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Durham Region Launches Access Hubs for Income Benefits

Justin Barber

31 Mar 2025

In the Durham Region, several new Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hubs will be accessible this spring. These hubs are designed to aid residents, including those in Clarington, in accessing over 40 income-boosting benefits available in Ontario.

These hubs will assist in acquiring or replacing necessary government identifications like Social Insurance Numbers (SINs) and birth certificates, which are key for residents to apply for various benefits. Furthermore, these facilities will help families open Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs), potentially allowing up to $2,000 per child through Canada's Learning Bond program.

Locations for these hubs will include the Mearns Meadows site in Bowmanville alongside other sites throughout Durham Region, providing convenient access for residents who are seeking to utilize these services.

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