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On March 3, 2025, the General Government Committee in Clarington convened to address trade disputes and explore economic opportunities. The committee deliberated on actions aimed at supporting Canadian businesses. Members of the Clarington Council directed municipal staff to collaborate with counterparts from other municipalities to identify support strategies for Canadian
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On March 7, 2025, Marc Miller, the Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, announced measures aimed at addressing labor needs in the construction sector across the country. This was revealed during a presentation in Toronto. The measures include setting up a tripartite advisory council. This council's role
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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has started investigations into the importation of renewable diesel from the United States to determine whether these imports are sold in Canada at unfair prices or benefited from subsidies, which could harm domestic industries. This action is a response to a complaint by Tidewater
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Premier Doug Ford, alongside members of the Executive Council of Ontario, is set to be sworn in by Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont. The ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, and will formally inaugurate Ford's new term following the recent provincial election. The swearing-in will be conducted
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Authorities are in search of three individuals following a robbery that occurred in Oshawa on the night of March 5, 2025. The Durham Region Police Service reported that the incident took place at approximately 9:20 p.m. near the intersection of Coldstream Drive and Taunton Road. As detailed in
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The Canadian government has announced significant updates to passport services, which include a new guarantee for processing times and the launch of an online renewal system. This comes alongside the release of the first State of Service report by Minister of Citizens’ Services Terry Beech. Under the new system, Canadians
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The Government of Canada has awarded Seaspan's Vancouver Shipyards a contract valued at approximately $3.15 billion, excluding taxes, for building a new polar icebreaker. This project is part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), which was introduced by various government representatives, including Minister of Energy and Natural
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The Clarington Public Library is providing a variety of book clubs this spring designed to accommodate different age groups and schedules. These include an adult book club, a lunchtime book club, and two book clubs specifically for children. These book clubs are part of the library's ongoing programs
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The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of Eatlove brand Organic Almond Butter Cup. This action arises due to the presence of undeclared peanuts, which pose a risk to individuals with peanut allergies. The CFIA urges consumers to check their purchases and avoid consuming this product if
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The Clarington Council is currently evaluating potential sites for a new dog park in North Bowmanville, following objections raised by local conservation group Valleys 2000. The issue was a key topic during the General Government Committee meeting on March 3, 2025. A report identified that municipally owned lands have not
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Due to a fire on King Street in Bowmanville, the scheduling for local library programs has been adjusted. The Clarington Public Library has announced program relocations to minimize daytime traffic. The 'Murder Mystery at Waverley Place' will now occur at the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre on Thursday,
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According to Statistics Canada, the Farm Product Price Index (FPPI) in Canada decreased by 1.2% in December 2024 from December 2023. This downturn was predominantly driven by reductions in the grains and oilseeds indexes. Conversely, the index for livestock and animal products recorded gains, offering some counterbalance to the