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Lakeridge Health, a healthcare provider in Durham Region, has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certifications. These certifications are recognized standards for information security management and privacy information management systems. According to Aaron Lam, Manager of Information Security at Lakeridge Health, these certifications reflect the organization&
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The Autism Home Base in Bowmanville is hosting a sensory-friendly holiday event titled "Silent Night" on December 14, 2024. The event will run from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm at 132 Church St, 2nd Floor, Bowmanville, ON L1C 1T5. This event is designed for families and
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The Durham Regional Police Service is actively searching for a 15-year-old male named Michael, who has been missing since October 14, 2024. Michael was last seen in the vicinity of Goodfellow Street and McQuay Boulevard in Whitby. Authorities have expressed concerns for his well-being. Michael is described as a Black
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The Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) is an energy-from-waste facility located in Courtice, Ontario. It processes approximately 140,000 tonnes of residential waste annually. The facility generates enough electricity to power over 10,000 homes and contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by offsetting the use of other fuels for
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Santa Claus will be visiting Historic Downtown Bowmanville on select Saturdays in December. The event will take place at the corner of Temperance Street and King Street. Visitors can have their photos taken with Santa and get close to live reindeer. Each child attending will receive a holiday gift, courtesy
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Statistics Canada has released the farm product prices for October 2024. The data covers monthly provincial prices for grains, oilseeds, specialty crops, cattle, hogs, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. * Canola Prices: In October, canola prices varied across provinces. Saskatchewan saw a 0.5% decline, while Alberta and Manitoba experienced a
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The Municipality of Clarington has formally requested the Province of Ontario to recognize homelessness as a health priority. This call was made during the General Government Committee meeting held on December 2, 2024. The resolution, supported by Mayor Adrian Foster and Councillors, emphasizes the need for a dedicated provincial minister
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The Ontario government has announced an expansion of its competitive energy procurement initiative, increasing the target from 5,000 megawatts (MW) to 7,500 MW. This expansion is part of the Second Long-Term Procurement (LT2) plan, which aims to address the province's growing electricity demand. The Independent Electricity
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has approved the implementation of a Veterans' Crosswalk at the intersection of King and Temperance Streets in Bowmanville. This decision was made during the meeting held on December 2, 2024. The crosswalk is intended to serve as a permanent memorial to honor those
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) is organizing an Accessibility Forum on January 14, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Oshawa Convention Centre. The event is open to the public and aims to gather feedback on accessible public transit services in the region. The forum will feature
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The 2022 Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) assessed the literacy, numeracy, and adaptive problem-solving skills of Canadians aged 16 to 65. The results indicate that Canadians scored above the average of the 27 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries participating in the assessment. Key
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Apprenticeship programs in Canada have shown signs of recovery in 2023, with new registrations and certifications continuing to rise. According to Statistics Canada, there were 70,521 new registrations in apprenticeship programs across Canada, excluding Alberta, marking an 8.0% increase from 2022 and surpassing the pre-pandemic level of 2019.