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Brock council agenda posted for September 28 meeting
Residents can attend in person at the municipal office in Cannington or watch the meeting livestream through the HTML agenda.
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AI-generated illustrationClarington withdraws heritage designation notice for 1 Veterans Avenue
A municipal notice says Council withdrew its earlier intent to designate the Bowmanville property under the Ontario Heritage Act.
AI-generated illustrationClarington shares events for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The notice lists a reflection space, library screenings, an author visit, a Durham College mini powwow and museum programming for September 30.
Pickering roadwork to restrict access on Whitevale and North roads
Storm sewer replacement, road reconstruction and resurfacing are scheduled from October to December, with local access restrictions during construction.
newsUxbridge community centre to reopen September 28 after collision
The community centre at Uxbridge Arena is expected to reopen Monday after a temporary wall is installed; the arena remains open.
newsBrock council agenda posted for September 28 meeting
Residents can attend in person at the municipal office in Cannington or watch the meeting livestream through the HTML agenda.
newsAlex Robertson Park closes southern parking lot during culvert project
The southern section of the gravel lot is being used as a project staging area from September 24, 2026, through October 2027; the northern section remains open.
newsBrock honours 2026 Awards of Merit recipients
The township recognized local groups and residents for work in heritage, environmental stewardship, community services, food support, sport, accessibility and volunteering.
newsTeachingCity Oshawa shares year-nine project results
The 2025/2026 Annual Snapshot describes city-university projects in student photography, cybersecurity, culture planning and 111 work-integrated learning placements.
newsOshawa outlines September 30 holiday service changes
City Hall and Service Oshawa will close for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, while waste collection and recreation facilities continue on their regular schedules.
newsDurham partners form committee for crisis care
Lakeridge Health, Durham Regional Police, OPP and Durham Region Paramedic Services have established a committee to coordinate emergency-care transitions for people experiencing mental health or addictions-related crises.
newsFarewell Street closure detours four DRT routes
The closure between Raleigh Avenue and Colonel Sam Drive/Wentworth Street affects Routes 407, 407A, 421 and 421A; Route 407 stops 93597 and 93598 are not being served.
newsDRT updates routes 419, 915 and N1 around Conlin and Grandview
Conlin Road has reopened between Grandview Street and Townline Road, but DRT’s detour routing remains in effect until further notice, with route-specific changes and temporary stops.
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Uxbridge community centre to reopen September 28 after collision
The community centre at Uxbridge Arena is expected to reopen Monday after a temporary wall is installed; the arena remains open.
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Detour - Port Perry Walmart - Stop #3300
Durham Region Transit says stop 3300 at Port Perry Walmart is temporarily closed during construction, with temporary boarding locations for routes 618 and 905C through October 16.
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Brock council agenda posted for September 28 meeting
Residents can attend in person at the municipal office in Cannington or watch the meeting livestream through the HTML agenda.
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Clarington withdraws heritage designation notice for 1 Veterans Avenue
A municipal notice says Council withdrew its earlier intent to designate the Bowmanville property under the Ontario Heritage Act.
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TeachingCity Oshawa shares year-nine project results
The 2025/2026 Annual Snapshot describes city-university projects in student photography, cybersecurity, culture planning and 111 work-integrated learning placements.
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Whitby shares events and service changes for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The Town is promoting several ways to learn and reflect, including a free workshop on September 25. Whitby Public Library locations will close on September 30, while recreation facilities and waste collection continue as scheduled.
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Ajax Fire asks residents to test smoke alarms September 28
Ajax Fire urges residents to test smoke alarms on September 28, keep alarms working through monthly checks and replace them on schedule.
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Pickering roadwork to restrict access on Whitevale and North roads
Storm sewer replacement, road reconstruction and resurfacing are scheduled from October to December, with local access restrictions during construction.
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