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Employment in Canada remained nearly unchanged in May 2025, according to Statistics Canada, with an employment rate of 60.8%. The national unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points to 7.0%, which is the highest level recorded since September 2016, excluding periods affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Statistics
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An illegal cannabis dispensary in Oshawa was shut down in June following a joint operation by the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). According to police, officers seized illegal cannabis products valued at more than $139,000, along with a quantity of money and tobacco
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An art exhibit featuring work by Clarke High School students will open at the Newcastle Library on Monday, June 9, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., according to the Clarington Library, Museums & Archives website. The Clarington Library, Museums & Archives states the event is a drop-in
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Canada’s merchandise exports fell 10.8% to $60.4 billion in April 2025, while imports declined 3.5% to $67.6 billion, according to Statistics Canada. This led to a merchandise trade deficit of $7.1 billion, which the agency stated is the largest monthly deficit on record. Statistics
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Clarington Emergency and Fire Services has issued a burn ban for Clarington, according to a notice posted on the municipality’s website on June 6, 2025. This notice is relevant to residents of Clarington who may be planning any form of outdoor burning, as the ban is currently in effect
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Good morning, Clarington! Expect a mostly sunny start to your Saturday, with high temperatures reaching about 22°C by the afternoon. Light breezes will keep things comfortable. Overnight, skies will remain mostly clear, with lows dropping to around 12°C, so you might want a sweater if you’re heading
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Durham Region Transit and Unifor Local 222 have reached a tentative agreement, according to an announcement from the Regional Municipality of Durham. The agreement remains subject to a ratification vote by Unifor Local 222 members, who represent operators, maintenance staff, customer service representatives, and other personnel. According to the announcement,
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The Ontario government has announced that the City of Toronto will receive $67,199,200 through the second round of the Building Faster Fund. The province reported this decision on June 6, stating that funding is awarded to municipalities that achieve at least 80 percent of their designated housing targets.
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Physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and registered practical nurses licensed in the United States will be able to work in Ontario health care settings for up to six months without registering with Ontario’s regulatory colleges, starting June 5, 2025, according to an announcement from the Ontario Ministry of Health.
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) announced on June 6, 2025, that it has reached a tentative agreement with Unifor Local 222. DRT stated that all transit services will continue as scheduled. The agreement will require ratification by both Unifor Local 222 members and the Durham Region Transit Commission before it comes
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) and Unifor Local 222 have reached a tentative agreement, according to a DRT announcement on Friday evening. Unifor Local 222 represents operators, maintenance staff, customer service representatives, and other personnel. The tentative agreement is subject to a ratification vote by Unifor Local 222 members. According to
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A burn ban is in effect for Clarington as of Friday, June 6, 2025, according to Clarington Emergency and Fire Services. The restriction was issued because of poor air quality and reduced visibility linked to ongoing wildfires in Canada, the service said. This action affects all properties within Clarington and