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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced the completion of Project Genesis, a broadband initiative under Durham OneNet. This project, involving both public and private sectors, was funded by federal, provincial, and regional sources. Project Genesis aims to establish broadband infrastructure to connect underserved communities and enhance regional services across
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During the meeting on January 13, 2025, the Clarington General Government Committee discussed the introduction of a Municipal Accommodation Tax and a Stormwater Management Fee as potential new revenue sources. The committee has directed staff to proceed with the necessary steps to implement the Municipal Accommodation Tax. This includes preparing
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Clarington residents are invited to attend a second Public Information Centre on the Farewell Heights Secondary Plan. The meeting is set for Thursday, January 30, at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex in Bowmanville. The purpose of this session is to
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has repealed By-law 2012-062, which regulated open-air burning. This decision was made during the committee meeting on January 13, 2025. The repeal is accompanied by the introduction of a new by-law that allows for recreational fires and open-air burning, reflecting Scenario One. The decision
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Clarington, Ontario Weather Report for Friday, January 17, 2025 * Today: Expect a few flurries ending early in the morning, transitioning into mainly cloudy skies. Winds will become southwest at 20 km/h by afternoon. Temperatures will reach a high of plus 2°C with a wind chill of minus 11°
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The Ontario government has announced an investment of nearly $500 million to refurbish 181 GO Transit bi-level rail coaches at the Alstom plant in Thunder Bay. This refurbishment is part of the province's GO Expansion program, which aims to extend the service life of these coaches by 20
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The Government of Canada has announced a new initiative under the Canada Service Corps (CSC) aimed at providing volunteer opportunities for youth. The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Youth, stated that approximately $200 million will be invested to fund 85 projects. This initiative is expected
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The Ontario government has directed Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to investigate the potential for new nuclear energy generation at the Wesleyville site in Port Hope. This directive comes after expressions of interest from the Municipality of Port Hope and the Williams Treaties First Nations. OPG is tasked with engaging local
The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced an investment of up to $7.18 million in 70 projects within the province's dairy processing sector. This funding is part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), aimed at enhancing dairy processing capacity and food safety. The initiative
The Durham Region Film Commission (Film Durham) will host a Film and Television Industry Career Fair on Monday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event is set to take place at the Durham College and Ontario Tech University Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre in
Thursday, January 16, 2025 - Weather in Clarington, Ontario * Morning and Afternoon: Today begins with cloudy skies and light flurries expected this morning, tapering off by the afternoon. Blowing snow could occur, especially in the morning and early afternoon. Expect around 2 cm of snow accumulation. Winds will be from
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of Milka brand Bubbly Alpine Milk "Chocolat" due to the presence of undeclared hazelnut. This recall affects the 90 g size of the product, identified by UPC 7 622210 371638. The recall was initiated following a consumer complaint,
Clarington, Ontario – The Clarington Council has adopted the 2025 Budget Update as of January 15. This budget is aligned with the municipality's 2024-27 Strategic Plan and addresses various community needs. The budget outlines several key projects, including the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre, a new Operations Depot, Fire Station,
Temperance Street in downtown Bowmanville will be closed between Church Street and King Street West on Saturday, September 14, from 8 a.m. to noon. This closure is part of the ongoing renovations at Veterans’ Square. The closure will include a soft closure at King Street West and hard closures
During the meeting on January 13, 2025, the Clarington Council discussed the proposed Municipal Accountability Act. The Council supported recommendations from the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks, and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO), which were submitted to the Ministry on July 14, 2021. The Council recommended that the Act be implemented
The weather today in Clarington, Ontario, will be mostly cloudy, with a 60% chance of flurries in the afternoon. Expect winds becoming west at 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. Highs will reach around minus 4, with the wind chill making it feel like minus 18 this morning
The Durham Environment & Climate Advisory Committee (DECAC) is inviting applications for a youth member position. This opportunity is open to high school students in the Durham Region who are in Grade 10, 11, or 12 and have an interest in environmental issues. Applicants are required to attend DECAC meetings
The Ontario Ministry of Finance conducted tobacco enforcement operations on October 22, November 22, and November 26, resulting in the seizure of over ten million unmarked cigarettes. Specifically, 10,226,625 unmarked cigarettes were confiscated, along with approximately 175,000 counterfeit Ontario cigarette tax stamps and equipment used for counterfeiting
The annual Mayor's Levee was held at the Courtice Community Complex on Sunday, drawing approximately two thousand attendees from the Clarington area. The event featured a range of activities including swimming, skating, face painting, henna art, and magician performances. Attendees also had the chance to meet TV characters