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On October 25, 2024, a 27-year-old man from Oshawa, identified as Arsh Sharma, was charged after allegedly pointing a laser at a Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) helicopter. The incident occurred around 11:05 p.m. in the area of Deer Valley Drive and Snowbird Street, Oshawa. The DRPS Air1
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The Durham Region Health Department has announced the availability of the annual influenza (flu) vaccine and the updated COVID-19 vaccine for area residents. The flu vaccine is designed to protect against the influenza virus, a contagious respiratory illness, while the updated COVID-19 vaccine targets circulating variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has announced new interim wholesale rates for large telephone companies. These rates will apply to competitors accessing modern fibre networks. The decision aims to enhance competition in Canada's Internet service market by providing more options for high-speed Internet services. This move
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The Municipality of Clarington has been awarded a grant of $166,080 from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund. This funding is designated for a feasibility study aimed at identifying strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from municipal buildings. The study will explore measures such as upgrading lighting
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The Ontario government has announced an expansion of the Learn and Stay Grant program, aimed at increasing the number of family doctors trained in the province. Starting in 2026, the government plans to allocate approximately $88 million over three years to support 1,360 undergraduate students who commit to practicing
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The Public Health Agency of Canada has announced the allocation of research grants to four organizations to study the transmission dynamics of respiratory infectious diseases. The funding, totaling $752,000, will be distributed among Queen’s University, Carleton University, the Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion, and the University
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The Ontario government has announced a $150 million investment over two years to expand the Ontario Fertility Program. This expansion aims to reduce waitlists and increase the number of families accessing government-funded fertility services in hospitals and community clinics. The program will now be available at more clinics, providing patients
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Ontario Tech University received the top ranking for reputation among Canada’s ‘primarily undergraduate universities’ in the 2025 Maclean’s University Rankings, according to results published by Maclean’s magazine on October 10. The school also placed first for social science and humanities grants, second for total research dollars and
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The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced a joint investment of up to $7.5 million to support 365 projects aimed at enhancing biosecurity within the province's agri-food sector. This funding is part of the Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative, which is expected to generate up to $31.5
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Clarington Emergency and Fire Services has issued guidelines for residents planning to use fireworks during Diwali celebrations. According to the local By-law No. 2015-047, residents must obtain a Fireworks Permit before discharging fireworks, though the permit fee is waived for cultural or religious holidays. Fireworks Safety Guidelines * Do not discharge
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The Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hub will be available at the Bowmanville Library on October 28, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. This event is organized in collaboration with the Regional Municipality of Durham and Service Canada. Residents can access a variety of services at this
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The New Housing Price Index (NHPI) for September 2024 has been released by Statistics Canada. The index measures changes in the selling prices of new residential houses across Canada. For September 2024, the NHPI showed no change at the national level, maintaining a 0.0% growth rate from the previous