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Contract for River-Class Destroyers Awaits for Canadian Navy

Justin Barber

09 Mar 2025

The Canadian government has awarded a contract to Irving Shipbuilding Inc. for constructing a new series of River-class destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy. This announcement was made by the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, along with the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and the Honourable Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence.

These new River-class destroyers are intended to enhance the capabilities of the Canadian naval fleet, replacing the retired Iroquois-class destroyers and the Halifax-class frigates. Designed with up-to-date sonar, radar systems, and weaponry, the ships are based on the BAE Systems’ Type 26 warship design, which is used by the United Kingdom and Australia as well.

Weather report for Apr 26, 2025

Clouds linger to start the day across Clarington, with showers likely through the morning and into the early afternoon. Temperatures hover around 8°C before climbing to a high of 13°C by midday. Winds remain light, and by late afternoon, skies are expected to clear, delivering a drier, more

Over 150 Students from Durham Region Attend Health Care Career Event

More than 150 high school students from Durham Region, including Clarington, attended the Pathways to Care event at Ajax Pickering Hospital on June 11. The event was organized by Lakeridge Health and offered students the opportunity to participate in interactive sessions introducing various health care professions. According to a Lakeridge

CFIA Recalls Fairway Market Croissants Due to Undeclared Egg

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Fairway Market brand croissants. According to the CFIA, these croissants may contain egg that is not declared on the product label. The agency advises that people who have an allergy to egg should not consume the recalled product, as

Durham Health Department Advises Precautions for Lyme Disease During Awareness Month

May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. The Durham Region Health Department advises residents to take measures to prevent Lyme disease, which is transmitted through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. The Health Department reports that blacklegged ticks can be found in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas across Durham Region,

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Weather report for Apr 26, 2025

Over 150 Students from Durham Region Attend Health Care Career Event

CFIA Recalls Fairway Market Croissants Due to Undeclared Egg

Durham Health Department Advises Precautions for Lyme Disease During Awareness Month