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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved Google's application for a five-year exemption under the Online News Act. This decision allows Google to contribute $100 million annually to Canadian news organizations through the Canadian Journalism Collective (CJC). The Online News Act, which became law
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The Fleet Diving Unit (Pacific) has returned to Victoria, B.C., after participating in the Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise 24 (MN-MIWEX 24). This exercise was hosted by the Republic of Korea Navy from October 14 to 25, 2024, near Busan, South Korea. Eleven members of the unit, along with
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The 2023 Employment Insurance Coverage Survey has provided new insights into the accessibility of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits in Canada. According to the survey, the eligibility rate for regular EI benefits in 2023 was 83.1%, a decrease of 6.1 percentage points from 2022. This rate was slightly below
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The municipalities in Durham Region have collectively gathered 4,239 pounds of food and raised $5,051 through online donations. These contributions are intended to support local food banks and hunger relief programs, including Feed the Need in Durham. The donations are estimated to provide the equivalent of 10,102
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The Clarington Council has approved the design vision for a new park on the former lands of the Bowmanville Zoo. The project will proceed to the detailed design phase, focusing initially on developing a trail network. Construction is expected to begin next year, with the park anticipated to open in
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Clarington Council has approved the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan (PRCMP), which will guide the development of parkland, programs, and services over the next 10 to 15 years. The plan was developed with input from residents, stakeholders, and community groups, who were invited to review the draft and provide
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On October 6, 2024, a fire occurred in a residential area of Oshawa, specifically at Eddystone Path and Okanagan Path. The fire, which has been classified as arson, caused extensive damage to multiple homes, with damages estimated to exceed $2 million. Fortunately, the occupants of the affected residence were able
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Oshawa, Ont. — Ontario Tech University has announced the establishment of the Shirley V. Zilinsky Bursary, a fund created in the summer of 2024 by Julius Zilinsky in memory of his wife, Shirley Zilinsky, who taught at the Durham District School Board from 1957 to 1990. According to the university, the
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On October 24, 2024, an incident occurred in Whitby involving two male suspects during a Facebook marketplace transaction. The event took place around 7:20 p.m. near Rolling Acres Drive and Daines Drive. The victim, who had listed a jacket for sale, met with a potential buyer at a
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The Canadian Coast Guard Ship Sir Wilfrid Laurier recently returned to Victoria, B.C., after completing a mission in the North Pacific aimed at addressing illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. This mission, part of Operation North Pacific Guard, involved collaboration with the United States Coast Guard and the United
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Statistics Canada has released data on the income of high-income Canadians for the year 2022. The average total income for the top 1% of tax filers was $586,900, reflecting a decrease of 5.1% from the previous year. This decline is attributed to the reduction of COVID-19
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The Ontario government has announced plans to extend the current gas and fuel tax cuts until June 30, 2025. This extension, if approved, will maintain the tax rates at 9 cents per litre. The government claims that this measure will save Ontario households an average of $380 over three years