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The Government of Canada has announced an increase in the rural top-up for the Canada Carbon Rebate, effective from April 2024. This adjustment is part of the federal carbon pollution pricing system, which applies to provinces including Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The
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Global Affairs Canada has announced the expulsion of six Indian diplomats and consular officials from Canada. This action is linked to an investigation into alleged criminal activities involving agents associated with the Government of India. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have identified connections between these activities and the Indian
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has decided to conduct a study on the feasibility and cost of adding or replacing garbage receptacles in the downtown core. This decision was made during the committee meeting on October 7, 2024, in response to increasing complaints about litter from local residents and
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On October 15, 2024, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the appointment of Linda A. Shin as a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, located in Toronto. This appointment fills the vacancy left by Justice B.A. Allen, who became
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The Ontario government has proposed new legislation aimed at addressing traffic congestion and improving road conditions. This legislation, if passed, would require municipalities to obtain provincial approval before installing new bike lanes that could reduce vehicle lanes. The proposal comes as a response to the increase in bike lanes during
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced a road closure on Ritson Road North in Oshawa. The closure will occur from November 2 to the end of the day on November 3, 2024. This closure is to facilitate the installation of a sanitary sewer to support new development in the
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Several roads in downtown Bowmanville will be closed for the Applefest event. King Street will be closed from Friday, October 18, 2024, at 6 p.m. to Saturday, October 19, 2024, at approximately 7 p.m. The closure extends from Scugog Street to George Street and includes parts of Division
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Four individuals have been charged following the theft of jewelry valued at over $250,000 from an Airbnb property in Bowmanville. The incident occurred on October 11, 2024, when police responded to a theft report in the area of Cove Road and West Beach Road. The suspects, who had reserved
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On October 13, 2024, two men were arrested in Oshawa following a 9-1-1 call reporting an altercation. The incident occurred around 10:25 p.m. near Simcoe Street South and John Street. A witness observed two males following another male, which led to a confrontation. Upon arrival, police officers from
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The Clarington Polar Bear Swim, a traditional event held annually on January 1st, is currently under review by the Clarington General Government Committee. During the meeting on October 7, 2024, correspondence from Nancy and Hugh Towie regarding the event was referred to staff for further consideration. The Polar Bear Swim
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All locations of the Clarington Museums and Archives (CLMA) will be closed on Thursday, October 17, 2024. This closure is due to a staff professional development day. Regular operating hours will resume on Wednesday, October 16, and continue on Friday, October 18. Despite the physical locations being closed, digital resources
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On October 11, 2024, at approximately 6:30 a.m., a woman reported to the West Division that she had been shot at while driving in Pickering. The incident began at a Tim Horton's located at Toy Avenue and Bayly Street, where a vehicle honked at her. As