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Interim Police Chief Todd Rollauer to retire in March
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM: Durham Regional Police Service’s (DRPS) Interim Chief, Todd Rollauer, plans to retire from policing...
Colleen Green
Oct 6, 20222 min read
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Call for applications to the At Home Incentive Program
LEIGH McEACHRAN, Communications Advisor, Region of Durham DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham is accepting applications to the At...
Colleen Green
Sep 30, 20221 min read
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What is Durham Vision Zero?
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Durham Vision Zero was approved by the Durham Regional Council in 2019 to help reduce...
Colleen Green
Sep 1, 20222 min read
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Durham Region: Heat Warning and Information System (HWIS)
To help Durham Region residents take protective action during extreme heat events, Durham Region Health Department has implemented the...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20224 min read
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Region of Durham working on a bylaw regarding short-term rental properties
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Region of Durham is working on a policy regarding short-term rental properties. At a recent meeting,...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20221 min read
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Rogers continues to work to restore services lost<br>in nationwide outage
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM: Rogers Communications continues to work to restore service to all of their customers after a Canada-wide...
Colleen Green
Jul 14, 20221 min read
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Mandatory water restrictions for Beaverton residents and businesses are now in effect
DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses in Beaverton, in the Township of Brock, of mandatory...
Colleen Green
Jul 7, 20221 min read
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MSIFN, OLG to enter mediation to deal with outstanding issues
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission...
Colleen Green
Jul 7, 20222 min read
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What can you do during Bike Month?
NORTH DURHAM: North Durham: June is Bike Month in Durham Region. The Region of Durham is challenging residents to take the pledge and...
Colleen Green
Jun 17, 20222 min read
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Durham District School Board Recirculates Surplus Properties:<br>Former Cartwright HS and HW Knight
CHARLES SENIOR, Communications Specialist, DDSB On Monday, May 16th, a report was presented to the Durham District School Board (DDSB)...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20221 min read
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Spencer Ford is Durham’s New Blue Party candidate
DURHAM: 54 year-old Spencer Ford is running to be Durham’s next MPP as part of the New Blue Party. “I am honoured to be running as the...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20221 min read
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Mini Batra named the Durham Green Party candidate
DURHAM: Mini Batra is the Durham riding’s Green Party of Ontario candidate. “Mini Batra joined the Green Party of Ontario to be a strong...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20221 min read
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TREES: planting trees on your land in Durham Region
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Durham Region has five local conservation authorities spread throughout the region. These...
Colleen Green
May 4, 20222 min read
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DDSB bringing The Great Bear back to their library shelves
by The Standard | May 5th, 2022 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DDSB-Great-Bear-back-in-Library-May-5th-2022.m...
Colleen Green
May 4, 20222 min read
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Chair Henry applauds Regional Councillor Ted Smith on Royal Agricultural Winter Fair appointment
DURHAM: The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer: “It is my pleasure...
Colleen Green
Apr 29, 20221 min read
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Beaverton Supportive Housing wins Canadian Architect Award
LEIGH MCEACHRAN, Communications Advisor, The Regional Municipality of Durham DURHAM: The proposed design for the Beaverton Supportive...
Colleen Green
Apr 8, 20221 min read
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Weight restriction season on regional roads beginning March 1st
DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham and local area municipalities restrict the operation of motor vehicles on designated roads...
Colleen Green
Mar 3, 20221 min read
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Join Scugog for the Sports Hall of Fame ceremony in April 2022
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard SCUGOG: The Scugog Sports Hall of Fame is no longer taking nominations for this year’s Sports Hall of Fame...
Colleen Green
Mar 3, 20222 min read
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MoJacks blown out by Merchants
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG: In their lone game of the weekend, the MoJacks suffered a...
Colleen Green
Mar 3, 20222 min read
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Ontario Tech University strike ended after a deal is reached
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM: The faculty strike at Ontario Tech University has come to an...
Colleen Green
Mar 3, 20221 min read
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