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The Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) has initiated its Summer Company program, aimed at young entrepreneurs between the ages of 15 and 29. This program is supported by Ontario province and provides selected participants with funding up to $3,000 to assist in launching their summer businesses. In addition to
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Good morning, Clarington! Here’s what you can expect for your Wednesday, February 12, 2025, and a look ahead into the weekend. Today's Weather: * Morning and Afternoon: Mainly cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries late in the afternoon. Expect east winds at 30 km/h, gusting to
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Bonnie Crombie announced a new initiative aimed at supporting young people in Ontario through various economic and social measures. This plan includes a goal to reduce youth unemployment by 50% and to create 40,000 new paid positions through co-ops, internships, and apprenticeships. The initiative proposes financial measures such as
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The Municipality of Clarington has announced the issuance of Official Plan Amendment Number 136, dated January 27, 2025. This amendment pertains to the Clarington Official Plan under Section 17 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. Residents can view the amendment and associated materials at the Municipal Administrative Centre, located
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Students from Ontario Tech University recently collaborated with professionals from Lakeridge Health in the Catalyst Challenge. This event is part of the Partnership for Advanced Technology in Health Care (PATH) and was organized by the Brilliant Catalyst to address health-care challenges using artificial intelligence. During the eight-day event, interdisciplinary student
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Hamlin Grange, a dedicated advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, has been presented with the Clarington Mayor’s Challenge Coin. The presentation was made by Mayor Adrian Foster in recognition of Grange’s contributions to social justice in the community. The award ceremony was part of the Black History Month
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The General Government Committee of Clarington conducted its meeting on February 3, 2025, where several key appointments to local committees were confirmed. These appointments are essential to ensuring community representation and facilitating local governance initiatives. Appointments were made to the Accessibility Advisory Committee. Although specific names were not disclosed, the
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Today in Clarington, Ontario, expect mainly cloudy skies with a 60% chance of flurries this afternoon. Winds can reach up to 15 km/h, with a daytime high of -1°C. The wind chill will make it feel like -15°C this morning, improving to -5°C by the afternoon.
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The General Government Committee of Clarington convened on February 3, 2025, to discuss updates regarding the Development Charge Study and Community Benefits Charge Strategy. The current Development Charge By-law, which is set to lapse in January 2026, was a focal point of the meeting. Jackie Hall from Hemson Consulting led
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Durham Regional Highway 2 in the Courtice community of Clarington. The restrictions will take effect from February 24 to March 14 to facilitate the installation of a storm sewer and the completion of curb infills for new development projects. The
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The Durham Region Transit Executive Committee convened on February 5, 2025, to discuss key updates and plans affecting the regional transit system. It was confirmed that Commissioner Schummer will continue as Vice-Chair of the Committee. At the meeting, Durham Region Transit (DRT) reviewed its participation in local events, including sponsoring
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The General Government Committee of Clarington convened on February 3, 2025, to discuss various issues, including a resolution concerning procurement policies. During the meeting, a motion was passed to explore potential restrictions on the purchase of products and services from the United States specifically by the local municipality. The motion,