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The General Government Committee of Clarington discussed the 2025 Budget Update during their meeting on February 3, 2025. Key budget elements focused on various infrastructure projects prioritized for the year. Budget Modifications and Allocations: The committee addressed modifications in the multi-year operating budget due to new legislative mandates from Ontario
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Clarington Council Reviews New Development Charge Framework At the General Government Committee meeting on February 3, 2025, the imminent expiration of Clarington's Development Charge By-law, set for January 2026, was addressed. Jackie Hall of Hemson Consulting provided an insight into the forthcoming changes in growth-related capital frameworks. The
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Durham Seeks Volunteer for Active Transportation Committee The Regional Municipality of Durham is inviting applications from residents of the Township of Scugog to join the Durham Active Transportation Committee (DATC) as a volunteer. This committee advises on matters related to active transportation, such as cycling and walking, across the region.
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Good morning, Clarington! Here's your weather update for today and a look ahead for the rest of the week: Wednesday, February 5th, 2025: * Daytime: Expect a mix of sun and clouds with a 30% chance of flurries. Winds could reach up to 15 km/h, with a high
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Mayor Adrian Foster of Clarington has expressed concerns about the possible impacts of U.S. tariffs on the local economy. Mayor Foster's statement highlights potential challenges for local businesses and resources if the tariffs are implemented. In his message, Foster stated, "Canada has consistently been a steadfast
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Statistics Canada has published its report on the monthly average retail prices for November 2024. Released on January 8, 2025, this report offers a snapshot of pricing trends across various consumer products for that month. The data compilation captures the changes in retail prices, which help illustrate shifting trends in
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The Clarington General Government Committee convened on February 3, 2025, to address the issue of Canadian export tariffs and their potential implications for the local community. As documented in the meeting minutes, a significant focus was placed on incentivizing the purchase of Canadian products within Clarington. The Committee proposed a
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Good morning, Clarington! Here’s what you can expect from the weather today and through to the weekend. Today (Tuesday, February 4, 2025): * A mainly cloudy day with a 40% chance of flurries in the morning and early afternoon. The temperature will hold steady around minus 4°C. Expect wind
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The Durham Regional Chair, alongside mayors from eight local municipalities, has responded to new tariffs announced by the United States government. The U.S. has implemented a 25 percent import tariff on most Canadian goods, as well as a 10 percent tariff on energy, effective from February 4. In a
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Canada has announced its decision to implement 25 percent tariffs on goods imported from the United States valued at $155 billion. This decision, as stated by Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly in Ottawa, is a countermeasure to tariffs that the U.S. has applied to
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Canada will implement new tariffs of 25 percent on goods imported from the United States beginning February 4, 2025. This measure will affect goods valued at approximately $30 billion. The tariffs are part of Canada's response to the United States' tariffs on Canadian goods, according to the
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Good morning, Clarington! Here's your weather forecast for Monday, February 3, 2025, along with a sneak peek at the rest of the week: Today: * Morning: Cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries. Expect periods of rain or snow starting near noon, with a risk of freezing drizzle early