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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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Port Perry waterfront market returns with 40 vendors
Lake Scugog's Saturday market opens for the season with more food stalls, longer hours, and a new bike valet.
Whitby Public Library launches free maker space
The downtown branch now has bookable podcast rooms, sewing machines, 3D printers, and staff-led workshops.
Why Uxbridge keeps winning 'Trail Capital' for 22 straight years
A local volunteer network, a stubborn council line item, and a trail map that keeps getting better explain the streak.
PoliticsDurham 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.
InvestigationsInside the $12.8 billion Darlington nuclear refurbishment
Six months reporting from inside Ontario's biggest infrastructure project: where the money has gone, what's next, and whether the bet is paying off.
HealthLakeridge Health expands mental health services in Bowmanville
A new clinic wing is designed to reduce ER pressure and bring youth care closer to home in east Durham.
FoodWhitby's downtown brunch scene just got two new spots
Two Brock Street openings push Whitby's weekend count past a dozen, with one chef coming home after a decade in Toronto kitchens.
TransitPickering's new GO Transit hub finally has an opening date
The long-promised connection between Pickering Town Centre and the station is finally moving from renderings to a public opening.
BusinessTwo new King Street cafes signal a slow downtown comeback
A six-year vacancy ends, a local baker moves into a corner unit, and lunchtime foot traffic is finally becoming visible again.
PoliticsOshawa council greenlights Simcoe Street tower despite heritage concerns
The 28-storey proposal passed after councillors added a heritage documentation condition and a widened sidewalk requirement.
HealthLakeridge Health says ER wait times are finally trending down
Hospital leaders credit a new triage model and more overnight staffing, while nurses say the pressure is still far from solved.
EducationInside Ontario Tech's $40M battery research lab
A new downtown-adjacent research floor is drawing automakers, graduate students, and a fresh round of federal funding.
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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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DRPS seeks 23-year-old in Oshawa counterfeit-currency case
Police say a cellphone was bought for $1000 with cash later identified as counterfeit; the listed charges remain allegations not proven in court.
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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 Committee of Adjustment posts notices for October 14 hearing
The electronic hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m.; residents can register to speak or send written comments to City Development.
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