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The Government of Canada has announced new tariffs aimed at addressing competition from Chinese producers in key sectors. Effective October 1, 2024, a 100 percent surtax will be applied to all Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs). This includes electric and certain hybrid passenger automobiles, trucks, buses, and delivery vans. Additionally,
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Ontario Tech University has announced it will participate in the Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF) in Toronto on Saturday, October 5, and Sunday, October 6, 2024. According to the university, the event will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building) from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.
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The Durham Region Health Department is advising parents of school-aged children to schedule eye examinations with local optometrists. According to the Ontario Association of Optometrists, children should have their first eye examination at six months old, another between ages two and five, and annually thereafter. The Ontario Health Insurance
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Throughout October, Durham Tourism is promoting visits to local farms with a chance to win an overnight stay in Port Perry. Activities include corn mazes, pumpkin picking, and wagon rides. Visitors can also shop for fresh ingredients and handcrafted items at farm stores. For contest details and event information, visit
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Today, Tuesday, October 1, 2024, expect mainly cloudy conditions in Clarington with a 30 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. Fog patches will dissipate in the morning. The high will be 22°C with a humidex of 27 and a UV index of 4, which is moderate. This evening,
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Good morning, Clarington! Here's your weather forecast for today and the coming week: Today (Monday, September 30, 2024): * Day: A mix of sun and cloud. High 20°C. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. UV index 6 or high. * Night: Clear. Low 11°
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The Clarington Council has directed staff to update the Exotic Animal By-law 2012-045 to permit residents in rural hamlets, rural clusters, and the Village of Orono to keep backyard chickens for egg-laying purposes. This decision is subject to specific regulations that will be outlined in the updated
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Police are searching for a 77-year-old male reported missing from Whitby. On September 27, 2024, officers from Central West Division responded to a call at the Real Canadian Superstore at 200 Taunton Road West. The individual, named Antonio, was last seen between 2:55 p.m. and 3:
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Today, Clarington is expected to experience mainly cloudy skies with a high of 23°C and a humidex of 27. The UV index will be moderate at 5. Tonight, the sky will clear late this evening with a low of 12°C . Here’s what the rest of the week
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The Orono Arena has reopened following a $3 million renovation. The upgrades include a new refrigerated floor under the ice pad, updated changing rooms and shower areas, and new rubber flooring throughout the facility. Additionally, the ice pad has been fitted with new rink boards and a heated penalty box.
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Shirley Road (Regional Road 19) in the Township of Scugog. The restrictions will be in place from October 1 to November 1, with the possibility of delays due to unfavorable weather conditions. The affected area extends from Simcoe Street to
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Residents of Durham Region are invited to participate in the 2025 Budget Town Hall. The event will take place on Thursday, October 10, at 6:30 p.m. Attendees can join either online or by phone. Those who wish to listen to the live event or ask questions via phone