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Morning showers and a possible thunderstorm will give way to cloudy skies by afternoon in Clarington today. Expect a high around 23°C, with winds from the southwest at 20–30 km/h and occasional gusts. Humidity will make things feel a bit muggy through midday. Showers taper off this
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The Government of Canada introduced new legislation, One Canadian Economy: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act, on June 6, 2025. According to the federal government, the bill is intended to remove federal internal trade barriers and speed up
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Employment in Canada remained nearly unchanged in May 2025, according to Statistics Canada, with an employment rate of 60.8%. The national unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points to 7.0%, which is the highest level recorded since September 2016, excluding periods affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Statistics
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An illegal cannabis dispensary in Oshawa was shut down in June following a joint operation by the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). According to police, officers seized illegal cannabis products valued at more than $139,000, along with a quantity of money and tobacco
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An art exhibit featuring work by Clarke High School students will open at the Newcastle Library on Monday, June 9, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., according to the Clarington Library, Museums & Archives website. The Clarington Library, Museums & Archives states the event is a drop-in
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Canada’s merchandise exports fell 10.8% to $60.4 billion in April 2025, while imports declined 3.5% to $67.6 billion, according to Statistics Canada. This led to a merchandise trade deficit of $7.1 billion, which the agency stated is the largest monthly deficit on record. Statistics
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Clarington Emergency and Fire Services has issued a burn ban for Clarington, according to a notice posted on the municipality’s website on June 6, 2025. This notice is relevant to residents of Clarington who may be planning any form of outdoor burning, as the ban is currently in effect
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Good morning, Clarington! Expect a mostly sunny start to your Saturday, with high temperatures reaching about 22°C by the afternoon. Light breezes will keep things comfortable. Overnight, skies will remain mostly clear, with lows dropping to around 12°C, so you might want a sweater if you’re heading
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Durham Region Transit and Unifor Local 222 have reached a tentative agreement, according to an announcement from the Regional Municipality of Durham. The agreement remains subject to a ratification vote by Unifor Local 222 members, who represent operators, maintenance staff, customer service representatives, and other personnel. According to the announcement,
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The Ontario government has announced that the City of Toronto will receive $67,199,200 through the second round of the Building Faster Fund. The province reported this decision on June 6, stating that funding is awarded to municipalities that achieve at least 80 percent of their designated housing targets.
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Physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and registered practical nurses licensed in the United States will be able to work in Ontario health care settings for up to six months without registering with Ontario’s regulatory colleges, starting June 5, 2025, according to an announcement from the Ontario Ministry of Health.
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) announced on June 6, 2025, that it has reached a tentative agreement with Unifor Local 222. DRT stated that all transit services will continue as scheduled. The agreement will require ratification by both Unifor Local 222 members and the Durham Region Transit Commission before it comes