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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) has issued guidance on the disposal of Halloween pumpkins. The authority emphasizes the importance of composting pumpkins or donating them to local farms or organizations. Improper disposal of pumpkins in wooded or rural areas can attract wildlife such as deer, raccoons, and rodents, potentially
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The Municipality of Clarington has announced plans to enhance cellular connectivity by partnering with Shared Tower to construct new cell towers on municipally owned properties. This initiative follows a formal call to industry earlier this year aimed at increasing cellular infrastructure in the community. The Clarington Council approved a report
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Police are currently searching for a male suspect following a robbery at a gas station in Whitby. The incident occurred on October 29, 2024, at approximately 7:40 a.m. at the Esso Gas Station located at 932 Brock Street North. According to police reports, the suspect entered the gas
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The Ontario government has announced a proposal to provide a $200 rebate to eligible taxpayers as part of the upcoming 2024 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review. This initiative aims to assist residents in managing the financial impact of high interest rates and the federal carbon tax. Families with children
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The 2023 Survey of Financial Security, conducted by Statistics Canada, provides insights into the financial status of Canadian families. The survey highlights that families nearing retirement age (55 to 64 years) with both a principal residence and an employer-sponsored pension plan have a median net worth of approximately $1.4
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His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Glace Bay and Shawinigan have returned to Halifax, Nova Scotia, following a four-month deployment in the Baltic Sea. The deployment was part of Operation REASSURANCE, Canada's contribution to NATO's deterrence and defense measures. During their mission, the ships participated in
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On October 29, 2024, Transport Canada announced an expanded air transport agreement between Canada and Australia. The agreement allows for an unlimited number of direct passenger and cargo flights between the two countries. It also provides airlines with increased operational flexibility and access to any point within each other'
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The Ontario government has announced that the fifth iteration of the Working for Workers Act has received Royal Assent. This legislative package aims to address various aspects of employment and worker protection in the province. Key components of the Act include: * Support for Firefighters: The Act reduces the required duration
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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved Google's application for a five-year exemption under the Online News Act. This decision allows Google to contribute $100 million annually to Canadian news organizations through the Canadian Journalism Collective (CJC). The Online News Act, which became law in June
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The Fleet Diving Unit (Pacific) has returned to Victoria, B.C., after participating in the Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise 24 (MN-MIWEX 24). This exercise was hosted by the Republic of Korea Navy from October 14 to 25, 2024, near Busan, South Korea. Eleven members of the unit, along with two
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The 2023 Employment Insurance Coverage Survey has provided new insights into the accessibility of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits in Canada. According to the survey, the eligibility rate for regular EI benefits in 2023 was 83.1%, a decrease of 6.1 percentage points from 2022. This rate was slightly below
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The municipalities in Durham Region have collectively gathered 4,239 pounds of food and raised $5,051 through online donations. These contributions are intended to support local food banks and hunger relief programs, including Feed the Need in Durham. The donations are estimated to provide the equivalent of 10,102