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Job Title:   Regular Full-Time Attendant - Arena          Posting Number:  003206  

Department:   Community Services Department 

Branch:  Recreation and Culture Services   

Location:   Harman Park Arena

Posting Start Date: 2021/07/22            Posting End Date:  2021/08/03 by 4:30pm

Employment Group:   CUPE...
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Wild Parsnip and Cow Parsnip continue to be of a concern across Ontario and can pose a health risk to people and their pets.

They look like colourful wildflowers but are actually toxic plants that are often found along the edges of parks, open spaces, trails and roadsides. Growth of the plants begin in the spring and lasts through early autumn.

The plant sap contains chemicals that may cause skin and eye irritation and make the skin prone to severe burning and blistering when exposed...
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Where: Various roadways and intersections south of Adelaide Avenue.

Work will be complete during the overnight hours.

When: From July 25, 2021 to September 3, 2021

Why: To refresh the various intersection line markings such as stop bars, crosswalks and short centerlines.

Please exercise caution when approaching line marking operation and follow all temporary condition and warning signs.

Driving on fresh paint can cause damage to your vehicle and can compromise the quality of the reflective...
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The Region of Durham, in collaboration with the Social Research Centre at Ontario Tech University, are conducting a survey to gather information about residents’ understanding of nuclear emergency preparedness.

Where: Complete the survey online, until September 2021.

Why: The Region of Durham is committed to making sure residents are educated and informed in the event of an emergency. This includes co-ordinating regional emergency response, maintaining the nuclear public alerting...
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Construction value issued in Oshawa remained strong last month, with the City of Oshawa setting two building records in June 2021:

• Highest number of permits issued in June on record with 318 (surpassing record of 310 set in 1976).
• Highest number of Accessory Apartments issued in June on record with 19 (surpassing 9 set in 2020).

During the month of June, the City issued 318 building permits for a total of almost $55.3 million in construction value. Of that total, $50 million relates...
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