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On February 9, 2023, the Governor in Council issued a directive to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to promote competition, affordability, consumer rights, and universal access in telecommunications. This directive required the CRTC to ensure the provision of aggregated wholesale high-speed access services until sustainable competition is achieved.
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On November 1, 2024, at approximately 9:20 p.m., officers from the Central West Division responded to a report of an armed individual in Whitby. The incident occurred near Brock Street North and Rossland Road East. A victim reported being followed home by a male in a red GMC
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An individual has been charged following an incident at a convenience store in Oshawa. On November 6, 2024, at approximately 2:55 a.m., police from the Central East Division responded to a robbery at the Circle K store located at 206 King Street East. The suspect reportedly used pepper
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The Durham Local Immigration Partnership (DLIP) has published a report titled "A Look at Durham: Trends in Immigration and Citizenship." This report is accessible online at durhamimmigration.ca. It covers immigration trends over the past four decades, from before 1980 to 2021, across local municipalities and the broader
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Carleton University in Ottawa will introduce a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, starting in September 2025. This program marks the first new university-based nursing program in Ontario in 20 years. The initial cohort will include up to 110 students, with plans to expand enrollment to over 200 students
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The Courtice Community Complex will be closed on November 12 and 14 due to necessary transformer upgrades. The facility will not be accessible from 5:30 to 10 a.m. on November 12 and from 5:30 a.m. to noon on November 14. During these times, all scheduled programs
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Premier Doug Ford has extended congratulations to Donald Trump and JD Vance on their election as the next President and Vice President of the United States. Ford emphasized the longstanding relationship between Ontario and the United States, highlighting economic ties and shared interests in national security and supply chains. He
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On October 29, 2024, at approximately 10:45 p.m., police responded to a call regarding an armed individual at a residence near Johnson Avenue and Cubert Street in Oshawa. A male suspect was reportedly involved in a physical altercation with two females and another male, during which he allegedly
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The Region of Durham is conducting a Class Environmental Assessment Addendum for the Ajax Water Supply Plant located at 75 Lake Driveway East in the Town of Ajax. This project aims to expand the existing water supply plant to meet increased demand due to community growth. The assessment, which began
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A 33-year-old male from Ajax has been charged following an incident involving a police officer in Whitby. The event occurred on November 1, 2024, at approximately 12:50 a.m. Officers from the Central West Division responded to a report of a male attempting to enter a vehicle at a
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Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued a statement following the death of Murray Sinclair, a prominent figure in Indigenous justice and advocacy. Mr. Sinclair, who passed away at the age of 73, was known for his leadership of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on residential schools. Mayor
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In September 2024, Canada's merchandise exports decreased by 0.1% to $63.9 billion, while imports fell by 0.4% to $65.1 billion. This resulted in a narrowing of the merchandise trade deficit from $1.5 billion in August to $1.3 billion in September.