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Durham College in Whitby, Ontario, has introduced a new Electric Drive Vehicle Technician (EDVT) program. This program is one of only two available in Ontario and aims to prepare students for careers in the electric and hybrid vehicle sector. The program is designed to address the growing demand for skilled
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The Government of Canada has announced a funding initiative aimed at supporting the cereal industry in Canada. On October 15, 2024, Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, announced that up to $7.3 million will be allocated to Cereals Canada. This funding is part of the AgriMarketing Program
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Seven adults and one youth have been charged following a drug investigation in Ajax. The Durham Region Police Service's Drug Enforcement Unit, with assistance from the Tactical Support Unit, executed search warrants on October 11, 2024, at a residence and several vehicles near Delaney Drive and Westney Road
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The Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue is hosting a Halloween event on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue located at 6706 Gibbs Road. Admission is priced at $10 plus HST, with free
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Baseline Road in Clarington will be closed at the CPKC rail crossing from October 21 to October 25. This closure is due to rail line reconstruction activities. The closure will affect the section of Baseline Road at the railway crossing, with soft closures at the intersections of Baseline Road and
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The Region of Durham has announced the opening of the new 311 Human Services Counter at the Regional Headquarters. This counter, previously known as the Income & Employment Support Counter, has been relocated from the lower level to the first floor. It is managed by the Region of Durham’s
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Veterans' Square, located at the Municipal Administrative Centre on 40 Temperance Street in Bowmanville, has reopened to the public following extensive renovations. The space now includes five flag poles, raised gardens, accessible seating, paved pathways, a service animal relief area, and several mobility device charging stations.
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has awarded a renovation contract for Emergency and Fire Services Station 1 to Snyder Construction. The contract is valued at $1,160,064, inclusive of the Net HST Rebate. The total funding required for the project is $1,276,071, which includes both construction
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced the installation of a new all-way stop at the intersection of Regional Road 39 and Zephyr Road in Uxbridge. This change is part of the Durham Vision Zero initiative, aimed at enhancing road safety in the area. Location: The new stop will
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On October 14, 2024, a 22-year-old male from Clarington was involved in a dirt bike collision at the CBM Burketon Pit on Regional Road 57. The incident occurred at approximately 11:40 a.m. when the rider lost control of the dirt bike, resulting in life-threatening injuries.
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In September 2024, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Canada increased by 1.6% compared to the same month in the previous year. This represents a decrease from the 2.0% year-over-year increase recorded in August 2024. The primary factor contributing to this slowdown was a significant drop
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The Government of Canada has announced an increase in the rural top-up for the Canada Carbon Rebate, effective from April 2024. This adjustment is part of the federal carbon pollution pricing system, which applies to provinces including Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.