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The General Government Committee of Clarington convened on February 3, 2025, to discuss updates regarding the Development Charge Study and Community Benefits Charge Strategy. The current Development Charge By-law, which is set to lapse in January 2026, was a focal point of the meeting. Jackie Hall from Hemson Consulting led
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Durham Regional Highway 2 in the Courtice community of Clarington. The restrictions will take effect from February 24 to March 14 to facilitate the installation of a storm sewer and the completion of curb infills for new development projects. The
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The Durham Region Transit Executive Committee convened on February 5, 2025, to discuss key updates and plans affecting the regional transit system. It was confirmed that Commissioner Schummer will continue as Vice-Chair of the Committee. At the meeting, Durham Region Transit (DRT) reviewed its participation in local events, including sponsoring
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The General Government Committee of Clarington convened on February 3, 2025, to discuss various issues, including a resolution concerning procurement policies. During the meeting, a motion was passed to explore potential restrictions on the purchase of products and services from the United States specifically by the local municipality. The motion,
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Durham Region is undertaking a project to install new roundabouts as part of an effort to enhance road safety within the area. This initiative is a component of the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan. The plan involves replacing selected traffic control signals with roundabouts. The decision to
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Residents of North Durham are encouraged to attend a virtual engagement session for the Beaverton Heights Community Hub. This event is an opportunity for residents to share their ideas on the programs and services that the hub should offer. The session is scheduled for February 26, from 6:00 to
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Good morning, Clarington! Here's your weather update for today and a glimpse into the upcoming week. Today (Monday, February 10, 2025) * Day: Expect a mainly cloudy day with a 30% chance of flurries this afternoon. Winds will pick up to 20 km/h from the west by this
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The Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Canada, operating under Global Affairs Canada, has identified an information operation aimed at Chrystia Freeland, a candidate in the Liberal Party of Canada’s leadership contest. This discovery is part of the RRM's role in the Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections (SITE)
The Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Canada, part of Global Affairs Canada, has identified an information operation targeting Chrystia Freeland, who is a candidate in the leadership race for the Liberal Party of Canada. This detection was carried out under the Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections (SITE) Task Force. The
The Royal Canadian Navy has announced that Navy Commander Adriano Lozer has been relieved of his command of HMCS Ottawa. This decision was made by Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, the Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, due to what was cited as a 'loss of confidence'. HMCS Ottawa is
Today, Sunday, February 9, 2025, in Clarington, Ontario, expect a few flurries along with a risk of snow squalls later in the afternoon. Local blowing snow is possible, with total local amounts between 2 to 4 cm. Winds will be coming from the west at 20 km/h, gusting to
On February 8, 2025, federal, provincial, and territorial Ministers of Agriculture gathered in Ottawa to discuss essential aspects of Canada's relationship with the United States in terms of agriculture trading. This meeting, led by Lawrence MacAulay, who serves as the federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, focused on
The General Government Committee of Clarington met on February 3, 2025, and confirmed new appointments to several local committees. Michael Kamstra was appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term that will last until December 31, 2026. This appointment is documented in the meeting's minutes. The meeting
Today in Clarington, Ontario, expect a mix of lightly cloudy skies with some flurries in the early morning. Snow is likely to develop later in the afternoon. Winds will reach up to 15 km/h, maintaining a chilly atmosphere with a high of -3°C and a wind chill that
Clarington Resident Proposes Change to School Zone Speed Limits During the recent General Government Committee meeting in Clarington, Oswald Sharpe suggested adjusting the speed limit in school zones from 30 km/h to 40 km/h. This proposal was part of a broader discussion on local traffic management and safety,
The latest Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada reveals that Ontario experienced a growth of 23,000 jobs, marking a 0.3% increase in employment during December 2024. The cumulative employment in the province stands at approximately 8,119,000 jobs as of this past December. The unemployment rate in
On February 6, 2025, the Government of Canada introduced the National Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS). The initiative is framed around two main principles aimed at enhancing Canada's cybersecurity defenses: engaging society as a whole, and exercising agile leadership. The NCSS emphasizes three focal areas to strengthen cybersecurity measures:
Today in Clarington, expect a mainly cloudy day with a 40% chance of flurries beginning this afternoon. The high will be minus 4 degrees Celsius with a wind chill feeling like minus 16 in the morning and minus 10 in the afternoon. Dress warmly if you're heading out,
The Government of Canada has announced a new initiative aimed at bolstering outdoor tourism in Northern Ontario. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, disclosed the allocation of $1,720,064 to support ten outdoor tourism projects. This announcement was made on February 6, 2025, in