Region encourages Sunderland residents to conserve water
Durham Region is encouraging Sunderland residents to conserve water as staff work to establish an additional municipal water supply well in the village.
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Sunderland father proposes speed humps to address safety concern
A father in Sunderland is asking for officials to address the issue of speeding on his street, noting his concern for the safety of his daughter as well as other children in the area. In a letter included in Monday’s (May 7) agenda package, Shawn Bereznicki of Sunderland expressed his fear that speeding on his street, Lorne Street, could have
Read moreCanadian Blood Services suspending donor clinics in Beaverton and Sunderland
Brock residents looking to donate blood will soon have to travel outside the township.
Following scheduled donor clinics in Beaverton on May 11 and Sunderland on Aug. 3, Canadian Blood Services will no longer be hosting the events in Brock.
Read more53 new long-term care beds coming to Scugog
Seniors in Scugog are expected to have easier access to high quality care after 53 new long-term care beds are made available in Scugog. Granville Anderson, MPP for Durham, was in Port Perry Friday (April 27) along with Southbridge Care Homes Inc. to announce the new beds. These beds are part of the province’s commitment to build 5,000 new beds by 2022
Read moreMinistry of Education rep in favour of EarlyON centre at Manilla Hall
A representative from the Ministry of Education would like to see an EarlyON Child and Family Centre facilitated at Manilla Hall, as would a Manilla resident. In a letter to the Ministry of Education, included in the agenda package for Monday’s (April 23) council meeting, a resident of Manilla submitted a request that the hall be considered a location for
Read moreCatch a ride to Gowns for Girls or Suits for Youths with the Brock CHC
The Brock Community Health Centre is helping local teens look their best for prom by arranging transportation to a pair of events coming up in Oshawa next week.
Read moreGeorgina firefighters, wildlife refuge rescue swan stranded on Lake Simcoe
Georgina firefighters teamed up with staff from an area wildlife refuge to rescue a swan stranded on Lake Simcoe.
Shades of Hope shared the heartwarming story, complete with photos, on social media yesterday.
Read moreBeaverton Legion Ladies Auxiliary donates nearly $8,200 for new equipment at Lakeview Manor
The Beaverton Legion Ladies Auxiliary has made a sizeable donation to Lakeview Manor.
Members presented a cheque for $8,175 to staff and the facility’s residents’ council on Wednesday (April 11) afternoon, which will be used to purchase a specialized bed and equipment.
Read moreFour employees from Mitchell’s Fish Huts recognized for Lake Simcoe rescue
Four employees of Mitchell’s Fish Huts have been recognized for their efforts to rescue a man on Lake Simcoe earlier this year.
Brad Garringer, Eric Hall, Kyle Howe and Darion Howe received certificates from MP Jamie Schmale and MPP Laurie Scott on Saturday (April 7) afternoon.
Read moreBrock schools taking part in jersey day to show support for Humboldt Broncos
Local students are being asked to rally for the Humboldt Broncos — the junior hockey team from Saskatchewan that was involved in a tragic bus crash over the weekend — by wearing jerseys to school on Thursday (April 12).
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