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The Ontario government has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at addressing issues related to homeless encampments and illegal drug use in public spaces. The proposed legislation, if passed, will provide municipalities and police with new resources and enforcement tools. This includes amendments to the Trespass to Property Act, which
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Ontario Tech University and Lakeridge Health have established the Partnership for Advanced Technology in Health Care (PATH) to examine the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care. As part of this partnership, over a dozen Ontario Tech researchers presented AI research projects to Lakeridge Health clinicians at a Research
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The Ontario government has introduced the Municipal Accountability Act, 2024, aimed at enhancing municipal governance and accountability. If passed, the legislation will establish a standardized municipal code of conduct and a consistent integrity commissioner inquiry process across the province. Mandatory code of conduct training for council members and certain local
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Good morning, Clarington! Here’s your weather update for today and a glimpse into the weekend: Friday, December 13, 2024 * Day: Mainly sunny skies with a high of -3°C. Winds will reach up to 15 km/h. Expect a wind chill of -15 this morning, warming slightly to -7
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The Canadian government has announced that Bill C-78, known as the Tax Break for All Canadians Act, has received Royal Assent. This legislation will temporarily remove the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) on a range of holiday essentials from December 14, 2024, to February 15,
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Durham Region Transit has announced the closure of bus stop #94242, located on Triton Road eastbound at McCowan Road. This closure is effective immediately. Passengers are advised to use alternative stops in the area. Specifically, stop #93999 on McCowan Road northbound at Progress Avenue has been relocated 165 meters north
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced changes to the operating hours of waste management facilities during the holiday season. The affected facilities include the Oshawa Waste Management Facility, Scugog Waste Management Facility, Brock Waste Management Facility, and the Clarington Household Special Waste Depot. Revised Operating Hours: * Monday, December 23:
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Lakeridge Health, a healthcare provider in Durham Region, has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certifications. These certifications are recognized standards for information security management and privacy information management systems. According to Aaron Lam, Manager of Information Security at Lakeridge Health, these certifications reflect the organization&
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Good morning, Clarington residents! Here’s what to expect in the coming days: * Thursday, December 12, 2024: * Expect a mix of sun and cloud with a 40% chance of flurries. Winds will be from the west at 40 km/h, gusting to 70 km/h. The high will be -4°
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The Autism Home Base in Bowmanville is hosting a sensory-friendly holiday event titled "Silent Night" on December 14, 2024. The event will run from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm at 132 Church St, 2nd Floor, Bowmanville, ON L1C 1T5. This event is designed for families and
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The Durham Regional Police Service is actively searching for a 15-year-old male named Michael, who has been missing since October 14, 2024. Michael was last seen in the vicinity of Goodfellow Street and McQuay Boulevard in Whitby. Authorities have expressed concerns for his well-being. Michael is described as a Black
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The Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) is an energy-from-waste facility located in Courtice, Ontario. It processes approximately 140,000 tonnes of residential waste annually. The facility generates enough electricity to power over 10,000 homes and contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by offsetting the use of other fuels for