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The Region of Durham is inviting residents to apply for volunteer positions on the Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC). This committee provides advice to the Works Committee on topics such as waste diversion, management, and environmental performance related to the Durham York Energy Centre. Application Details: * Deadline:
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Residents of Durham Region are invited to apply for volunteer positions on the Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC). This committee provides advice on waste diversion, waste management, and environmental performance related to the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC), an energy-from-waste facility. Application Details: * Deadline: Applications must be
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Hundreds of students from Grades 7 to 12 took part in the 17th annual Engineering Robotics Competition at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa on November 30, according to the university. The event featured 80 teams and a total of 417 students. The competition focuses on students from various communities, including
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The Clarington Public Library is hosting an event titled "Rudolph's Tales" at multiple locations this December. The event will take place at the Newcastle Library on December 12, 2024, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, and at the Courtice Library on December 18, 2024, during
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On December 8, 2024, three individuals escaped from the Laval Immigration Holding Centre in Quebec. The individuals have been identified as Bryan Ulises Moya Rojas, Diego Nicolas Flores Sepulveda, and Daniel Eliseo Gonzalez Ihrig, all Chilean nationals. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued arrest warrants and is collaborating
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The Clarington Council has submitted a formal request for the redistribution of a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and Goods and Services Tax (GST) to municipalities. This proposal was discussed during the General Government Committee meeting on December 2, 2024, and aims to secure sustainable funding for local
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The Municipality of Clarington has proposed a resolution requesting the redistribution of a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to municipalities. This proposal was discussed during the General Government Committee meeting held on December 2, 2024. The resolution, moved by Mayor Foster
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has approved the development of a Veterans' Crosswalk at the intersection of King and Temperance Streets in Bowmanville. This initiative aims to serve as a permanent memorial for those who have served in the Canadian Forces. The crosswalk's location is strategically
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has approved amendments to the Traffic By-law as part of their recent meeting on December 2, 2024. The amendments specifically address changes to parking fines, particularly concerning vehicles parked in a manner that interferes with snow removal operations. The committee resolved to increase the
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The Clarington Public Library is hosting a series of 'Mrs. Claus Storytime' events across multiple locations in December 2024. These events are scheduled as follows: * Orono Library: Monday, December 9, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM * Courtice Library: Wednesday, December 11, from 10:30 AM to
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The Clarington General Government Committee has announced new appointments to several advisory committees, as detailed in their recent meeting. The Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee will see Dan Spaeth, Glenn Baswick, Greg Rowden, and Pankaj Panchal serving terms until December 31, 2026, or until successors are appointed. For
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The General Government Committee of Clarington recently discussed a proposal from the Pet Spay Neuter Initiatives Association. Martin Field, Chair of the Association, presented the proposal, highlighting the program's aim to provide a full subsidy for spaying and neutering pets belonging to unhoused individuals in the community. Field