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The Canadian Coast Guard Ship Sir Wilfrid Laurier recently returned to Victoria, B.C., after completing a mission in the North Pacific aimed at addressing illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. This mission, part of Operation North Pacific Guard, involved collaboration with the United States Coast Guard and the United
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Statistics Canada has released data on the income of high-income Canadians for the year 2022. The average total income for the top 1% of tax filers was $586,900, reflecting a decrease of 5.1% from the previous year. This decline is attributed to the reduction of COVID-19 pandemic-related government
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The Ontario government has announced plans to extend the current gas and fuel tax cuts until June 30, 2025. This extension, if approved, will maintain the tax rates at 9 cents per litre. The government claims that this measure will save Ontario households an average of $380 over three years
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Good morning, Clarington! Here's your weather report for today and a preview of the upcoming days. Today, Tuesday, October 29, 2024: * Day: Cloudy with a high of 15°C. * Night: Expect clouds to linger, with temperatures dropping to 10°C. Looking ahead: Wednesday: * Day: Cloudy with a high
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The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, has announced new judicial appointments in Ontario. These appointments are part of a process established in 2016, which aims to ensure transparency and diversity in the selection of judges. Appointments: * Lisa A. Wannamaker has been appointed as a
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A male suspect has been arrested in connection with an attempted carjacking incident in Pickering. The event occurred on June 9, 2024, around 11:45 p.m. near Taunton Road and New Whites Road. The victim reported that three individuals attempted to steal their vehicle at gunpoint using vehicles that
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Durham Region, in collaboration with Environmental 360 Solutions, has been awarded the 2024 Prestige Public Private Partnership award by the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association. This recognition is for their battery recycling program, which is noted for its effective partnership in managing household hazardous waste. Since the program'
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Ontario Tech University hosted the Hydrogen Business Council of Canada (HBC) annual conference on October 17 and 18 in Oshawa. According to the university, over 200 industry leaders and researchers attended the event to discuss hydrogen-energy technologies and Ontario Tech’s research partnerships in clean energy. The event brought participants
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The Ontario government has announced that residents can now receive free flu shots and updated COVID-19 vaccines at pharmacies, public health units, and primary care providers across the province. The initiative aims to help residents stay healthy during the respiratory illness season. According to the announcement, all Ontarians aged six
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On October 25, 2024, a 27-year-old man from Oshawa, identified as Arsh Sharma, was charged after allegedly pointing a laser at a Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) helicopter. The incident occurred around 11:05 p.m. in the area of Deer Valley Drive and Snowbird Street, Oshawa. The DRPS Air1
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The Durham Region Health Department has announced the availability of the annual influenza (flu) vaccine and the updated COVID-19 vaccine for area residents. The flu vaccine is designed to protect against the influenza virus, a contagious respiratory illness, while the updated COVID-19 vaccine targets circulating variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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Good morning, Clarington! Here's your weather report for Monday, October 28, 2024: * Today: Expect a mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of showers later this morning. Winds will pick up from the east at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h near noon. The