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The Durham Regional Chair, along with Mayors from eight municipalities within the region, has issued a joint statement regarding newly implemented U.S. tariffs. These tariffs include a 25% duty on various Canadian goods and a 10% levy on energy exports from Canada. The statement highlights concerns about the economic
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The Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE) has published its 2025 report on the cyber threats to Canada’s democratic process. The document highlights the increased usage of artificial intelligence (AI) by foreign actors, specifically citing entities from Russia and the People's Republic of China, in attempts to influence
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A fire broke out in downtown Bowmanville early Tuesday morning, affecting properties along King Street West between Scugog Street and Temperance Street. Clarington Emergency and Fire Services (CEFS), with the help of Oshawa Fire, responded to the incident. The fire has been reported as under control, but it is not
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A fire occurred in downtown Bowmanville on March 6, impacting several homes and businesses. The incident prompted a response from Clarington Emergency and Fire Services. In a statement, Mayor Adrian Foster expressed sympathy for those affected, noting the community's losses. Mayor Foster also mentioned municipal support would be
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The Durham Region Police Service is seeking suspects following an incident where shots were fired in Ajax. The event transpired on Saturday, March 1, 2025, around 5:20 p.m. in the vicinity of Mackenzie Avenue and Bayly Street West. According to police reports, a male was targeted while seated
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A celebration honoring local women in the arts is set for this Saturday at the Orono Town Hall. The Women of the Arts Celebration is free to the public and organized in support of International Women's Day 2025. Attendees can expect a keynote presentation alongside introductions to various
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The Courtice Fitness Training Centre, located at the Courtice Community Complex, has been closed temporarily due to flooding, as per the latest communication from Clarington municipal authorities. This closure is effective immediately and will remain until further notice. Despite the closure of the centre, residents can participate in group fitness
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During a nationwide law enforcement initiative known as Project Steel, the Durham Region Police Service made significant strides in addressing online child sexual exploitation. The operation, led by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) from February 17 to February 28, 2025, saw active participation across multiple regions, including Durham. Within
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The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Fresh Lean Ground Beef due to possible contamination with plastic pieces. The product, sold in family-sized packages, was available at the Foodland store located at 15 Queen St. S, Tilbury, Ontario. The affected packages have a packaging date of
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Statistics Canada has released data on the average retail prices of selected products for January 2025. This release provides insights into pricing trends across various consumer goods. The information is derived from transaction records collected from retailers across Canada, offering a comprehensive overview of market prices at the beginning of
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A male suspect has been apprehended following an incident involving a firearm in Whitby. According to the Durham Region Police Service, the incident transpired at approximately 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, near the intersection of Dundas Street West and Frances Street. The police report indicates that
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Statistics Canada reports an increase in labour productivity for Canadian businesses by 0.6% in the fourth quarter of 2024. This quarterly growth represents the highest rate recorded in the past year, with the annual productivity growth rate for 2024 also reaching 0.6%. The productivity increase was predominantly observed