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In August 2024, the unemployment rate in Canada rose to 6.6%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from July. This marks the highest unemployment rate since May 2017, excluding the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021. The number of unemployed individuals reached 1.5 million, which is an
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Police are conducting a search for a missing 47-year-old female from Clarington. The individual, identified as Dawn, was last seen on Monday, September 3, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m. in the vicinity of Nash Road and Townline Road North in Courtice. Authorities have expressed concern for
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French Storytime | L'Heure du conte The Clarington Public Library will host a French Storytime event at the Bowmanville Library on September 9, 2024. This event will take place from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM and is open to all ages. Participants can drop in to enjoy
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Event Details Location: Courtice Library Dates: * Mondays: September 9 to November 25, 2024 (excluding September 30, October 14) * Wednesdays: September 4 to November 27, 2024 (excluding October 9) Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Age Group: 0 to 15 months | Drop-in This program will introduce children to interactive
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Various roads in downtown Orono will close on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Orono Fair Parade. The affected roads include: * Mill Street from Centre Street to Church Street * Church Street from Mill Street to the east end of the street * Centre
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The Orono Fair Book Sale will take place at the Orono Library on the following dates: * Saturday, September 7, 2024: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM * Sunday, September 8, 2024: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM During this event, attendees can purchase books and other materials. A special offer allows
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A male has been arrested after allegedly observing homeowners on their properties in Ajax. On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at approximately 9:05 p.m., members of the West Division responded to multiple reports of a prowler in the vicinity of Georgina Drive and Brooks Road. The suspect reportedly entered
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Whitby, Ontario – On Wednesday, September 4, members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include: * September service enhancements: Effective September 3, 2024, DRT introduced new routes, enhanced scheduled service to some areas previously served by
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In the second quarter of 2024, the labour productivity of Canadian businesses decreased by 0.2%. This follows a decline of 0.3% in the previous quarter and a 0.3% increase in the fourth quarter of 2023. The decline in productivity is attributed to a growth in hours worked
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The Ontario government has announced funding of up to $6 million for the Ontario Craft Cider Marketing Fund over the next six years. This funding aims to assist provincial craft cideries in marketing their products and stimulating growth within the sector. According to Rob Flack, Minister of Agriculture, Food and
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A male has been charged after operating a boat while prohibited in Pickering. On August 23, 2024, at approximately 8:05 p.m., members of the West Division responded to a water rescue call near Rouge Park Bay. A boat had lost power and was stranded near the shore. The
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Starting September 5, 2024, all licensed convenience stores in Ontario are permitted to sell beer, cider, wine, and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages. This change allows 4,187 convenience stores across the province to offer these products, in addition to nearly 3,000 other licensed retail outlets and takeaway options