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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 illustrationDRT adjusts stops along Westney Road and Galea Drive
DSBRT construction-related changes affect Routes 900, 920 and N1, including closed stops, temporary locations and a newly installed hard surface at Stop #2242.
AI-generated illustrationDRT detours Route 421 around Trulls Road construction
Route 421 is detouring via Brownstone Crescent, Granary Lane and Sandringham Drive during construction on Trulls Road. Stops #1230, #1231 and #1232 are not being served; DRT lists #1229 and #1233 as alternatives.
McLeod Park court improvements nearing completion
Court posts have been installed, and the project is anticipated to be completed by the end of the week.
newsUxbridge Arena community centre remains closed after collision
The community centre is closed while inspections follow exterior-wall damage; the main arena and its regular programming remain open.
newsPickering extends Glenanna and Esplanade closure to September 30
The City of Pickering notice dated September 24 extends the road closure through September 30. The DRT detour notice lists bus changes only through September 25, so later transit routing is not confirmed by that notice.
newsPickering BRT construction set to bring lane changes to Kingston Road
Construction between Steeple Hill and Merritton Road is scheduled from September 28, 2026, to August 31, 2028. The Region says buses, bus stops, sidewalks and businesses will remain open.
newsDurham Region details September 30 service closures
Regional offices, clinics and selected waste facilities will close Wednesday, September 30. Waste collection, Durham Region Transit and directly operated early learning and child-care centres will remain open.
newsAjax 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.
newsAttersley Park playgrounds to close for scheduled work
Playgrounds on the north side of Attersley Park near Attersley Drive will close from September 24 to October 31 for scheduled work. The remainder of the park will stay open.
CrimeDRPS charges 57-year-old Whitby man in anti-Muslim investigation
Police say a 57-year-old Whitby man was taken into custody September 23 after a social-media investigation; he faces two charges, and police say the allegations have not been proven in court.
newsDCDSB asks community to help shape new multi-year strategic plan
The Durham Catholic District School Board is asking students, families, staff, parishes and community partners to share feedback through a survey open until Friday, October 16, 2026.
newsClarington closes Waterfront Trail section for maintenance through Thursday
A stretch between Bennett Road in Bowmanville and Service Road in Newcastle is closed while maintenance is underway. The municipality expects work to finish by the end of Thursday, September 24, weather permitting.
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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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