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Ontario Tech University hosted the Hydrogen Business Council of Canada (HBC) annual conference on October 17 and 18 in Oshawa. According to the university, over 200 industry leaders and researchers attended the event to discuss hydrogen-energy technologies and Ontario Tech’s research partnerships in clean energy. The event brought
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The Ontario government has announced that residents can now receive free flu shots and updated COVID-19 vaccines at pharmacies, public health units, and primary care providers across the province. The initiative aims to help residents stay healthy during the respiratory illness season. According to the announcement, all Ontarians aged
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On October 25, 2024, a 27-year-old man from Oshawa, identified as Arsh Sharma, was charged after allegedly pointing a laser at a Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) helicopter. The incident occurred around 11:05 p.m. in the area of Deer Valley Drive and Snowbird Street, Oshawa. The
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The Durham Region Health Department has announced the availability of the annual influenza (flu) vaccine and the updated COVID-19 vaccine for area residents. The flu vaccine is designed to protect against the influenza virus, a contagious respiratory illness, while the updated COVID-19 vaccine targets circulating variants of the
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Good morning, Clarington! Here's your weather report for Monday, October 28, 2024: * Today: Expect a mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of showers later this morning. Winds will pick up from the east at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h near noon. The
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Today in Clarington, Ontario, you can expect sunny conditions with increasing cloudiness in the afternoon. The wind will become west at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h around noon, with a high temperature of 12°C. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of plus 2°C.
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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has announced new interim wholesale rates for large telephone companies. These rates will apply to competitors accessing modern fibre networks. The decision aims to enhance competition in Canada's Internet service market by providing more options for high-speed Internet services.
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The Municipality of Clarington has been awarded a grant of $166,080 from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund. This funding is designated for a feasibility study aimed at identifying strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from municipal buildings. The study will explore measures such as upgrading lighting
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The Ontario government has announced an expansion of the Learn and Stay Grant program, aimed at increasing the number of family doctors trained in the province. Starting in 2026, the government plans to allocate approximately $88 million over three years to support 1,360 undergraduate students who commit to practicing
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Today, Clarington will experience a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 11°C and a 30% chance of showers, primarily late in the morning and afternoon. Winds will shift to the northwest at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, with a UV index of 2,
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The Public Health Agency of Canada has announced the allocation of research grants to four organizations to study the transmission dynamics of respiratory infectious diseases. The funding, totaling $752,000, will be distributed among Queen’s University, Carleton University, the Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion, and the University
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The Ontario government has announced a $150 million investment over two years to expand the Ontario Fertility Program. This expansion aims to reduce waitlists and increase the number of families accessing government-funded fertility services in hospitals and community clinics. The program will now be available at more clinics, providing