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Health Canada has issued an advisory regarding a toddler travel car seat that may present a safety hazard. The product involved is described as 'Travel Car Seat For Toddler – Portable Dining Chair With Safe Fixed Belt Design | Kids Car Seat For Children Portable Shopping Cart Mat, Child Booster Seat
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The Government of Canada has issued a recall for the Costway Kids Kitchen Step Stool, citing an entrapment hazard. The stools, available in coffee and grey, have back bars that can trap a child's head. The affected stools are sold under item numbers HY10011CF and HY10011HS. As of
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The Durham Region Police Service has successfully recovered 16 sets of car keys following a break-and-enter incident at a business in Oshawa. According to police reports, these items were retrieved during an ongoing investigation into the theft. The break-in occurred at an undisclosed location in Oshawa, and the police are
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Police in Oshawa have charged four individuals, two women and two men, with drug-related offenses following an incident on February 13, 2025. Officers responded to a disturbance call at 25 John Street, where they discovered and seized methamphetamine along with Canadian currency. The Durham Region Police Service provided the information,
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Good morning, Clarington! Here's your weather forecast for Friday, February 21, 2025, and a look ahead to the weekend. Today, expect mainly cloudy skies with conditions clearing late this afternoon. The temperatures will reach a high of minus 6. It's a bit nippy with northwest winds
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The Clarington Public Library, Museums, and Archives have outlined a schedule of events for March Break 2025, offering local residents various activities designed for all age groups. The event lineup includes “Celebrate Music” on March 11 and “Let's Play Post Office!” on March 13, both taking place at
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According to Statistics Canada, the national new housing price index fell by 0.1% in January 2025. This decline follows a similar decrease reported in December 2024. Among 27 surveyed census metropolitan areas (CMAs), housing prices remained stable in 15 areas. Nine CMAs reported an increase in new housing prices,
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The Durham Region Police Service (DRPS) is seeking donations to support two initiatives aimed at providing graduation outfits to students in the region. The events, 'Gowns for Grads' and 'Suits for Youth', are collecting formal attire to ensure all students can attend their graduation ceremonies. '
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The Al-Ikram Foundation is offering free tax preparation services to assist low-income residents and their dependents for the 2024 tax year. This service is targeted at individuals and families who may require help with filing their personal taxes. The initiative aims to provide support for eligible residents in handling their
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Durham Region has introduced Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) systems to enhance road safety, primarily in school zones and Community Safety Zones on Regional Roads. These cameras are intended to ensure drivers adhere to speed limits, thereby reducing the risk of accidents. The ASE systems function by detecting vehicles exceeding set
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In December 2024, the latest statistics from Statistics Canada indicate changes in Employment Insurance (EI) across Canada. The number of Canadians receiving regular EI benefits experienced a slight decrease of 0.4%, equating to about 1,900 fewer recipients compared to the previous month. This continued a downward trend observed
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Lakeridge Health has achieved the HIMSS EMRAM Level 6 certification. This certification acknowledges advancements in the use of electronic medical records (EMR) and health information technology, placing Lakeridge Health among a select group of hospitals in Ontario and Canada to have reached this stage. The certification comes from the Healthcare