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The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced a joint investment of up to $7.5 million to support 365 projects aimed at enhancing biosecurity within the province's agri-food sector. This funding is part of the Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative, which is expected to generate up to $31.5
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Clarington Emergency and Fire Services has issued guidelines for residents planning to use fireworks during Diwali celebrations. According to the local By-law No. 2015-047, residents must obtain a Fireworks Permit before discharging fireworks, though the permit fee is waived for cultural or religious holidays. Fireworks Safety Guidelines * Do not discharge
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The Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hub will be available at the Bowmanville Library on October 28, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. This event is organized in collaboration with the Regional Municipality of Durham and Service Canada. Residents can access a variety of services at this
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The New Housing Price Index (NHPI) for September 2024 has been released by Statistics Canada. The index measures changes in the selling prices of new residential houses across Canada. For September 2024, the NHPI showed no change at the national level, maintaining a 0.0% growth rate from the previous
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Durham Region Transit has announced a detour for Route 419 due to road closures on Ritson Road between Britannia Avenue and Conlin Road. The detour will be in effect from Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 7:00 AM until Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 6:00 PM. During this period,
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A massage therapist from Whitby has been charged with multiple counts of sexual assault following incidents reported in Ajax. The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) announced the arrest of Nicholas M. Luck, age 50, after a female client alleged she was assaulted on several occasions during treatment sessions at a
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Durham College, located in Oshawa, Ontario, has announced the launch of four new programs set to begin in the fall of 2025. The programs include the Electric Drive Vehicle Technician diploma, Environmental Technician diploma, Immigration Case Management graduate certificate, and Interior Decorating diploma. The Electric Drive Vehicle Technician program is
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The Municipality of Clarington has announced road closures in Bowmanville Cemetery, located at 1330 Haines Street, as part of ongoing maintenance work. The closures are scheduled to begin on October 28, 2024, and are expected to last approximately one month. The maintenance involves paving and concrete works, which may be
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In August 2024, the number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits rose by 7,400, marking a 1.5% increase. This is the third rise in four months, following a period of stability from September 2023 to April 2024. Year-over-year, the number of regular EI beneficiaries increased by
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Ritson Road South in Oshawa. These restrictions will be in place from October 28 to December 6, 2024. The affected area extends from Viola Avenue to Mitchell Avenue. The purpose of the restrictions is to facilitate the safe repair of
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The Industrial Product Price Index (IPPI) and Raw Materials Price Index (RMPI) for September 2024 have shown a decrease in prices for products manufactured in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, the IPPI fell by 0.6% from August to September and decreased by 0.9% compared to the previous year.
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Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is hosting a free public skating event at the Orono Arena & Community Centre. The event is scheduled for Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. This marks the first public skate of the season and is part of OPG'