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The Ontario government has announced changes to the scope of practice for nurse practitioners and registered nurses, set to take effect on July 1, 2025. These changes will allow nurse practitioners to perform additional medical procedures, such as ordering and applying defibrillators and cardiac pacemakers, and performing electrocoagulation for skin
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Clarington Emergency and Fire Services has received a donation of 342 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms from Enbridge Gas. This donation is part of the Safe Community Project Zero, an initiative by Enbridge Gas in collaboration with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council. The project aims to
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The Competition Bureau of Canada has initiated legal proceedings against Google, alleging anti-competitive practices in the online advertising sector. The Bureau claims that Google has leveraged its dominant position to lock market participants into using its ad technology tools, thereby excluding competitors and distorting the competitive process. This conduct, according
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In September 2024, payroll employment in Canada decreased by 57,400 positions, marking a 0.3% decline from the previous month. This follows a period of little change in August and an increase of 39,500 jobs in July. On a year-over-year basis, payroll employment rose by 94,900 jobs,
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The Canadian Armed Forces have reported the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Kent Miller, who was serving in Belgium under Operation UNIFIER. LCol Miller passed away on November 25, 2024, due to medical complications. He was stationed at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Casteau, Belgium. LCol Miller had a 24-year
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The Durham Region Police Service has reported that a male who was previously wanted has been located. The police have requested that any images of the individual be removed from circulation. No further details about the circumstances of his location or any ongoing investigations were provided in the release. Clarington
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On November 25, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland, along with Minister of Public Safety Dominic LeBlanc, issued a statement regarding potential U.S. tariffs. The statement emphasized the strong trade and security relationship between Canada and the United States. It highlighted that Canada is a
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Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has commented on the recent announcement by the provincial government regarding new energy initiatives. The government has tasked Ontario Power Generation with developing new power generation projects in the province. Mayor Foster expressed support for the initiative, highlighting the importance of the clean energy sector to
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Premier Doug Ford has called on the federal government to adopt a more proactive stance regarding border security and trade issues. In a recent statement, Ford highlighted several areas where he believes federal action is necessary. These include matching U.S. tariffs on China, banning Chinese software in vehicles, delaying
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The Municipality of Clarington has announced that several roads will be closed on December 4, 2024, to accommodate the T.H.E.E. Farmers Parade of Lights. The closures will be in effect from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The affected roads include: * Old Scugog Road,
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Steven Cooke has resigned as the Chair of the Clarington Public Library Board, effective November 26, 2024. Cooke had served in this role since 2018 and was instrumental in the merger that created the Clarington Library, Museums & Archives (CLMA). During his tenure, he also guided the organization through the
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For those in Clarington, here's today's weather outlook and what to expect through the weekend: Today (Thursday, November 28, 2024): * Expect light periods of snow mixed with rain, particularly in the morning. The high will reach plus 5°C with winds picking up to 20 km/