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The Bowmanville Hospital Foundation has launched the 'We Care, We Can' fundraising campaign. This initiative aims to raise $110.4 million for the redevelopment of Bowmanville Hospital. Key details of the campaign include: * Goal: The campaign seeks to secure funding necessary for the hospital's redevelopment. * Significance:
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During the General Government Committee meeting held on May 6, 2024, members announced several upcoming community events. Notably, Laura Burch, Executive Director of Bethesda House, requested Council support for the Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Awareness Event and Walk scheduled for September 21, 2024, at Durham Region Headquarters. This event aims
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The General Government Committee of Clarington approved funding for the installation of new dehumidification equipment at the Diane Hamre Recreation Complex during their meeting on May 6, 2024. The contract was awarded to HTS Engineering, which submitted the lowest compliant bid of $677,796.70 (Net HST Rebate) for the
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The General Government Committee of Clarington discussed proposed amendments to the Procedural By-law 2023-033 during their meeting on May 6, 2024. The amendments focus on two main areas: delegations and the implications of the Strong Mayors Act. The committee moved to approve the by-law attached to Report LGS-018-24, which includes
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The General Government Committee of Clarington approved the High Street and O’Dell Street Reconstruction Project during its meeting on May 6, 2024. The project has a total budget allocation of $1,726,400.00, which includes construction costs of $1,507,333.84 and additional expenses such as topographic
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Laura Burch, Executive Director of Bethesda House, presented to the General Government Committee on May 6, 2024, regarding the Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) epidemic. She outlined the challenges faced by Bethesda House and provided recommendations for addressing the issue. Burch emphasized the need for integrating domestic violence prevention in schools
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On May 6, 2024, the General Government Committee of Clarington approved the Equity and Inclusion Lens Guideline as outlined in Report LGS-020-24. The resolution, numbered GG-074-24, included the approval of the guideline and directed that all interested parties be informed of the Council's decision. The guideline aims to
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On May 6, 2024, the General Government Committee of Clarington held a meeting where several appointments to local advisory committees were made. The committee received the resignation of Samantha Hansen from the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee, Diana Stephenson from the Orono Business Improvement Area, and John Bate
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The Rotary Club of Bowmanville has donated $1,000 to the Clarington Library, Museums & Archives. This donation will support various programs and services offered by the library and museum. The Rotary Club of Bowmanville is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. A presentation on the history of Rotary in
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The Orono Farmers Market has reopened for the season. The market will feature local produce, baked goods, and handcrafted items. New additions this year include kids' days, food truck Fridays, and special visits.
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Lakeridge Health has opened an Indigenous Sacred Fire space at Oshawa Hospital. The space is located near the southeast corner of the hospital within the Healing Garden, outside the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre. This initiative aims to provide Indigenous patients and families with access to culturally appropriate
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Lakeridge Health has announced plans to install Indigenous Sacred Fire spaces at all hospital locations within its regional system. This follows the opening of the first Sacred Fire space at Oshawa Hospital on April 22, 2024. The new space aims to provide Indigenous patients and families with access to culturally