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Today in Clarington, expect a mainly sunny day with fog patches dissipating this morning. The high temperature will reach 27°C, with a humidex making it feel like 30°C. The UV index is forecasted to be high, so sunscreen is a good idea if you're spending time
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The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced an investment of $9 million in the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative. This funding is part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership and aims to assist farmers in enhancing the sustainability and competitiveness of their operations. The funding will support the adoption of
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Temporary Platform Closure at Pickering GO Station Dates: Wednesday, September 18, to Monday, September 23, 2024. Affected Route: 121 Details: Platform 11 at Pickering GO Station will be closed due to construction. During this period, Route 121 will service Platform 8 instead. For more information, visit the Durham Region Transit
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On September 16, 2024, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, announced new mortgage reforms aimed at improving homeownership accessibility for Canadians, particularly targeting younger generations. The following key changes were highlighted: * Increase in Insured Mortgage Cap: The price cap for insured mortgages will rise from $1
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Event Details Location: Newcastle Library Schedule: Thursdays, September 5 to November 28 (excluding October 17) Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Age Group: 1.5 to 3 years Type: Drop-in The event includes stories, songs, and rhymes that utilize skills from the Every Child Ready to Read© program,
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The Durham Region Health Department is reminding residents living within 10 kilometres of the Pickering and Darlington nuclear generating stations to ensure they have potassium iodide (KI) tablets available in their households. This recommendation particularly targets pregnant and breastfeeding individuals, as well as parents of infants, children, and adolescents, who
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A handgun equipped with a 9 mm overcapacity drum magazine was seized following an arrest in Oshawa on September 14, 2024. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. when officers from the Central East Division attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle. The driver did not stop
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Event Details Location: Newcastle Library Schedule: Thursdays, September 12 to December 19 (except October 17) Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Age Group: 0-12 months Registration: Registration is required and can be completed through the EarlyON KeyON system at keyon.ca. Course Description: Participants will learn techniques in
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The Durham Regional Police Service is seeking assistance in locating a male suspect involved in an armed robbery at a gas station in Clarington. On September 16, 2024, at approximately 10:10 p.m., police responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Esso Gas Station located at
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Event Details Title: Magical Science (Scientists in School Workshop) Date: September 19, 2024 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Newcastle Library Target Audience: Grades K-6 Registration: Required This workshop will allow participants to explore various scientific concepts through hands-on activities. Attendees will discover how to levitate particles,
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Baby Bookworms at Courtice Library The Courtice Library will host the Baby Bookworms program for children aged 0-3. This program will run every Thursday from September 5 to November 28, 2024, excluding October 17. The sessions will take place from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. Participants can expect
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Check It Out: TAG (Teen Advisory Group) at Newcastle Library The Clarington Public Library is hosting a Teen Advisory Group (TAG) for students in grades 7-12. This group will meet at the Newcastle Library on the following dates: * September 19, 2024 * October 10, 2024 * November 21, 2024 * December 12, 2024