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The Ontario government has announced a $2 million investment in Futurpreneur Canada, a non-profit organization that supports young entrepreneurs. This funding aims to assist 300 young entrepreneurs in starting new businesses, with a focus on rural and Northern communities in Ontario. The investment is expected to create approximately 1,200
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The Ontario Minister of Education, Jill Dunlop, released a statement on the latest results from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) assessments. The statement highlights that student learning in Ontario is stabilizing after disruptions caused by the pandemic. The government has allocated over $165 million to support literacy and
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On September 26, 2024, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) announced the creation of the Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command (CAFCYBERCOM). The announcement was made by Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff. CAFCYBERCOM will consolidate the CAF's cyber capabilities into
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His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Edmonton and Yellowknife have returned to Esquimalt, British Columbia, after a seven-week deployment on Operation CARIBBE. During this mission, HMCS Yellowknife intercepted a drug smuggling vessel on September 5, 2024, in collaboration with the United States Coast Guard. The operation took place approximately 430
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On September 26, 2024, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, announced a new pilot project. This initiative aims to streamline regulatory processes in the
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The Ontario government is allocating up to $740,000 to enhance accessibility and support individuals of all ages and abilities across the province. The funding, provided through the Inclusive Community Grants Program, will be distributed among 20 projects aimed at improving community life for older Ontarians and people with disabilities.
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The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced a public consultation period from September 25 to December 2, 2024. The consultation aims to gather feedback from individuals, non-professional representatives, and tax intermediaries regarding their experiences with CRA services. Feedback can be provided through an online questionnaire or during in-person and virtual
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Durham Region Transit has announced a detour for Route 407 due to a road closure on Bloor Street between Ritson Road and Holland Street. The detour will be in effect from Monday, September 23 to Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Northbound buses will operate via Bloor Street, Harmony Road, Olive Avenue,
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On September 25, 2024, the Durham Regional Council approved the 2025 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget Guideline. The guideline sets an overall property tax increase cap of 4.9% for 2025. This includes a 9.25% budget increase for the Durham Regional Police Services Board, 2.50% for
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All baseball diamonds in Clarington are closed today, September 25, 2024, due to rain and wet conditions. For rescheduling practices or games, contact bookings@clarington.net.
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From August 29 to September 18, 2024, His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Shawinigan and Charlottetown monitored Russian submarines and surface ships while conducting vigilance activities with NATO ships. HMCS Shawinigan monitored a Russian submarine and surface vessel through the Baltic and North Seas until September 1, when responsibility was
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The Orono Library, located at 127 Church Street North, has been designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The building, constructed in 1882, features an Italianate architectural style. The Clarington Heritage Committee evaluated and recommended its designation in 2022 due to its cultural heritage value. Accessibility upgrades were