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Good morning, Clarington! Here's your weather forecast for Thursday, March 6, 2025: * Current Conditions: Light rain with a temperature of 1.8°C. Winds are coming from the southwest at 21 km/h, gusting to 39 km/h, with visibility at 16 km. Humidity is high at 99%
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The Courtice Fitness Training Centre, located at the Courtice Community Complex, has been closed temporarily due to flooding, as per the latest communication from Clarington municipal authorities. This closure is effective immediately and will remain until further notice. Despite the closure of the centre, residents can participate in group fitness
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During a nationwide law enforcement initiative known as Project Steel, the Durham Region Police Service made significant strides in addressing online child sexual exploitation. The operation, led by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) from February 17 to February 28, 2025, saw active participation across multiple regions, including Durham. Within
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The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Fresh Lean Ground Beef due to possible contamination with plastic pieces. The product, sold in family-sized packages, was available at the Foodland store located at 15 Queen St. S, Tilbury, Ontario. The affected packages have a packaging date of
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Statistics Canada has released data on the average retail prices of selected products for January 2025. This release provides insights into pricing trends across various consumer goods. The information is derived from transaction records collected from retailers across Canada, offering a comprehensive overview of market prices at the beginning of
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A male suspect has been apprehended following an incident involving a firearm in Whitby. According to the Durham Region Police Service, the incident transpired at approximately 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, near the intersection of Dundas Street West and Frances Street. The police report indicates that
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Statistics Canada reports an increase in labour productivity for Canadian businesses by 0.6% in the fourth quarter of 2024. This quarterly growth represents the highest rate recorded in the past year, with the annual productivity growth rate for 2024 also reaching 0.6%. The productivity increase was predominantly observed
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A 33-year-old man from Whitby was arrested on March 3, 2025, in Oshawa, within a stolen vehicle. Officers from the Central East Division of the Durham Region Police Service found him in possession of various drugs during a routine patrol at a parking lot near Stevenson Road South and King
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Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has addressed the recent introduction of trade tariffs by the U.S. government. In a statement, Mayor Foster expressed concerns regarding the potential effects of these tariffs on local and cross-border trade. Mayor Foster stated, "This is a disappointing moment in history as President Trump’
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has completed the 2024 National Potato Wart Survey, finding no presence of potato wart in over 2,200 soil samples. These samples were collected from seed potato fields across various provinces, according to the agency. Potato wart is a significant disease that affects potato
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On March 4, 2025, the Government of Canada announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on $155 billion worth of goods imported from the United States. According to the Canadian government, these tariffs are in response to recent U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports. The initial list of targeted goods
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The Government of Canada has announced a plan to invest up to $14.3 million aimed at mitigating labor shortages in the health sector. This initiative is being conducted through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP), which assists internationally educated health professionals in joining the Canadian workforce. The announcement was