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A male suspect has been apprehended following an incident involving a firearm in Whitby. According to the Durham Region Police Service, the incident transpired at approximately 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, near the intersection of Dundas Street West and Frances Street. The police report indicates that
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Statistics Canada reports an increase in labour productivity for Canadian businesses by 0.6% in the fourth quarter of 2024. This quarterly growth represents the highest rate recorded in the past year, with the annual productivity growth rate for 2024 also reaching 0.6%. The productivity increase was predominantly observed
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A 33-year-old man from Whitby was arrested on March 3, 2025, in Oshawa, within a stolen vehicle. Officers from the Central East Division of the Durham Region Police Service found him in possession of various drugs during a routine patrol at a parking lot near Stevenson Road South and King
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Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has addressed the recent introduction of trade tariffs by the U.S. government. In a statement, Mayor Foster expressed concerns regarding the potential effects of these tariffs on local and cross-border trade. Mayor Foster stated, "This is a disappointing moment in history as President Trump’
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has completed the 2024 National Potato Wart Survey, finding no presence of potato wart in over 2,200 soil samples. These samples were collected from seed potato fields across various provinces, according to the agency. Potato wart is a significant disease that affects potato
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On March 4, 2025, the Government of Canada announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on $155 billion worth of goods imported from the United States. According to the Canadian government, these tariffs are in response to recent U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports. The initial list of targeted goods
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The Government of Canada has announced a plan to invest up to $14.3 million aimed at mitigating labor shortages in the health sector. This initiative is being conducted through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP), which assists internationally educated health professionals in joining the Canadian workforce. The announcement was
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Statistics Canada's 2023 data shows that Canada had 2,655 head office locations, representing a 0.3% decrease from the previous year. Employment figures in these offices rose modestly, with an additional 250 individuals employed, bringing the total to 211,445. The majority of these jobs are concentrated
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The federal government, in partnership with the Town of Cobourg, has allocated $19.5 million for the project of rebuilding Cobourg Harbour's breakwaters and Monk’s Cove Park seawall on Lake Ontario. This investment is facilitated through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund aimed at enhancing shoreline safety
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Canada's federal, provincial, and territorial Energy and Mines Ministers convened in Toronto at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) meeting. The agenda focused on discussing restrictions placed by the United States through recent tariffs. In a joint statement, the ministers expressed concern about these tariffs, describing
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The Canada Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Vaaniy Foods brand Frozen Porotta due to the presence of undeclared milk. The product's packaging does not list milk as an ingredient, posing potential health risks to individuals with milk allergies. Consumers who have purchased this product are
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The Durham Region has issued a reminder to drivers to make complete stops at intersections and check both directions before proceeding. This guideline is a part of the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan. The initiative focuses on preventative measures to enhance safety at intersections, aimed at protecting