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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced that lane restrictions will be implemented on Bloor Street West (Regional Road 22) in Oshawa. These restrictions are set to start on February 25 and continue until March 10, 2024. The reason for these restrictions is the relocation of Enbridge Gas infrastructure, a
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The Clarington Public Library is offering a "Learn to Crochet" workshop series for community members interested in developing their crochet skills. This eight-week program will teach participants basic crochet stitches and methods. Attendees will have the opportunity to complete projects, including a dishcloth, a granny square, and a
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A registered massage therapist has been charged with sexual assault, as announced by the Durham Region Police Service (DRPS). The accused is a 59-year-old male, linked to incidents alleged to have occurred during his professional duties. These charges follow a comprehensive investigation by the DRPS. Authorities have not disclosed further
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The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are scheduled to conduct Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT, focusing on Arctic defence and sovereignty. This operation will occur from February 23 to March 9, 2025, near Inuvik and the Mackenzie River Delta in the Northwest Territories. The exercises are part of the CAF's operations aimed
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has initiated a recall of Jean Perrin brand Morbier de Scey and Raclette de Scey cheeses due to a potential contamination with pathogenic E. coli. Specific products involved in the recall are Morbier de Scey cheese with a UPC of 3324440317786, lot number 35112,
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Observing Human Trafficking Awareness Day February 22, 2025, marks Human Trafficking Awareness Day, highlighting ongoing concerns and efforts in addressing human trafficking. According to the Durham Region Police Service (DRPS), their Human Trafficking Unit dealt with 249 incidents related to human trafficking in the past year, 2024. Out of these
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The Government of Canada has announced the issuance of a new 7-year green bond, successfully raising $2 billion. This marks the third such issuance involving Canadian-dollar-denominated green bonds, as stated by the Department of Finance Canada. The new bond follows previous issuances, including a 10-year, $4 billion bond in February
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On February 21, 2025, the Committee on Internal Trade met in Ottawa to address efforts to enhance internal trade across Canada. This meeting was attended by Anita Anand, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, alongside provincial and territorial representatives. Key topics discussed included: * The removal of exceptions in the
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The Canadian government is set to remove 20 federal exceptions from the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), which will decrease the total number from 39 to 19. This adjustment mainly affects government procurement policies and aims to broaden opportunities for Canadian businesses to compete within the domestic market. This change
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The Government of Canada is investing in innovative projects that offer skills training to more than 10,000 Canadian workers. These projects focus on sectors that are crucial to both environmental sustainability and economic growth, notably the auto industry and construction. According to an official announcement, the initiative aims to
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Canadian scientists will embark on a research mission to Antarctica, beginning February 23, 2025. This mission, part of Operation PROJECTION 2025-01, involves aboard the HMCS Margaret Brooke. Scientists aim to investigate climate change, glacial retreat, and pollution along the South Shetland Islands and the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula.
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The Trees for Rural Roads program in Clarington is now open for 2025 applications, providing rural residents with free native tree species for planting on private properties next to municipal roadways. Applications are being accepted until March 31, 2025. This initiative aims to enhance biodiversity and environmental protection in Clarington.