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The Clarington General Government Committee convened on February 3, 2025, to address the issue of Canadian export tariffs and their potential implications for the local community. As documented in the meeting minutes, a significant focus was placed on incentivizing the purchase of Canadian products within Clarington. The Committee proposed a
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The Durham Regional Chair, alongside mayors from eight local municipalities, has responded to new tariffs announced by the United States government. The U.S. has implemented a 25 percent import tariff on most Canadian goods, as well as a 10 percent tariff on energy, effective from February 4. In a
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Canada has announced its decision to implement 25 percent tariffs on goods imported from the United States valued at $155 billion. This decision, as stated by Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly in Ottawa, is a countermeasure to tariffs that the U.S. has applied to
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Canada will implement new tariffs of 25 percent on goods imported from the United States beginning February 4, 2025. This measure will affect goods valued at approximately $30 billion. The tariffs are part of Canada's response to the United States' tariffs on Canadian goods, according to the
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The Canadian government has announced that it will impose tariffs of 25% on approximately $155 billion worth of U.S. imports. This decision comes as a response to recent tariffs on Canadian goods enacted by the United States, which Canada has characterized as unjustified. According to the Canadian government, these
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In Clarington, Mayor Adrian Foster has issued a statement recognizing Black History Month. The statement acknowledges the contributions of the Black community within Clarington and across Canada. "As we begin Black History Month, we honor and celebrate the contributions and legacy of the Black community in Clarington and across
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Durham Region will host a Black History Month event on February 5, 2025. The event, titled 'Together We Rise Durham: Resistance, Resilience, Possibility,' will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Audley Recreation Centre in Ajax. The occasion will feature a keynote address by
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The Diane Hamre Recreation Complex's pool in Newcastle is scheduled to reopen on February 3, 2025, following an eight-week closure for renovations. The improvements completed include the installation of a new dehumidification unit designed to enhance air quality on the pool deck. The upgrade also involved applying fresh
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Since its opening in March 2024, the low-barrier shelter located at 1635 Dundas Street East in Whitby has provided services to individuals experiencing homelessness. Managed by the Christian Faith Outreach Centre, the shelter has supported over 160 unique individuals with various services, including mental health and addiction support, harm reduction,
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Durham Region residents can now access information about local road construction projects through an online tool provided by the regional government. This tool offers details on various public works projects that are either planned or currently underway. The Projects and Studies tool is available on the official Durham Region website.
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The Government of Canada has announced a deferral in the implementation of a change to the capital gains inclusion rate. The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, confirmed that the date for this change has been postponed from June 25, 2024, to January 1, 2026. This adjustment
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Statistics Canada has published its latest findings on Canadian household economic accounts for the third quarter of 2024. The report highlights significant trends in income, consumption, saving, and wealth distribution across various income groups. Middle-income households reported the largest increase in net savings, with a 26.7% rise compared to