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Efforts to enhance para sport opportunities and participation in Durham Region will receive funding as part of the legacy from the Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games. The Regional Municipality of Durham has partnered with the Durham Community Foundation (DCF) to establish two funds aimed at supporting diverse para sport
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Canada is launching a second 30-day consultation on potential surtaxes in response to trade practices from China. This consultation will take place from September 10, 2024, to October 10, 2024. The Government of Canada has stated that Canadian workers, particularly in the auto sector and related manufacturing supply chains, face
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The Orono Farmers Market will operate on Fridays from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, starting August 30, 2024, and continuing weekly, except for fair weekend. The market is located at the north end of the Orono Fairgrounds, at the end of Centreview Street. Upcoming Dates: * August 30, 2024
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On September 9, 2024, the General Government Committee of Clarington discussed Report LGS-032-24, which proposed the approval of keeping backyard chickens in residential areas. The report outlined suggested guidelines for residents interested in maintaining chickens on their properties. During the meeting, a motion to approve the keeping of backyard chickens
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On September 9, 2024, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, addressed the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation by China into Canadian canola seed exports. This investigation will cover the period from January 1 to December 31, 2023. Minister MacAulay expressed concern regarding the investigation and emphasized the
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Municipalities across Durham Region have received feedback regarding a shortage of accessible taxis, which can hinder travel for individuals needing to attend medical appointments or visit family and friends. The Region of Durham aims to ensure accessible services for all residents and visitors. All Durham Region Transit (DRT) buses are
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Check It Out: Stay and Play at Orono Library The Orono Library will host a program titled "Stay and Play" for children aged 0-5 and their caregivers. This drop-in event is scheduled to take place every Friday from September 6 to November 29, 2024, excluding October 25. The
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Check It Out: Falls Prevention Class The Clarington Public Library is hosting a Falls Prevention Class for adults aged 55 and older. This program will take place at the Newcastle Library from September 6 to November 29, 2024, every Friday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Participants will
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Police have arrested a male suspect in connection with an arson incident that occurred in Oshawa. On December 3, 2023, officers from the East Division responded to a fire call in the vicinity of Jim Brewster Circle and Fleetwood Drive. Witnesses reported seeing two males fleeing the scene in a
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The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has initiated an expiry review concerning structural tubing imports from the Republic of Korea and Türkiye. This review is a follow-up to an order issued on October 16, 2019, as part of expiry review RR-2018-006. The Tribunal aims to assess whether the expiration of this
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The Durham Region Police Service Law Enforcement Torch Run Parade will take place on Thursday, September 12, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Whitby. As a result, several Durham Region Transit routes will be detoured. Affected Routes: * Pulse 916 and Route 920 will detour via Brock Street,
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The Province of Ontario has approved the new Regional Official Plan (ROP) for The Regional Municipality of Durham, which includes modifications. This plan is the result of the Envision Durham initiative, a Municipal Comprehensive Review aimed at addressing the region's growth and development needs. Currently, Durham Region has