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Whitby, Ontario – A new report by the Durham Region Health Department, titled 'Assessing the Impact of Solar Ultraviolet Radiation (UVR),' highlights expected increases in UVR exposure in the region due to climate change. The report indicates that rising temperatures and possible reduced cloud cover, compounded with limited sun
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The General Government Committee of Clarington discussed the 2025 Budget Update during their meeting on February 3, 2025. Key budget elements focused on various infrastructure projects prioritized for the year. Budget Modifications and Allocations: The committee addressed modifications in the multi-year operating budget due to new legislative mandates from Ontario
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Clarington Council Reviews New Development Charge Framework At the General Government Committee meeting on February 3, 2025, the imminent expiration of Clarington's Development Charge By-law, set for January 2026, was addressed. Jackie Hall of Hemson Consulting provided an insight into the forthcoming changes in growth-related capital frameworks. The
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Durham Seeks Volunteer for Active Transportation Committee The Regional Municipality of Durham is inviting applications from residents of the Township of Scugog to join the Durham Active Transportation Committee (DATC) as a volunteer. This committee advises on matters related to active transportation, such as cycling and walking, across the region.
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Mayor Adrian Foster of Clarington has expressed concerns about the possible impacts of U.S. tariffs on the local economy. Mayor Foster's statement highlights potential challenges for local businesses and resources if the tariffs are implemented. In his message, Foster stated, "Canada has consistently been a steadfast
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Statistics Canada has published its report on the monthly average retail prices for November 2024. Released on January 8, 2025, this report offers a snapshot of pricing trends across various consumer products for that month. The data compilation captures the changes in retail prices, which help illustrate shifting trends in
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The Clarington General Government Committee convened on February 3, 2025, to address the issue of Canadian export tariffs and their potential implications for the local community. As documented in the meeting minutes, a significant focus was placed on incentivizing the purchase of Canadian products within Clarington. The Committee proposed a
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A battery-powered robotic glove developed at Ontario Tech University is being researched as a tool for people recovering from strokes or spinal cord injuries to assist with hand movements. The glove, known as the Hand Extension Robot Orthosis (HERO) Glove, was invented by Dr. Aaron Yurkewich, Assistant Professor in the
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A research team at Ontario Tech University has developed a robotic device called the Hand Extension Robot Orthosis (HERO) Glove, intended to help individuals affected by stroke or spinal cord injury to regain hand movement, according to Ontario Tech. The glove, described by the university, is battery-powered, fits over the
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The Durham Regional Chair, alongside mayors from eight local municipalities, has responded to new tariffs announced by the United States government. The U.S. has implemented a 25 percent import tariff on most Canadian goods, as well as a 10 percent tariff on energy, effective from February 4. In a
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Canada has announced its decision to implement 25 percent tariffs on goods imported from the United States valued at $155 billion. This decision, as stated by Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly in Ottawa, is a countermeasure to tariffs that the U.S. has applied to
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Canada will implement new tariffs of 25 percent on goods imported from the United States beginning February 4, 2025. This measure will affect goods valued at approximately $30 billion. The tariffs are part of Canada's response to the United States' tariffs on Canadian goods, according to the