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Clarington residents have until May 13 to complete the 2025 Citizen Satisfaction Survey, according to the Municipality of Clarington. The survey, available since April 22, is intended by the Municipality to measure resident satisfaction with local government programs and services. According to municipal officials, survey responses will be used by
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The Clarington Library, Museums & Archives (CLMA) will hold an unveiling ceremony for the Orono Library’s Heritage Designation Plaque at 127 Church Street in Orono on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 10 a.m. According to CLMA, members of the Library Board, the Municipality of Clarington’s Heritage Committee,
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The Municipality of Clarington announced on May 13, 2025, that it is developing a Green Development Framework (GDF) to establish sustainability recommendations for new developments. According to the Municipality, the GDF is part of the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan to support healthy, resilient communities. Municipal officials state that the GDF will
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Hak brand Boerenkool and Spinazie products were recalled in Nova Scotia and Ontario due to possible contamination with pieces of rubber, according to a notification from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published on May 13, 2025. The CFIA advised that the affected products should not be used, sold, served,
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Ministry of Finance investigators seized 798,360 unmarked cigarettes and 6,560 untaxed cigars during a tobacco enforcement operation in Richmond Hill on April 22, 2025, according to a statement from the ministry. Four people were charged under the Tobacco Tax Act in connection with the operation. The ministry stated
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced on May 15, 2025, that Poppies brand Mini Éclairs are being recalled due to generic E. coli contamination. The affected product comes in 455-gram packages with a best before date of "2026 AL 03" and lot code L1L4024. The UPC is
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Ontario introduced the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, in Vaughan on May 12. According to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the proposed legislation is intended to accelerate the construction of homes and infrastructure. The province also announced an increase of $400 million in funding
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Region of Durham Paramedic Services (RDPS) will host an open house at its headquarters at 4040 Anderson Street in Whitby on May 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of National Paramedic Services Week, which takes place May 18 to 24. According to the Region of
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A 49-year-old man died after a single vehicle collision on Kerrison Drive East in Ajax on Monday, May 12, 2025, according to Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). This incident is relevant to Ajax residents as it occurred on a local roadway and resulted in a fatality, prompting an ongoing police
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has approved the renaming of the Visual Arts Centre to the "Marie Hubbard Visual Arts Centre of Clarington." This decision was made at the committee meeting held on May 5, 2025, as recorded in the official minutes. In addition to the renaming,
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced on May 15, 2025, that Hak brand Kale and Spinach products have been recalled due to the possible presence of pieces of rubber. The products were distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. According to the agency, the recall affects Hak Kale products in
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Motorcycle season has begun in Durham Region. According to the region, about 63 per cent of motorcycle collisions result in injury or death. The high risk associated with motorcycle collisions makes road safety a concern for riders and other drivers. Durham Region states that all road users share responsibility for