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Clouds persist through today with daytime highs near 10°C and a light northwest breeze. Expect some sun peeking through, but pack a jacket—temperatures dip to around 4°C overnight. Light winds continue and the chill sticks around early in the week, with Monday highs again near 10°C.
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The Ontario government has announced new legislation called the Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act. According to the province, the Act is designed to increase protections against foreign interference in Ontario’s critical minerals and energy sectors. The Ontario government stated that the proposed legislation
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Clouds linger to start the day across Clarington, with showers likely through the morning and into the early afternoon. Temperatures hover around 8°C before climbing to a high of 13°C by midday. Winds remain light, and by late afternoon, skies are expected to clear, delivering a drier, more
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More than 150 high school students from Durham Region, including Clarington, attended the Pathways to Care event at Ajax Pickering Hospital on June 11. The event was organized by Lakeridge Health and offered students the opportunity to participate in interactive sessions introducing various health care professions. According to a Lakeridge
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Fairway Market brand croissants. According to the CFIA, these croissants may contain egg that is not declared on the product label. The agency advises that people who have an allergy to egg should not consume the recalled product, as
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May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. The Durham Region Health Department advises residents to take measures to prevent Lyme disease, which is transmitted through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. The Health Department reports that blacklegged ticks can be found in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas across Durham Region,
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A 36-year-old man from Whitby has been charged following a human trafficking investigation in Oshawa, according to Durham Regional Police. The Human Trafficking Unit initiated the investigation after receiving information regarding the trafficking of a female victim in Oshawa. Durham Regional Police identified the accused as Jayson Lawton, age 36,
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The Municipality of Clarington has issued a notice stating that it will hold a statutory public meeting regarding two planned community areas: the Courtice Glen Secondary Plan Area and the Southwest Courtice Secondary Plan Area. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at
The Municipality of Clarington will introduce a new Recreational Open Air Burning By-law on March 14, 2024. According to the Municipality, the by-law establishes conditions for recreational fires within Clarington. Under the by-law, open air burning is only permitted for recreational purposes on private property. Fires must be contained in
Durham Region Transit (DRT) will update destination signs on all of its conventional and On Demand transit vehicles starting April 24, 2025. DRT stated that these updates will change the wording and appearance of the destination information displayed on the vehicles. According to DRT, this update will apply to all
Durham police reported that a pedestrian was struck by a school bus in Oshawa on Thursday morning. The incident occurred in Oshawa, according to police. Authorities did not provide information regarding the condition of the pedestrian or further details about the circumstances of the collision.
The Region of Durham has announced that residents are invited to attend free events in recognition of National Public Works Week, from May 19 to 25. According to the Region, activities are scheduled across Durham communities, including Clarington, and are intended to provide information about local public works services. The
The Ontario government has announced new rules affecting school boards across the province, including those in Clarington. In a statement issued by the government, the measures are described as steps to increase accountability and transparency in how school boards operate. According to the provincial announcement, the new measures will require
The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) will hold a 'Gowns for Grads' event on Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26, at the Community Safety Village, located at 1129 Athol Street in Whitby. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day,
Durham Regional Police Service reports that a suspect is wanted following an armed robbery at a commercial business in Oshawa on Thursday morning. Police state that a man entered the business armed with a weapon and demanded cash from an employee. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of cash before
The Municipality of Clarington is organizing a Community Cleanup event and is inviting residents to participate. According to the municipality, individuals, families, businesses, and community groups can join efforts to collect litter in neighbourhoods, parks, and other public spaces throughout Clarington. The municipal government states that the goal of the
Toronto Police reported that two suspects struck an officer with a vehicle while fleeing an arrest attempt near North Queen Street and The Queensway. The incident occurred as officers approached the suspects, who then left the area in a vehicle. The police statement did not include the condition of the
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) announced that Ganaraska Forest will open for the 2025 season on Thursday, May 1. The GRCA stated that all access points to the forest will be available for permitted activities starting that day. According to the GRCA, activities allowed in the forest include hiking,
Northumberland 89.7 FM, located in Brighton, Ontario, has been allocated $92,900 by the Ontario government. The funding was announced as part of the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Resilient Communities Fund. According to the Ontario government, this grant aims to assist Northumberland 89.7 FM in addressing the impacts