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On October 21, 2024, Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. These reforms are intended to address issues within the program and ensure it aligns with current labour market needs. Effective November 8, 2024, the starting hourly wage
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The governments of Canada and Ontario are collaborating to support fruit producers in the region through the Growing Future Opportunities Initiative. This initiative, funded by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, involves a $4.4 million allocation aimed at assisting 128 producers of apples, tender fruits, and table grapes. The initiative
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On October 19, 2024, at approximately 2:55 p.m., police officers from the West Division responded to a report of an armed individual at the intersection of Harwood Avenue South and Kings Crescent in Ajax. A woman was allegedly seen waving a machete-style knife and pointing it at a
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) has announced the commencement of public consultations on the Draft Watershed-Based Resource Management Strategy. These consultations will continue until November 18, 2024. The strategy aims to assist the GRCA in improving the delivery of programs and services related to watershed management. In addition, the
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The Ontario government has introduced the Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, aimed at expediting highway construction and addressing traffic congestion. The proposed legislation includes measures to accelerate the construction of Highway 413 and extensions of Highways 410 and 427. It proposes a new environmental assessment process and exempts certain
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The Durham York Energy Centre in Courtice will host family-friendly events on Friday, October 25, and Friday, November 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. These events coincide with Professional Learning Activity (PA) Days for local schools. Activities planned for the day include guided tours of the control
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The Ontario government has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at reducing the costs associated with connecting new homes and businesses to the province's electricity grid. This initiative is part of a broader effort to address barriers to homeownership and investment in the region. According to the Independent
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Durham Region Transit has announced a temporary closure of several bus stops on Rossland Road East due to construction activities. The affected area stretches from Minto Street to Oshawa Boulevard North. The closure will be in effect from Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 6:00 AM until Friday, October 25,
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On October 18, 2024, a 30-year-old male was arrested in Oshawa following two incidents, one of which involved a stabbing. The first incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. near Oxford Street and Wentworth Street West, where police found a victim with a stab wound. The victim was taken to
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Durham Region is seeking feedback from residents on how to enhance its Durham Greener Homes program to better prepare for severe weather events. The program aims to mitigate impacts such as basement flooding, wind damage, and heat stress. Residents who own or rent homes are encouraged to participate in the
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced lane restrictions on Brock Road in Pickering. These restrictions will take place on October 29 and 30. The affected area is from one kilometre north of Fifth Concession Road to 200 metres south of Highway 407. The purpose of the restrictions is to
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A Durham Regional Police Service officer has been charged with Failing to Provide the Necessaries of Life. The charge was brought by the DRPS Professional Standards Unit. The incident in question occurred in March 2024 when the officer allegedly did not provide medical assistance to a person in distress during