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The Government of Canada has announced the awarding of a contract to Chantier Davie Canada Inc. for the construction of a new polar icebreaker. This endeavor is part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), which is focused on updating the vessel fleets of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) invites residents to participate in a customer feedback survey to evaluate its transit services. The survey is accessible until March 21, 2025, and is administered by HarrisX, an independent organization. The process requires approximately 10 minutes to complete, allowing participants to share their experiences and suggestions
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The Government of Canada has announced an expansion of its Canada Student Loan forgiveness program, aimed at attracting healthcare professionals to rural and remote communities. The program now includes more professions and applies to communities with populations of 30,000 or fewer. This initiative is set to cover over 200
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Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey for February 2025 reports that employment in Ontario rose by 0.2%, with a total of 8,257,000 individuals employed in the province. The unemployment rate in Ontario dropped by 0.3 percentage points to reach 7.3%. On a national level,
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Canada Allocates New Spectrum for 5G Enhancement The Government of Canada announced on March 6, 2025, that it will release additional millimetre wave spectrum to aid in 5G network development. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) disclosed this in Ottawa, Ontario. The spectrum, set to become part of the
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Durham Region residents recognized International Women's Day on March 8. The Region of Durham celebrated the occasion, focusing on the positive impact women have in the community. Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer John Henry issued a statement acknowledging the contributions and successes of women, while highlighting the
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled PC Blue Menu brand Chicken Tikka Masala due to the presence of undeclared almonds, which are a potential allergen for those allergic to tree nuts. Loblaw Companies Limited is the initiator of the recall. Consumers are advised by the CFIA not to
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The Government of Canada has introduced the Housing Design Catalogue as part of Canada's Housing Plan, featuring a collection of approximately 50 standardized housing designs. These designs encompass various types of housing such as rowhouses, fourplexes, sixplexes, and accessory dwelling units, aiming to support housing developments across the
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Residents of Durham Region experiencing economic hardships, such as unemployment or zero income, are offered free tax filing assistance. This service is provided by the municipal government to help individuals access various benefits and credits available in Ontario, which require tax filing to be claimed. Over 40 different benefits and
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The Public Health Agency of Canada has reported an increase in the number of measles cases both globally and within Canada. As of March 6, 2025, 227 cases have been documented across the country. This uptick follows a wider global increase observed in 2024 compared to the previous year. In
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The Ministry of Transportation has announced an upcoming closure of Wilson Road South in Oshawa for construction work on the overpass at Highway 401. According to the Ministry, the section of Wilson Road South between Dieppe Avenue and Bloor Street East will be closed to facilitate the replacement of the
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A motor vehicle collision on Simcoe Street North in Oshawa resulted in serious injuries for two drivers on Friday morning. According to the Durham Region Police Service, the incident happened on March 7, 2025, around 8:00 a.m. Emergency responders from East Division attended the scene. The collision involved