use rates. This decision was made during a council meeting held in Whitby, Ontario. The approved budget involves a net property tax increase of 7.4%. This increase is allocated
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Authorities are searching for multiple suspects following an armed break-and-enter at a home in Ajax, Ontario. The incident took place on Thursday, December 19, 2024, around 8:50 p.m. in the vicinity of Rossland Road East and Lloydminster Avenue. According to the Durham Region Police Service, witnesses observed several
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The Government of Canada has provided an early summary of the country's greenhouse gas emissions estimates for 2023. According to the data, emissions have decreased to 694 megatonnes, a reduction of 6 megatonnes from the previous year. This marks the lowest level of emissions in 27 years, excluding
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Three individuals were apprehended following a collision involving a stolen vehicle in Clarington. The incident took place on December 18, 2024, at around 1:55 a.m. near the intersection of Brown Street and King Street East. According to the Durham Region Police Service, the vehicle, a black Honda SUV,
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The Durham Region Police Service is seeking public assistance following a shooting incident that occurred overnight in Whitby. Authorities are appealing for witnesses who may have information about the event. The police have not released specific details regarding the exact location or time of the shooting. However, they emphasize the
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Statistics Canada has released data indicating a slowdown in employment growth within the private sector, accompanied by a rise in the unemployment rate for the first half of 2024. This report provides insights into the economic conditions affecting Canadians. Inflation trends show a decrease, with headline inflation remaining below 3%
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On December 16, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., officers from North Division responded to a report of an armed individual in Cannington. The incident took place near Peace Street and Davidson Street. Upon arrival, officers reviewed video footage that captured the sound of 15 gunshots. Police located a
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The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with the Township of Brock, is set to implement a speed limit reduction in Beaverton. The new speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour (km/h) will be enforced on designated roads in the area. Additionally, a new community safety zone will be