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The Municipality of Clarington has approved significant expenditures for the replacement and acquisition of municipal vehicles, with a focus on incorporating green technologies. During the General Government Committee meeting on November 4, 2024, several contracts were awarded for the supply and delivery of various vehicles, emphasizing sustainability and modernization of
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On November 11, 2024, at approximately 4:25 a.m., an arson incident occurred at Cannaverse Cannabis, located at 314 Harwood Avenue South in Ajax. According to the Durham Regional Police Service, two male suspects broke the front window of the store and set it on fire. They left the
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Durham Region Police are conducting a search for a 55-year-old man who went missing from the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences in Whitby. The individual, named Rohan, was last observed leaving the facility on the afternoon of November 9, 2024. Authorities believe he may be traveling on foot
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The Ontario government has requested the Bank of Canada to reduce interest rates, citing the need to protect jobs amid global economic uncertainties. This request follows the creation of nearly 200,000 jobs in Ontario this year, although recent employment figures indicate a fragile economic recovery. Minister of Economic Development,
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced a road closure on Columbus Road East in Oshawa. The closure will take place from November 13 to the first week of December 2024, with road reconstruction resuming in May 2025 after a winter shutdown. The affected area is Columbus Road East, from
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Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued a statement in recognition of Indigenous Veterans Day. The day is observed to honor First Nations, Inuit, and Métis veterans who have served in Canada's military. Mayor Foster highlighted the historical exclusion of Indigenous veterans from Remembrance Day observances until 1995, when
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The Ontario government has announced measures to facilitate the transition of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, their spouses, and veterans into skilled trades. This initiative includes a $2.4 million investment through the Skills Development Fund to offer free training in technology and cybersecurity careers. The government aims to recognize
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During the General Government Committee meeting on November 4, 2024, Marian Timmermans, a board member of Marigold Hospice Care, provided an update on the hospice's progress and financial needs. Timmermans announced that the grand opening of the hospice is scheduled for Fall 2025. In her presentation, Timmermans detailed
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On November 11, several roads in Clarington will be closed to accommodate Remembrance Day ceremonies. In Bowmanville, King Street will be closed between Ontario Street and Temperance Street, and Temperance Street will be closed from King Street to Church Street from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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On November 8, the Durham Region recognized National Indigenous Veterans Day, which honours the service and sacrifices of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis veterans in the Canadian Armed Forces. The day acknowledges the challenges faced by Indigenous service members, including traveling long distances to enlist and experiencing racism during and
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A 13-year-old girl has died following a collision in Ajax. The incident occurred on November 7, 2024, at approximately 7:35 a.m. on Rossland Road West near Stevensgate Drive. Officers from the West Division responded to the scene where the girl was found pinned under a vehicle. She was
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On November 7, 2024, at approximately 1:40 a.m., police responded to a robbery at the Esso Gas Station located at 211 Bayly Street East in Ajax. A male suspect reportedly entered the station, threatened an employee, and took cash from the register before fleeing the scene. The employee