After seven hours of deputations, regional councillors backed a motion urging Ottawa to release the lands for housing and farming.
Durham council votes against Pickering Airport development
After seven hours of deputations, regional councillors backed a motion urging Ottawa to release the lands for housing and farming.
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- May 8, 2026, 11:43 p.m.
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- May 9, 2026, 11:55 p.m.
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