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Today in Clarington, prepare for a day that starts off cloudy, with a 40% chance of flurries this morning. Snow is expected to begin this afternoon, with around 2 to 4 cm expected, and winds shifting to the southwest at 30 km/h. Temperatures will peak at a modest high
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The Government of Canada has announced an expansion of the list of prohibited assault-style firearms, effective December 5, 2024. This measure includes an amnesty order, valid until October 30, 2025, to allow businesses and owners to comply with the new regulations. The amnesty also provides temporary exceptions for Indigenous
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) is organizing an Accessibility Forum scheduled for January 14, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Oshawa Convention Centre. This forum is designed to engage the public in discussions about the accessibility of public transit services in
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Clarington, Ontario marked the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Mayor Adrian Foster issued a statement highlighting the significance of the day, which commemorates the 14 women killed at Polytechnique Montreal on December 6, 1989. The statement also remembered Laurie Crew and Katrina Zwolinksi, who were
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The Ontario government has announced plans to increase funding for Seniors Active Living Centres (SALCs) by $17 million over the next three years. This funding aims to expand the number of SALCs from 316 to 416 across the province, enhancing access to services for seniors and individuals with disabilities in
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The Farm Product Price Index (FPPI) for September 2024 recorded a decrease of 5.9% compared to the same month in the previous year. This decline was primarily driven by a significant drop in the crops index, which fell by 13.1%. The decrease in the crops index was attributed
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A 35-year-old man from Whitby has been arrested following an incident involving a firearm. On November 14, 2024, the suspect allegedly pointed a firearm at another individual and made threats. The incident occurred near Byron Street South and Victoria Street East in Whitby. The suspect and the victim
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has approved a new initiative to establish a Veterans Crosswalk at the intersection of King and Temperance in Bowmanville, Ontario. This decision was made during the committee meeting on December 2, 2024, as documented in the meeting minutes. The Veterans Crosswalk is intended to
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Health Canada has released the results of the 2024 Canadian Cannabis Survey, which was conducted from April 4 to July 2, 2024. The survey aims to provide insights into Canadians' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding cannabis use. Key findings from the survey include: * A decline in the proportion of
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The Labour Force Survey for November 2024 indicates a rise in Canada's unemployment rate to 6.8%, marking the highest level since January 2017, excluding the pandemic years. The number of unemployed individuals increased by 87,000, reaching a total of 1.5 million. This represents a 22.
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A 29-year-old male from Toronto has been arrested following an investigation by the Durham Regional Police Service's Gun and Gang Unit. The investigation led to the seizure of two loaded firearms, a quantity of drugs, and a vehicle. On December 3, 2024, search warrants were executed
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Today in Clarington, Ontario, you can expect a mainly cloudy day with a 40% chance of flurries. Winds will become west 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h by noon. The temperature will reach a high of minus 2 degrees Celsius, bringing a wind chill of minus 12 in