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The Canadian government has announced two significant measures aimed at providing financial relief to Canadians and addressing housing availability issues. Tax Break on Goods and Services The government has introduced Bill C-78, known as the Tax Break for All Canadians Act, which has been adopted by the House of Commons
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Durham Region Transit has announced detours for bus routes in Bowmanville due to the Moonlight Magic and Tree Lighting event scheduled for December 6, 2024. The event will take place on King Street, leading to road closures and subsequent changes in bus routes. The affected routes include 502, 507, and
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Several roads in Bowmanville will be closed for the Moonlight Magic and Christmas Market event. The closures will affect the following areas: * King Street West, between Scugog Street and George Street. * Division Street, between 33 Division Street and 11 Division Street. * Temperance Street, between King Street West and 11 Temperance
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The Municipality of Clarington has approved the creation of a Veterans' Crosswalk at the intersection of King and Temperance Streets in Bowmanville. This initiative aims to honor Canadian Forces veterans by establishing a permanent memorial in a central location. The crosswalk will be situated near the cenotaph, a site
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The Municipality of Clarington has issued guidelines to ensure community safety and accessibility during the winter season. Residents are reminded to clear snow from sidewalks adjacent to their properties within 24 hours of snowfall. Clarington will plow and salt sidewalks on primary routes, pedestrian crossovers, and school crossings. Parking regulations
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The Moonlight Magic & Christmas Market is scheduled to take place in Bowmanville on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The event will feature a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony on Temperance Street at 6:30 PM, accompanied by children's entertainment, carol singing, and
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On December 3, 2024, Canada officially transferred command of the Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) to Turkey. The ceremony took place at the Aksaz Naval Base in Türkiye. Commodore Matthew Coates, who had been in command since July 1, 2024, handed over the leadership to Rear Admiral H. İlker
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The Ontario government has appointed Robert Poirier as a third-party advisor to conduct a governance review of the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (OMERS). This marks the first review of its kind since 2012. The review aims to assess the governance model of OMERS to ensure it aligns with the
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The Municipality of Clarington has announced that its records management database will be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. This will affect access to by-laws, staff reports, and past meeting minutes and agendas. The maintenance is set to occur on Tuesday, December 3, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.
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The Ontario government has introduced the More Convenient Care Act, 2024, aiming to enhance the province's healthcare system. The proposed legislation seeks to improve governance, transparency, and service delivery in healthcare. Key initiatives include the voluntary merger of nine Local Public Health Agencies into four new entities to
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The Durham Region will observe the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, 2024. This day is recognized globally to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The Regional Municipality of Durham has issued a statement highlighting the contributions of individuals with disabilities to the community.
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The Ontario government has announced a change in leadership at Metrolinx, appointing Michael Lindsay as the interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Lindsay, who previously served as President and CEO of Infrastructure Ontario, will assume his new role on December 16, 2024. His primary task will be to oversee the