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The Municipality of Clarington has urged the provincial and federal governments to address the homelessness crisis affecting Ontario. This call to action was made in support of the Ontario Big City Mayors' Solve the Crisis Campaign. The Clarington Council emphasized the need for a dedicated provincial minister and ministry
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An investigation by the North Division Criminal Investigations Bureau has led to the arrest of a suspect and the recovery of stolen machinery valued over $24,000. The suspect, identified as Andrew Hausman, 35, from Toronto, is accused of committing multiple break-ins at businesses in the North Division area during
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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 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on December 7, 2024. Attendees can have their photos taken with Santa and see live
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The Spay Neuter Initiatives Association (SNIA) presented to the Clarington General Government Committee on December 2, 2024, requesting municipal support for their program. Martin Field, Chair of SNIA, outlined the association's services, which include a 100% subsidy for spaying and neutering pets of unhoused community members. Field proposed
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Environment and Climate Change Canada has released its winter outlook for the 2024-2025 season. The forecast indicates that temperatures in the north and east of Canada are expected to be close to or above normal, while the west may experience a warm start followed by normal to below normal temperatures.
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In the third quarter of 2024, labour productivity in Canadian businesses decreased by 0.4%. This marks the third consecutive quarter of decline, following a 0.1% decrease in the second quarter and a 0.2% decrease in the first quarter. The reduction in productivity is attributed to a slowdown
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has announced that access to the Central Ganaraska Forest will be temporarily closed on December 9th and 10th, 2024. The closure is due to the demolition of the gymnasium building located on the Ganaraska Forest Centre grounds. This building has reached the end of its
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The Clarington Public Library is hosting Edwardian Christmas Holiday Tours at the Waverley Place historic house. These tours will take place on December 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2024, with sessions at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. The tours are open to all ages and do not require
The Municipality of Clarington has formally called on the provincial government to address the growing issues of homelessness and mental health. During the General Government Committee meeting on December 2, 2024, the council supported the Ontario Big City Mayors' campaign, urging immediate action from both provincial and federal governments.
The Canadian government has announced two significant measures aimed at providing financial relief to Canadians and addressing housing availability issues. Tax Break on Goods and Services The government has introduced Bill C-78, known as the Tax Break for All Canadians Act, which has been adopted by the House of Commons
Durham Region Transit has announced detours for bus routes in Bowmanville due to the Moonlight Magic and Tree Lighting event scheduled for December 6, 2024. The event will take place on King Street, leading to road closures and subsequent changes in bus routes. The affected routes include 502, 507, and
Several roads in Bowmanville will be closed for the Moonlight Magic and Christmas Market event. The closures will affect the following areas: * King Street West, between Scugog Street and George Street. * Division Street, between 33 Division Street and 11 Division Street. * Temperance Street, between King Street West and 11 Temperance
The Municipality of Clarington has approved the creation of a Veterans' Crosswalk at the intersection of King and Temperance Streets in Bowmanville. This initiative aims to honor Canadian Forces veterans by establishing a permanent memorial in a central location. The crosswalk will be situated near the cenotaph, a site
The Municipality of Clarington has issued guidelines to ensure community safety and accessibility during the winter season. Residents are reminded to clear snow from sidewalks adjacent to their properties within 24 hours of snowfall. Clarington will plow and salt sidewalks on primary routes, pedestrian crossovers, and school crossings. Parking regulations
Good morning, Clarington residents! Here’s your weather outlook for today and the rest of the week: * Wednesday (Today): * Look out for flurries with a risk of snow squalls this morning. Expect local blowing snow with accumulations between 5 to 10 cm. * Temperatures will reach a high of plus 1°
The Moonlight Magic & Christmas Market is scheduled to take place in Bowmanville on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The event will feature a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony on Temperance Street at 6:30 PM, accompanied by children's entertainment, carol singing, and
On December 3, 2024, Canada officially transferred command of the Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) to Turkey. The ceremony took place at the Aksaz Naval Base in Türkiye. Commodore Matthew Coates, who had been in command since July 1, 2024, handed over the leadership to Rear Admiral H. İlker
The Ontario government has appointed Robert Poirier as a third-party advisor to conduct a governance review of the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (OMERS). This marks the first review of its kind since 2012. The review aims to assess the governance model of OMERS to ensure it aligns with the
The Municipality of Clarington has announced that its records management database will be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. This will affect access to by-laws, staff reports, and past meeting minutes and agendas. The maintenance is set to occur on Tuesday, December 3, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.