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The Ontario government has announced a new initiative to reduce wait times for gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy procedures. According to the announcement, the government is opening a call for applications for new licences, with the aim of issuing these licences starting in Winter 2025. This initiative is expected to connect nearly
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The Orono Farmers Market will be held on Fridays from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the north end of the Orono Fairgrounds, located at the end of Centreview Street. The market will feature local produce, baked goods, handmade items, and more. Special events will include food trucks,
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Durham College (DC) in Oshawa, Ontario, will introduce four new programs in September 2024. These programs are the Law Clerk diploma, Professional Selling and Business Development graduate certificate, Clinical Bioinformatics graduate certificate, and Public Relations graduate certificate. The college aims to equip students with skills and knowledge relevant to current
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On August 26, 2024, Minister Randy Boissonnault announced new measures to reduce the number of temporary foreign workers in Canada. The changes are aimed at addressing the misuse and fraud within the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program and will take effect by September 26, 2024. The Government of Canada will
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On August 26, 2024, the Department of Finance Canada announced measures to address what they have termed unfair trade practices by China. The measures include a 100% surtax on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) starting October 1, 2024, and a 25% surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China
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A public meeting has been scheduled to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment for Bethesda Ridge Farms. The meeting will take place on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. and can be attended either online or in person at the Council Chambers, Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance
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Good morning, Clarington! Here’s your weather update for Tuesday, August 27, 2024: Today will be cloudy with a 30% chance of showers. The temperature will reach a high of 22°C during the day and drop to a low of 15°C tonight . For the rest of the week:
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The Clarington Public Library, Museums, and Archives will be hosting a series of book clubs this fall. The events are scheduled across various locations and online platforms. Adult Book Clubs Newcastle Library or online via Zoom: * Tuesday, September 23, 6pm: The Pull of Our Stars by Emma Donoghue * Tuesday, October
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Detour on Harwood Avenue Southbound at Bayly Street When: Monday, August 26, 07:00 to Friday, August 30, 18:00 Route Affected: 917 Due to road construction on Harwood Avenue southbound at Bayly Street, Route 917 eastbound trips will detour via Commercial Avenue and Bayly Street. The following stops will
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has issued a reminder to residents about the upcoming harvest season. Drivers may encounter temporary delays on rural roads due to slow-moving farm machinery. Motorists are urged to exercise caution and patience when sharing the road with these vehicles. Harvest Season Timing * When: Early fall
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The number of commuters in Canada increased by 585,000 (+3.7%) in May 2024 compared to May 2023, driven by employment growth (+373,000 or +1.9%) and a rise in the share of the employed population working at locations other than home. Commuters are defined as employed people
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The Courtice Library will host a series of 'Music and Movement' sessions for young children. The sessions are scheduled as follows: * Mondays from July 8 to August 26 (excluding July 22 and August 5) from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM for children who are crawling up