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The southern half of Durham Region covers the Lake Ontario shoreline from Pickering in the west to Clarington in the east. The population of the entire region is just under 600,000 people. The land is a mix of urban, suburban, and industrial development. There are a number of very large industrial and energy facilities in Durham, including Darlington nuclear power plant, General Motors Oshawa, and Pickering Nuclear power plant.

Three Durham beaches you must see before summer ends

September 1st, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDurham, Ontario (September 1, 2011) - There’s one week of summer left, which means you have one last chance to create the warm summertime memories that will carry you through the chilly fall and winter months.The best place to spend the final days of summer is by the water. From pioneer settlements to secret agent camps, there’s something on... (more)

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Canada’s top four beaches

August 30th, 2011

Swim Guide highlights Canada’s top beaches just in time for the long weekend!There’s one week of summer left, which means you have one last chance to create the warm summertime memories that will carry you through the chilly fall and winter months.Swim Guide has Canada’s top beaches just in time for you to hit the sand one last time this summer.Here’s... (more)

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Darlington new nuclear plans need more work, concludes government panel: 67 recommendations released today

August 25th, 2011

Ontario (August 25, 2011) - A new nuclear power plant can be built in Ontario only if Ontario Power Generation and other government bodies can first satisfy sixty-seven scientific and planning recommendations. This is the conclusion of an official report released today by a government-appointed panel.Ontario Power Generation (OPG) asked the Canadian government for... (more)

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Darlington new nuclear power plant panel releases recommendations

August 25th, 2011

Today, the Joint Review Panel released its report on OPG’s application to build and operate a new nuclear power plant at Darlington. The 143 page report includes 67 specific planning and scientific recommendations for OPG and other government agencies.Read the full document here.The 67 recommendations contained in the panel’s report range from conducting more... (more)

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Waterkeeper submits comments on Darlington nuclear station refurbishment

August 23rd, 2011

Lake Ontario Waterkeeper has submitted our official comments regarding the Darlington refurbishment project.Ontario Power Generation [OPG] is seeking approval to refurbish the Darlington Nuclear Power Plant in Clarington, Ontario. Built in the 1980’s, OPG hopes to extend the plant’s life to 2055. OPG notified the CNSC of its intention to refurbish Darlington in April... (more)

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Mayor: Campaign far from over for proposed ethanol refinery

August 17th, 2011

While the deadline may have come and gone for those wishing to comment to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on the proposed ethanol plant, the City of Oshawa’s fight is far from over.So says Mayor John Henry of the City’s ‘No Ethanol’ plant campaign, which has been ongoing for more than six weeks.“The campaign is not over,” he says. “We’re going to... (more)

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Oshawa submits a compelling case against a proposed ethanol refinery at its harbour

August 16th, 2011

OSHAWA, ON, Aug. 15, 2011 -- City of Oshawa hand delivers its 300-page response along with 3,300 opposition letters to OttawaTo view the Social Media Release, click here: http://smr.newswire.ca/en/city-of-oshawa/oshawa-submits-a-compelling-caseOSHAWA, ON, Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - The City of Oshawa's six-week successful public awareness campaign opposing a proposed... (more)

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Two more weeks to comment on Oshawa ethanol plant

August 11th, 2011

OSHAWA -- It's not 90 days, but opponents of an ethanol plant at the Oshawa harbour will take what they can get.The federal government has granted a two-week extension for the public to comment on a proposal from FarmTech Energy Inc. to build a 12-hectare facility at the waterfront.Earlier this month Oshawa council asked to extend the July 28 deadline by 90 days based... (more)

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Harbour Commission weighs in on ethanol plant

August 11th, 2011

Oshawa Harbour Commission Chair Gary Valcour says you can’t rush to judgment on the proposed ethanol plant at the harbour.You can’t make an informed decision until you are informed.Valcour says the Harbour Commission has been watching the events unfold when it comes to the City’s ‘No Ethanol’ plant campaign and says it’s disappointing to see how the City has... (more)

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One out of two beaches open to swimmers

August 11th, 2011

This week it’s safe to swim in Lakeview Beach East, but not Lakeview Beach West.The health department, which regularly conducts testing on the beaches in the region, has ‘posted’ Lakeview Beach West this week, which means it’s closed to swimmers.Because bacteria levels are above the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s standard of 100 E. coli per... (more)

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