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The Town of Ajax is set to receive nearly $250,000 in federal funding aimed at improving local trail networks. This announcement was made on September 6, 2024, by Minister Mark Holland and Mayor Shaun Collier. The funding will support two main projects: * Trail Improvements: Two trails leading from Dennis
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On September 6, 2024, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the launch of the new School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) and the renewal of the Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. This announcement is part of a $62.9
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Event Details Location: Courtice Library Dates: Alternating Tuesdays; September 10, 24; October 8, 22; November 5, 19; December 3, 17 Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Age Group: 0-12 months Registration: Registration is required through the EarlyON KeyON system at keyon.ca. This program will teach techniques in
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Event Details Location: Newcastle Library Ages: 0-3 Format: Drop-in The Baby Bookworms program will take place every Tuesday from September 3 to November 26, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. The sessions will include stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by a social playtime for participants.
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The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has begun implementing a new technology known as the Cellular Airborne Sensors for Search and Rescue (CASSAR) system. This system is being utilized on select aircraft in collaboration with the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association to enhance search and rescue (SAR) operations. The
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Check It Out: Musical Babies Program at Newcastle Library The Newcastle Library will host a program titled "Musical Babies" for infants aged 0 to 15 months. This program will run on Mondays from September 9 to November 25, 2024, excluding September 30 and October 14. The sessions are
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The Regional Municipality of Durham is organizing Environment Days for residents to drop off unwanted items for reuse, recycling, and safe disposal. The events will take place on the following dates: * Saturday, September 21 from 8 a.m. to noon at Lakeview Park (parking lot), Kluane Avenue, Oshawa. * Saturday, October
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Durham College in Oshawa has announced new resources aimed at enhancing mental health support for students and employees. The initiative comes as the college prepares for the fall 2024 semester, which will see the first cohort of students who experienced the pandemic during their high school years. Jennifer Elliott, Director
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Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued a statement regarding a confirmed case of rabies in a resident of Brantford-Brant. The illness is believed to have been contracted through direct contact with a bat in Ontario. To maintain the privacy of the affected individual, no further details
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Event Details Location: Bowmanville Library Dates: Mondays, September 9 to November 25, 2024 (excluding September 30 and October 14) Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Ages: 0-5 | Drop-in Children and their caregivers can participate in a casual program designed for play, exploration, and socialization. Participants are welcome
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The South Courtice Arena tennis courts will be closed for surface treatment repairs on Monday, September 9. The closure is expected to last approximately one day. Other, open courts include: * Avondale Park * Green Park * Guildwood Park * Lions Parkette * Newcastle Community Park * Orono Park * Solina Park
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The Farm Product Price Index (FPPI) for June 2024 has been reported by Statistics Canada. The index decreased by 1.3% compared to June 2023, marking the sixth consecutive year-over-year monthly decline. This decline is noted as the smallest decrease since the beginning of 2024. Key points from