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The Canadian government has taken further steps to combat fentanyl production by instituting new controls on three precursor chemicals and the drug carisoprodol. These measures, outlined in an official release, have been developed following a consultation process aimed at strengthening policies on controlled substances. Fentanyl is a powerful opioid associated
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Statistics Canada has reported that job vacancies in Canada rose by 15,500 (+3.0%) in December 2024, reaching a total of 536,100. This increase occurred despite a year-over-year decline, with vacancies down by 98,100 (-15.5%) compared to December 2023. Additionally, the average weekly earnings in Canada
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Today in Clarington, Ontario, you can expect increasing cloudiness this morning followed by snow, with an accumulation of 5 to 10 cm. Winds will start from the northwest at 20 km/h, becoming light early this morning, and then shifting to southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 in the
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The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall for specific Ulker brand products due to undeclared allergens, including egg, milk, and wheat. The products affected include Kekstra Mini (strawberry), Biskrem cocoa, and Rulokat. The recalled product details are as follows: * Kekstra Mini (strawberry): Available in 150 g packages
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The Government of Canada has announced a recall of certain gas boiler models due to a carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning risk. The affected models include Prestige Solo, Prestige Excellence, and Aerco Esteem gas boilers. These products pose a potential danger due to delayed ignitions or component damage, which can lead
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A 36-year-old woman from Peterborough has been charged with fraud-related offenses following an incident at a Money Mart location in Oshawa. According to the Durham Region Police Service, the woman allegedly cashed a fraudulent cheque and obtained over $30,000 on December 4, 2024. The Financial Crimes Unit of the
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On February 26th, the Forum of Labour Market Ministers held a virtual meeting to discuss the implications of potential U.S. tariffs on the Canadian workforce. This assembly aimed to organize an appropriate response to minimize any negative effects on employment across the country. The measures considered include the role
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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has launched Operation Blizzard, an initiative aimed at intercepting illegal narcotics, with a specific emphasis on fentanyl and similar substances. As part of this operation, the CBSA plans to heighten the scrutiny of shipments entering and leaving Canada, utilizing the National Targeting Centre for
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Two individuals have been charged following a traffic stop in Oshawa where a significant amount of fentanyl was discovered. According to the Durham Region Police Service, the incident happened on the evening of Sunday, February 23, 2025. Officers from the Central East Division conducted the stop at approximately 8:20
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Authorities in Oshawa are conducting a search for Deborrah, a 71-year-old woman who has gone missing. According to the Durham Region Police Service, she was last observed on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in the vicinity of Simcoe Street North and Bond Street West. Police have indicated concerns for her well-being,
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A woman has been charged with several counts of fraud by the Durham Regional Police Service's Financial Crimes Unit. The woman is accused of carrying out fraudulent activities over a specific period, which reportedly involved misappropriation of personal information and unauthorized financial transactions. The police have identified numerous
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Today in Clarington, Ontario, expect a high of plus 3 degrees Celsius with snow likely, accumulating about 5 cm in most areas, though slightly less near Lake Ontario. The winds will shift to the west at 20 km/h by late afternoon, and the wind chill this morning is minus