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Durham Region Transit (DRT) is organizing an Accessibility Forum on January 14, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Oshawa Convention Centre. The event is open to the public and aims to gather feedback on accessible public transit services in the region. The forum will feature
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The 2022 Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) assessed the literacy, numeracy, and adaptive problem-solving skills of Canadians aged 16 to 65. The results indicate that Canadians scored above the average of the 27 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries participating in the
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Apprenticeship programs in Canada have shown signs of recovery in 2023, with new registrations and certifications continuing to rise. According to Statistics Canada, there were 70,521 new registrations in apprenticeship programs across Canada, excluding Alberta, marking an 8.0% increase from 2022 and surpassing the pre-pandemic level of
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The Clarington Public Library is hosting Edwardian Christmas Holiday Tours at the Waverley Place historic house. These tours are scheduled for December 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2024, with sessions at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. The tours are open to all ages and do not require prior
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The Clarington Public Library is hosting Edwardian Christmas Holiday Tours at the Waverley Place historic house. These tours aim to showcase the festive decorations and traditions of the Edwardian era. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage in parlour games and learn about historical foods and customs. The tours will
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The Courtice Tree-Lighting Ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Courtice Community Complex, located at 2950 Courtice Road North, Courtice. This event will feature a variety of activities suitable for families. Attendees can enjoy face
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On December 7, 2024, a carjacking incident occurred in Pickering, involving a black Mercedes G550 SUV. The event took place around 10:50 p.m. near Taunton Road and Altona Road. According to the Durham Region Police Service, the victim's vehicle was intentionally hit by another vehicle. Upon
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Today in Clarington, expect a high of plus 4°C with a 40% chance of rain showers this morning. These will transition to flurries or rain showers this afternoon. Fog patches will dissipate by this morning, and the day will see winds from the west at 20 km/h, gusting
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A section of the sidewalk on Rudell Road, adjacent to the Diane Hamre Recreation Complex in Newcastle, will be closed on December 11, 2024. The closure will last from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to accommodate overhead crane work related to ongoing renovations at the complex. During this
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The Clarington Public Library, Museums & Archives has announced its schedule for winter book clubs in 2025. These clubs cater to different age groups and interests, providing a platform for community members to engage in literary discussions. Adult Book Clubs * Newcastle Library or Online via Zoom * January 28, 6pm: Yellowface
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The Ontario government has announced that the preliminary design for Highway 413 is 90% complete. This development allows the province to begin releasing land not required for the highway's construction. A total of 113 full and 57 partial properties have been identified as unnecessary for the project. The
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The Clarington Public Library is hosting a series of events titled "Holiday Tour and Retro Board Games" at the historic Waverley Place. These events are scheduled for Thursdays, December 5, 12, and 19, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The events are open to adults and