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A 22-year-old male was arrested in Oshawa with a loaded handgun following a drug and firearm investigation. The arrest was carried out by the Durham Region Police Service. The individual was found in possession of the firearm during the investigation, which is part of ongoing efforts to address drug-related activities
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Clarington is set to host the second annual Black Vendor Village on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, located at 2440 Highway 2 in Bowmanville. The event will feature over 50 vendors
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced the completion of Project Genesis, a broadband initiative under Durham OneNet. This project, involving both public and private sectors, was funded by federal, provincial, and regional sources. Project Genesis aims to establish broadband infrastructure to connect underserved communities and enhance regional services across
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During the meeting on January 13, 2025, the Clarington General Government Committee discussed the introduction of a Municipal Accommodation Tax and a Stormwater Management Fee as potential new revenue sources. The committee has directed staff to proceed with the necessary steps to implement the Municipal Accommodation Tax. This includes preparing
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Clarington residents are invited to attend a second Public Information Centre on the Farewell Heights Secondary Plan. The meeting is set for Thursday, January 30, at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex in Bowmanville. The purpose of this session is to
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has repealed By-law 2012-062, which regulated open-air burning. This decision was made during the committee meeting on January 13, 2025. The repeal is accompanied by the introduction of a new by-law that allows for recreational fires and open-air burning, reflecting Scenario One. The decision
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The Ontario government has announced an investment of nearly $500 million to refurbish 181 GO Transit bi-level rail coaches at the Alstom plant in Thunder Bay. This refurbishment is part of the province's GO Expansion program, which aims to extend the service life of these coaches by 20
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The Government of Canada has announced a new initiative under the Canada Service Corps (CSC) aimed at providing volunteer opportunities for youth. The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Youth, stated that approximately $200 million will be invested to fund 85 projects. This initiative is expected
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The Ontario government has directed Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to investigate the potential for new nuclear energy generation at the Wesleyville site in Port Hope. This directive comes after expressions of interest from the Municipality of Port Hope and the Williams Treaties First Nations. OPG is tasked with engaging local
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The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced an investment of up to $7.18 million in 70 projects within the province's dairy processing sector. This funding is part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), aimed at enhancing dairy processing capacity and food safety. The initiative
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The Durham Region Film Commission (Film Durham) will host a Film and Television Industry Career Fair on Monday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event is set to take place at the Durham College and Ontario Tech University Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre in
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of Milka brand Bubbly Alpine Milk "Chocolat" due to the presence of undeclared hazelnut. This recall affects the 90 g size of the product, identified by UPC 7 622210 371638. The recall was initiated following a consumer complaint,