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The Ontario government has introduced the Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario Act, 2024. This proposed legislation is part of the Fall 2024 Red Tape Reduction package. If passed, it aims to simplify processes and reduce costs for businesses and individuals in Ontario. The legislation includes over 60 initiatives designed to
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The Ontario government has announced an investment of $500 million aimed at increasing the number of nurses in the province. This funding is intended to support the education and training of over 20,000 nurses by 2027. The initiative includes collaboration with the College of Nurses of Ontario to streamline
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has announced that its customer service desk and call centre will close earlier than usual today, November 20, 2024. The closure is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. The services are expected to resume normal operations the following day, November 21, 2024, at 7:00 a.
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Durham Regional Highway 2 in Courtice, Clarington. These restrictions will be in place from November 20 to December 11, with the possibility of schedule changes due to adverse weather conditions. The affected area is the eastbound lane from 180 metres
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The Competition Bureau of Canada has obtained a court order to further its investigation into the marketing practices of Leon’s Furniture Limited and its subsidiary, The Brick Warehouse LP. This order, issued by the Federal Court, mandates the companies to provide records and written information pertinent to the investigation.
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The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has announced that Canadians can participate in naming the country's first lunar rover. The voting period is open from November 20 to December 20, 2024. This initiative allows Canadians of all ages to select their preferred name from a list provided on the
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Durham Region has been recognized as a fully certified intelligent community by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF). This certification is awarded to communities that demonstrate high-quality connectivity, effective workforce development, a business innovation ecosystem, and meaningful community engagement. The designation will remain in place until October 2027. The recognition positions
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The Beaver River Bridge, located east of Beaverton, is now open to traffic. This development follows the installation of a temporary bridge by the Regional Municipality of Durham, with support from the Township of Brock and funding from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. The temporary bridge will remain in place
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Canada increased by 2.0% on a year-over-year basis in October 2024. This marks a rise from the 1.6% increase observed in September. The change is attributed to a smaller decrease in gasoline prices in October (-4.0%) compared to September (-10.7%
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The Orono Santa Claus Parade will result in several road closures in Orono, Ontario, on Saturday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. The affected roads include: * Mill Lane to Mill Street * Mill Street to Main Street * Main Street to Station Street * Station Street to Princess Street * Princess Street
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On November 15, 2024, at approximately 7:25 a.m., officers from the Central West Division responded to a report of an armed individual in the area of Dundas Street West and Palace Street, Whitby. The suspect was reportedly making threats from an apartment window toward another individual in a
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The Ontario government has introduced the Safer Streets, Stronger Communities Act, which aims to enhance public safety through several measures. The proposed legislation includes provisions to support safety near supervised consumption sites, address auto theft, and improve monitoring of sex offenders. Key elements of the proposed act include: * Prohibiting supervised