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The Clarington Public Library, Museums & Archives has announced its schedule for winter book clubs in 2025. These clubs cater to different age groups and interests, providing a platform for community members to engage in literary discussions. Adult Book Clubs * Newcastle Library or Online via Zoom * January 28, 6pm: Yellowface
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The Ontario government has announced that the preliminary design for Highway 413 is 90% complete. This development allows the province to begin releasing land not required for the highway's construction. A total of 113 full and 57 partial properties have been identified as unnecessary for the project. The
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The Clarington Public Library is hosting a series of events titled "Holiday Tour and Retro Board Games" at the historic Waverley Place. These events are scheduled for Thursdays, December 5, 12, and 19, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The events are open to adults and
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The Ontario government has introduced the Emergency Management Modernization Act, aiming to update the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA). This proposed legislation seeks to enhance provincial and municipal emergency management efforts, focusing on prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The amendments are the first significant updates in over
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The Canadian government has introduced Bill C-78, known as the Tax Break for All Canadians Act, which has been approved by the House of Commons and is currently under consideration by the Senate. The bill proposes a temporary exemption from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax
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The Durham Region Transit Executive Committee convened on December 4, 2024, to address several key issues concerning transit services. * On Demand Service: The committee noted that the On Demand service is currently operating at 240% over capacity. Plans to address these capacity challenges will be included in the 2025 budget,
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Police are actively searching for a 46-year-old male named David Lewis, who is wanted on a Warrant of Committal. Lewis was last seen around 12:50 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2024, at Ontario Shores, located at 700 Gordon Street in Whitby. Authorities have indicated that Lewis requires medication,
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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has released its report for the year 2024, detailing its activities and contributions to Canada's economy. The agency processed approximately 4.5 million commercial trucks, maintaining the same volume as 2023, and assessed around $32.5 billion in duties and taxes. Clarington
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On December 8, 2024, a pedestrian was found deceased in a ditch along Regional Highway 2, east of Stapleton Road in Clarington. The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) reported that the incident occurred during a snow event on the evening of December 7, 2024. The victim, a 31-year-old male, was
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The Municipality of Clarington has announced that forestry work will be conducted in several residential areas in the coming weeks. This work, known as block pruning, is intended to promote safe tree structures and improve tree health. The activities will include removing dead, diseased, broken, or dangerous branches, pruning for
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The Clarington Public Library is hosting a series of "Mrs. Claus Storytime" events across multiple locations in December 2024. These events are scheduled as follows: * Courtice Library: Wednesday, December 11, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am * Bowmanville Library: Tuesday, December 17, from 10:30 am to
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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reported its enforcement activities in the Southern Ontario Region for the period from January 1 to October 31, 2024. During this time, the CBSA intercepted 392 firearms and 2,819 weapons, and seized 4,083 kilograms of narcotics. Additionally, 1,742,976 kilograms of