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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
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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
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Ontario Tech University will host events on its Oshawa campus to mark Black History Month in February. Scheduled activities include the Black Student Showcase on Tuesday, February 25, and an art workshop on Monday, February 24. The events are open to all campus community members, according to information provided by
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Ontario Tech University will hold Black History Month events in Oshawa during February 2025. According to the university, activities include a program launch, a student showcase, and an art workshop, all intended for members of the campus community. The events are scheduled as part of the university's observance
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The Canadian government has announced that it will impose tariffs of 25% on approximately $155 billion worth of U.S. imports. This decision comes as a response to recent tariffs on Canadian goods enacted by the United States, which Canada has characterized as unjustified. According to the Canadian government, these
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In Clarington, Mayor Adrian Foster has issued a statement recognizing Black History Month. The statement acknowledges the contributions of the Black community within Clarington and across Canada. "As we begin Black History Month, we honor and celebrate the contributions and legacy of the Black community in Clarington and across
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Durham Region will host a Black History Month event on February 5, 2025. The event, titled 'Together We Rise Durham: Resistance, Resilience, Possibility,' will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Audley Recreation Centre in Ajax. The occasion will feature a keynote address by
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The Diane Hamre Recreation Complex's pool in Newcastle is scheduled to reopen on February 3, 2025, following an eight-week closure for renovations. The improvements completed include the installation of a new dehumidification unit designed to enhance air quality on the pool deck. The upgrade also involved applying
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Since its opening in March 2024, the low-barrier shelter located at 1635 Dundas Street East in Whitby has provided services to individuals experiencing homelessness. Managed by the Christian Faith Outreach Centre, the shelter has supported over 160 unique individuals with various services, including mental health and addiction support, harm
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Canadian skiers James Crawford and Cameron Alexander placed first and third, respectively, at the Streif downhill race in Kitzbuhel, Austria, on January 25. According to Ontario Tech University, both athletes trained before the season at the university’s ACE Climatic Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel in Oshawa. This news is relevant to