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The General Government Committee of Clarington met on May 6, 2025, at the Town Hall Council Chambers in Bowmanville. According to the official minutes, the Committee approved the appointments of members to the Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee and the Diversity Advisory Committee. The individuals appointed to the Anti-Black Racism Advisory
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The Municipality of Clarington has officially endorsed a resolution previously passed by the Town of Ajax that addresses recent changes made by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) affecting international student programs. These changes, which include the reduction of international student study permits and a restriction on post-graduation work permits
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Clarington's General Government Committee has approved the design for a new Veterans' crosswalk at the intersection of King Street and Temperance Street. This crosswalk will be funded up to $30,000 from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund, as outlined in Report CAO-007-25. The crosswalk will be
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The Clarington General Government Committee recently approved the installation of a Veterans' Crosswalk at the intersection of King Street and Temperance Street. This initiative, discussed at their meeting, involves a financial commitment of up to $30,000 from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund for the crosswalk's
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The Clarington Council, at its General Government Committee meeting held on April 7, 2025, approved an amendment to its Procedural By-law. This amendment introduces the singing of the Canadian National Anthem, 'O Canada,' at the start of regular council meetings. The anthem will be played after the Land
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At the recent meeting of the General Government Committee on April 7, 2025, the Clarington Council finalized an agreement to lease the former Tourism Office on Liberty Street South. This site will serve as a Winter Warming Centre during the 2025-26 season. The initiative aims to support the local homeless
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The Clarington Council has approved a change to its Procedural By-law to include the playing of "O Canada" at the beginning of its meetings. This amendment took place during the General Government Committee meeting on April 7, 2025. According to the minutes, the anthem is now scheduled to
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On April 7, 2025, the General Government Committee of Clarington convened to discuss proposed amendments to the Municipal Wide Development Charge (MCWDC) and Community Benefits Charge (CBC) By-law. Jackie Hall, representing Hemson Consulting, presented the 2025 Development Charge Study and Community Benefits Charge Strategy to the committee. Hall's
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The Clarington General Government Committee has sanctioned the use of the former Tourism Office at 181 Liberty Street South as a Winter Warming Centre. The facility will be operated by The Regional Municipality of Durham during the 2025-2026 winter season, from November to April, on a nominal lease agreement. The
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On April 7, 2025, the General Government Committee in Clarington convened to discuss updates on the 2025 Development Charges Study and Community Benefits Charges Strategy. Jackie Hall from Hemson Consulting led the presentation, detailing various aspects of the development focused strategy, including compliance with statutory exemptions under the Development Charges
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On March 3, 2025, an update regarding the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station was presented to the General Government Committee by Steve Gregoris, who serves as the Chief Nuclear Officer at Ontario Power Generation (OPG). According to Gregoris, the station's power reactor operating license has been renewed for a
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On March 3, 2025, the Clarington General Government Committee discussed a plan to install a cellular tower at the Tyrone Community Centre. This installation aims to enhance cellular service in the area, as outlined in Report CAO-005-25. Members of the Tyrone community have expressed substantial opposition to this proposal. At