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The General Government Committee of Clarington convened on February 3, 2025, to discuss updates regarding the Development Charge Study and Community Benefits Charge Strategy. The current Development Charge By-law, which is set to lapse in January 2026, was a focal point of the meeting. Jackie Hall from Hemson Consulting led
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Durham Regional Highway 2 in the Courtice community of Clarington. The restrictions will take effect from February 24 to March 14 to facilitate the installation of a storm sewer and the completion of curb infills for new development projects. The
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The Durham Region Transit Executive Committee convened on February 5, 2025, to discuss key updates and plans affecting the regional transit system. It was confirmed that Commissioner Schummer will continue as Vice-Chair of the Committee. At the meeting, Durham Region Transit (DRT) reviewed its participation in local events, including sponsoring
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The General Government Committee of Clarington convened on February 3, 2025, to discuss various issues, including a resolution concerning procurement policies. During the meeting, a motion was passed to explore potential restrictions on the purchase of products and services from the United States specifically by the local municipality. The motion,
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Durham Region is undertaking a project to install new roundabouts as part of an effort to enhance road safety within the area. This initiative is a component of the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan. The plan involves replacing selected traffic control signals with roundabouts. The decision to
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Residents of North Durham are encouraged to attend a virtual engagement session for the Beaverton Heights Community Hub. This event is an opportunity for residents to share their ideas on the programs and services that the hub should offer. The session is scheduled for February 26, from 6:00 to
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A police checkpoint in Whitby on February 9, 2025, led to the seizure of a large quantity of crystal meth. The Durham Region Police Service conducted a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) line at the intersection of Consumers Drive and Garden Street, resulting in the interception of nearly five kilograms
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Two males from Quebec were arrested in Oshawa after a collision involving a stolen vehicle on Sunday night, according to the Durham Region Police Service. Officers observed the vehicle, later confirmed to be stolen, and attempted to stop it. The suspects did not comply, resulting in a collision. Following the
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The Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Canada, operating under Global Affairs Canada, has identified an information operation aimed at Chrystia Freeland, a candidate in the Liberal Party of Canada’s leadership contest. This discovery is part of the RRM's role in the Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections (SITE)
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The Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Canada, part of Global Affairs Canada, has identified an information operation targeting Chrystia Freeland, who is a candidate in the leadership race for the Liberal Party of Canada. This detection was carried out under the Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections (SITE) Task Force. The
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The Royal Canadian Navy has announced that Navy Commander Adriano Lozer has been relieved of his command of HMCS Ottawa. This decision was made by Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, the Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, due to what was cited as a 'loss of confidence'. HMCS Ottawa is
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On February 8, 2025, federal, provincial, and territorial Ministers of Agriculture gathered in Ottawa to discuss essential aspects of Canada's relationship with the United States in terms of agriculture trading. This meeting, led by Lawrence MacAulay, who serves as the federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, focused on