The Ontario government has announced a financial commitment of over $92 million to support research initiatives across the province. This funding is allocated through the Ontario Research Fund and aims to assist universities, colleges, research institutes, and hospitals in Ontario. The funding will be distributed to more than 200 projects,
The Ontario government has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at expanding cancer coverage for firefighters. The proposed changes include reducing the required duration of service for primary-site kidney cancer coverage from 20 to 10 years, and removing the age limit for primary-site colorectal cancer diagnosis. These adjustments are intended
For Saturday, November 23, 2024, in Clarington, Ontario: * Today: Expect increasing cloudiness with a high of 8°C. There's a 70% chance of showers late this morning and into the afternoon. Winds will become northwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h. The UV index is
The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), in collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and the Ontario Provincial Police, conducted a commercial vehicle safety initiative across Durham Region. This initiative, which spanned three days starting November 19, 2024, involved the inspection of 172 trucks. Of these, 22 trucks were taken
Durham Region Transit has announced detours for several bus routes due to the Ajax Santa Parade scheduled for November 23, 2024. The parade will take place from 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM, resulting in road closures that affect routes 216, 224, and 917. * Route 216: This route will
The Canadian Coast Guard has announced the seasonal closure of its search and rescue stations in Ontario. These stations, which operate on the Great Lakes, Georgian Bay, and St. Lawrence River, will close on the following dates: * November 25: Thunder Bay * December 2: Tobermory, Meaford, Goderich * December 9: Amherstburg, Port
The Region of Durham has allocated $17.7 million to develop 209 affordable rental units across Ajax, Oshawa, Pickering, Uxbridge, and Whitby. The funding is part of the At Home Incentive Program, which has a third call for applications closing on December 11, with $5.75 million available. The program
The New Housing Price Index (NHPI) for October 2024 has been released by Statistics Canada. The index, which measures changes in the selling prices of new residential houses, showed a national decline of 0.4% compared to the previous month. This marks the largest monthly decrease since April 2009. The
The Ontario government has announced an increase in the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF), raising the total funding to $600 million by 2026. This increase includes an immediate $50 million boost for 2025, bringing the total to $550 million for that year. The additional funds are aimed at supporting 390
The Municipality of Clarington has halted demolition activities at the former Goodyear lands in Bowmanville. This action follows the issuance of an Order to Comply under the Ontario Building Code, as there is no approved development plan or demolition permit for the main building on the site. Clarington Fire and
The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario has announced a financial commitment aimed at supporting local businesses in the region. On November 22, 2024, Minister Filomena Tassi revealed a $375,000 allocation to the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario (ICCO) to implement the CAMERA program. This initiative is
A 47-year-old male from Keswick has been charged following a single-vehicle collision in Uxbridge. The incident occurred on July 19, 2024, at approximately 5:20 p.m. on Uxbridge Concession Road 7, south of Chalk Lake Road. The driver, operating a white GMC Sierra, lost control of the vehicle, which
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On July 6, 2024, a 26-year-old male was shot at a residence in Caesarea, resulting in life-altering injuries. The incident occurred around 3:55 a.m. in the area of Summit Drive and Cedar Grove Drive. The victim was initially taken to a local hospital and later airlifted to a
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The Ontario government has announced funding for two projects in Kawartha Lakes aimed at boosting the local economy. The Coboconk, Norland and Area Chamber of Commerce will receive up to $250,000 to renovate the Coboconk Train Station into a multi-use community hub and business incubator. This project is part
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In September 2024, the number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits decreased by 9,600, representing a 1.9% drop from the previous month. This decline follows a period of relative stability in August. Despite this monthly decrease, the year-over-year figures show an increase of 23,000 beneficiaries,
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The Ontario government has announced plans to return over $2.5 billion to workers and businesses through a series of financial measures. These include rebates and fee reductions facilitated by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). Key initiatives include: * WSIB Rebates: The province will return $2 billion in surplus
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In October 2024, the Industrial Product Price Index (IPPI) in Canada increased by 1.2% from the previous month, marking the largest monthly growth since April 2024. This rise follows two months of consecutive declines. Year-over-year, the IPPI saw a 1.1% increase. The primary contributors to this monthly rise
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A 19-year-old male is in critical condition following a single-vehicle accident in Uxbridge. The incident occurred on November 20, 2024, at approximately 6:10 p.m. The driver was traveling westbound on Zephyr Road West in a grey GMC Sierra pickup truck when he lost control, causing the vehicle to
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Today in Clarington, Ontario, expect periods of rain with a high reaching 7°C. Winds will be from the north at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h. As the day moves into night, there's a 70% chance of showers, with the temperature dipping to 4°C,
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The Government of Canada has announced plans to introduce a new financial rebate for working Canadians. The proposed legislation, expected to be introduced in Parliament, aims to provide a $250 tax-free rebate to approximately 18.7 million Canadians by early spring 2025. This initiative is part of the government'
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Police are currently searching for two suspects following a shooting incident in Oshawa. The event occurred on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at approximately 8:40 p.m. Officers from the Central East Division responded to reports of gunshots in the vicinity of Oxford Street and Wentworth Street West. Upon arrival,
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Clarington has been added to the GoHere Washroom App, a tool developed by Crohn's and Colitis Canada to assist individuals in locating public washrooms. The app is particularly beneficial for those with inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, but it is available
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Several organizations in the Durham Region have been granted funding through the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Fund. This initiative aims to support projects that focus on youth development and community safety. The CSWB Fund is part of a broader effort to enhance community safety and promote positive youth engagement.
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The Canadian government has announced a temporary suspension of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) on certain holiday essentials. This measure is set to take place from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025. The items included in this tax relief are groceries, restaurant meals,