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The Farm Product Price Index (FPPI) for September 2024 recorded a decrease of 5.9% compared to the same month in the previous year. This decline was primarily driven by a significant drop in the crops index, which fell by 13.1%. The decrease in the crops index was attributed
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A 35-year-old man from Whitby has been arrested following an incident involving a firearm. On November 14, 2024, the suspect allegedly pointed a firearm at another individual and made threats. The incident occurred near Byron Street South and Victoria Street East in Whitby. The suspect and the victim were reportedly
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has approved a new initiative to establish a Veterans Crosswalk at the intersection of King and Temperance in Bowmanville, Ontario. This decision was made during the committee meeting on December 2, 2024, as documented in the meeting minutes. The Veterans Crosswalk is intended to
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Health Canada has released the results of the 2024 Canadian Cannabis Survey, which was conducted from April 4 to July 2, 2024. The survey aims to provide insights into Canadians' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding cannabis use. Key findings from the survey include: * A decline in the proportion of
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The Labour Force Survey for November 2024 indicates a rise in Canada's unemployment rate to 6.8%, marking the highest level since January 2017, excluding the pandemic years. The number of unemployed individuals increased by 87,000, reaching a total of 1.5 million. This represents a 22.
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A 29-year-old male from Toronto has been arrested following an investigation by the Durham Regional Police Service's Gun and Gang Unit. The investigation led to the seizure of two loaded firearms, a quantity of drugs, and a vehicle. On December 3, 2024, search warrants were executed at a
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The Government of Canada has announced a new strategy to enhance the country's artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities through significant financial commitments. The Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy, launched by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, aims to allocate up to $2 billion to improve AI
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The Ontario government has appointed Angela Clayton as the interim President and CEO of Infrastructure Ontario. This decision was made with the unanimous support of Infrastructure Ontario's Board of Directors. Clayton is set to take over the role later this month, following the transition of the current President
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The Ontario government has announced a new initiative aimed at increasing the number of family doctors in rural and northern communities. This effort is part of the Practice Ready Ontario program, which will enable up to 100 internationally trained family physicians to begin practicing in these areas by 2025. The
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The Pet Spay Neuter Initiatives Association has approached the Clarington Council with a request for financial support to sustain its program, which offers spay and neuter services to low-income and homeless individuals. This request was presented by Martin Field, the Chair of the association, during the General Government Committee meeting
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The Municipality of Clarington is evaluating the potential benefits and funding implications of supporting the Pet Spay Neuter Initiatives Program (SNIP). During the General Government Committee meeting on December 2, 2024, Martin Field, Chair of the Spay Neuter Initiatives Association, presented an overview of the program. The initiative aims to
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The Clarington Public Library, Museums, and Archives (CLMA) have announced a series of holiday programs and events for December. These activities are designed for various age groups, including adults, youth, and children. Key events include: * Holiday Tree Lighting Storytime: Scheduled at the Bowmanville Library on Friday, December 6, from 5: