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Children up to age 19 can receive one comprehensive eye exam each year at no cost through the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) if they have a valid OHIP card, according to the Durham Region Health Department. The health department says it is encouraging parents and caregivers of school-aged
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The General Government Committee has approved additional funding for the Shaw House Renovation project, specifically aimed at enhancing accessibility. The committee has allocated an extra $131,170 from the Community Services Building Refurbishment Reserve Fund. Additionally, $193,830 of unspent capital project funds have been redirected to support these renovations.
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has proposed a new by-law to regulate encampments in public parks and spaces. This proposal was discussed during the committee meeting on March 4, 2024. The by-law is designed to replace the existing Parks By-law, specifying locations where encampments are not
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has announced new appointments to several local committees. Cailley Hinbest, Dory Strikwerda, Ron Hooper, and Sajith Gnanasikhamani (Kevin) have been appointed to the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed. Deborah Dorion will
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The General Government Committee of Clarington approved additional funding for the Shaw House Renovation project during its meeting on March 4, 2024. The committee allocated $131,170 from the Community Services Building Refurbishment Reserve Fund to complete the project. Additionally, $193,830 of unexpended capital project funds will be reallocated
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Sandra Kearns addressed the General Government Committee on March 4, 2024, regarding her request to amend the Kennel By-law 2013-25 and the Noise By-law 2007-071. Kearns expressed concerns about the impact of noise from kennels on neighboring properties. She presented videos demonstrating the constant barking from
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The 2023 Annual Council Remuneration Report was presented to the General Government Committee on March 4, 2024. The report, identified as FSD-009-24, was received for information. The resolution regarding the report was moved by Councillor Anderson and seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh. The committee did not engage in further
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Inspector Stefanie Finateri, Officer-in-Charge of the Durham Regional Police Service, presented the 2023 Annual Review during the General Government Committee meeting on March 4, 2024. The presentation included an overview of the East Division boundaries and a comparison of roadway safety statistics, street compliance checks, calls for service,
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The General Government Committee of Clarington, during its meeting on March 4, 2024, endorsed a resolution from the Region of Durham requesting the Province of Ontario to permanently remove tolls on the provincially owned portion of Highway 407, specifically between Brock Road in Pickering and Highway 35/115. The resolution
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has directed staff in the Infrastructure division to include a project for the installation of a hardwired lighting system at the Bowmanville Leash Free Park in the upcoming 2025-2027 capital budget request. This decision was made during the committee meeting held on March
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On March 4, 2024, a presentation on homelessness in Durham Region was delivered by Sahar Foroutani, Jocelyn Siciliano, and Stella Danos-Papaconstantinou during the General Government Committee meeting. Foroutani, the Area Manager of the Homeless System Team, provided an overview of the homelessness system, which includes emergency shelters, supports, services,
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On March 4, 2024, the General Government Committee of Clarington reviewed Report LGS-008-24 concerning municipal regulations for encampments. Rob Maciver, Deputy CAO/Solicitor, presented the report, highlighting the evolving social landscape and summarizing the existing municipal regulation framework. He discussed recent legal rulings from Waterloo, the City of