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The General Government Committee meeting on February 5, 2024, included a presentation by Ian McVey, Manager of Sustainability for the Regional Municipality of Durham, regarding the proposed District Energy System (DES) for the Courtice Transit-Oriented Community (CTOC). McVey outlined the strategic alignment of the DES with Envision Durham and the
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The General Government Committee meeting held on February 5, 2024, resulted in the awarding of a contract for the refurbishment of the Orono Arena and Community Centre Indoor Rink to Gerr Construction Limited. The total bid amount for the project was $2,030,112.00, which includes the Net HST
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Durham Region Public Libraries, in partnership with the Durham Children’s Aid Society (CAS), received two awards from the Ontario Library Association (OLA) on January 25, 2024. The awards were given for hosting and promoting Drag Queen Storytimes in 2023. The OLA Les Fowlie Intellectual Freedom Award was awarded for
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) is offering several tree and shrub planting programs for Spring 2024. These programs are available to residents in the Township of Hamilton, Municipality of Port Hope, and Municipality of Clarington. The Trees for Rural Roads Program provides free potted stock for planting along rural
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) and the Regional Municipality of Durham are updating floodplain mapping for several areas in Clarington. These areas include Lovekin, Bouchette Point, Port Granby Creeks, and the northwest portion of the Ganaraska River. The current floodplain mapping is 46 years old. A Public Information Centre
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Neil Pasher and Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann from Sloane's House presented to the General Government Committee on December 4, 2023, regarding the Sloane's House Hospice, Palliative Care and Respite Centre. During their presentation, they highlighted the need for pediatric respite care services in the Durham Region, noting that
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The General Government Committee of Clarington discussed the proposal to allow residents to keep backyard chickens during their meeting on December 4, 2023. Councillor Zwart moved a resolution indicating that the Exotic Pet By-law 2012-045 currently prohibits raising chickens on non-agriculturally zoned lands. The committee expressed a desire to consider
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has authorized the demolition of two cottages located at #16 and #32 West Beach Road in Bowmanville. This decision was made during the committee meeting held on December 4, 2023. Prior to the demolition, staff will create a digital photographic record of the existing
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The Municipality of Clarington has awarded a contract to Sustainable Projects Group for the provision of consulting services related to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Pathway Feasibility Study. This decision was made during the General Government Committee meeting on December 4, 2023, where it was noted that the proposal from Sustainable
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The General Government Committee of Clarington met on December 4, 2023, and discussed proposed amendments to Traffic By-law 2014-059. The committee received Report PWD-011-23, which included a draft amending By-law as Attachment 1. The committee approved the amending By-law and resolved that all interested parties listed in the report be
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Mitch Conan and Shernette Muccuth Henry from Canadian Nuclear Laboratories provided an update on the Port Granby Project during the General Government Committee meeting on December 4, 2023. The project is currently in phase 3, which includes environmental monitoring and ongoing safety measures. Conan presented slides that depicted the site
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has awarded a contract to CIMA Canada Inc. for engineering and design services related to the replacement of the dehumidification unit at the Diane Hamre Recreation Complex (DHRC). The scope of the project includes full design and engineering, assistance in preparing tender-ready specifications, drawings,