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The Clarington Council has approved the design vision for a new park on the former lands of the Bowmanville Zoo. The project will proceed to the detailed design phase, focusing initially on developing a trail network. Construction is expected to begin next year, with the park anticipated to open in
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Clarington Council has approved the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan (PRCMP), which will guide the development of parkland, programs, and services over the next 10 to 15 years. The plan was developed with input from residents, stakeholders, and community groups, who were invited to review the draft and provide
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On October 6, 2024, a fire occurred in a residential area of Oshawa, specifically at Eddystone Path and Okanagan Path. The fire, which has been classified as arson, caused extensive damage to multiple homes, with damages estimated to exceed $2 million. Fortunately, the occupants of the affected residence were able
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On October 24, 2024, an incident occurred in Whitby involving two male suspects during a Facebook marketplace transaction. The event took place around 7:20 p.m. near Rolling Acres Drive and Daines Drive. The victim, who had listed a jacket for sale, met with a potential buyer at a
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The Canadian Coast Guard Ship Sir Wilfrid Laurier recently returned to Victoria, B.C., after completing a mission in the North Pacific aimed at addressing illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. This mission, part of Operation North Pacific Guard, involved collaboration with the United States Coast Guard and the United
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Statistics Canada has released data on the income of high-income Canadians for the year 2022. The average total income for the top 1% of tax filers was $586,900, reflecting a decrease of 5.1% from the previous year. This decline is attributed to the reduction of COVID-19 pandemic-related government
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The Ontario government has announced plans to extend the current gas and fuel tax cuts until June 30, 2025. This extension, if approved, will maintain the tax rates at 9 cents per litre. The government claims that this measure will save Ontario households an average of $380 over three years
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The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, has announced new judicial appointments in Ontario. These appointments are part of a process established in 2016, which aims to ensure transparency and diversity in the selection of judges. Appointments: * Lisa A. Wannamaker has been appointed as a
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A male suspect has been arrested in connection with an attempted carjacking incident in Pickering. The event occurred on June 9, 2024, around 11:45 p.m. near Taunton Road and New Whites Road. The victim reported that three individuals attempted to steal their vehicle at gunpoint using vehicles that
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Durham Region, in collaboration with Environmental 360 Solutions, has been awarded the 2024 Prestige Public Private Partnership award by the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association. This recognition is for their battery recycling program, which is noted for its effective partnership in managing household hazardous waste. Since the program'
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The Ontario government has announced that residents can now receive free flu shots and updated COVID-19 vaccines at pharmacies, public health units, and primary care providers across the province. The initiative aims to help residents stay healthy during the respiratory illness season. According to the announcement, all Ontarians aged six
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On October 25, 2024, a 27-year-old man from Oshawa, identified as Arsh Sharma, was charged after allegedly pointing a laser at a Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) helicopter. The incident occurred around 11:05 p.m. in the area of Deer Valley Drive and Snowbird Street, Oshawa. The DRPS Air1