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Residents of Durham Region experiencing economic hardships, such as unemployment or zero income, are offered free tax filing assistance. This service is provided by the municipal government to help individuals access various benefits and credits available in Ontario, which require tax filing to be claimed. Over 40 different benefits and
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The Public Health Agency of Canada has reported an increase in the number of measles cases both globally and within Canada. As of March 6, 2025, 227 cases have been documented across the country. This uptick follows a wider global increase observed in 2024 compared to the previous year. In
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The Ministry of Transportation has announced an upcoming closure of Wilson Road South in Oshawa for construction work on the overpass at Highway 401. According to the Ministry, the section of Wilson Road South between Dieppe Avenue and Bloor Street East will be closed to facilitate the replacement of the
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A motor vehicle collision on Simcoe Street North in Oshawa resulted in serious injuries for two drivers on Friday morning. According to the Durham Region Police Service, the incident happened on March 7, 2025, around 8:00 a.m. Emergency responders from East Division attended the scene. The collision involved
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The Clarington Library, Museums & Archives (CLMA) has announced an expansion of its Community Pass Program to include the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) located in Toronto. This addition allows library patrons to borrow family passes providing general admission to the museum. The Community Pass Program, part of CLMA's
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On March 3, 2025, the General Government Committee in Clarington convened to address trade disputes and explore economic opportunities. The committee deliberated on actions aimed at supporting Canadian businesses. Members of the Clarington Council directed municipal staff to collaborate with counterparts from other municipalities to identify support strategies for Canadian
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On March 7, 2025, Marc Miller, the Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, announced measures aimed at addressing labor needs in the construction sector across the country. This was revealed during a presentation in Toronto. The measures include setting up a tripartite advisory council. This council's role
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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has started investigations into the importation of renewable diesel from the United States to determine whether these imports are sold in Canada at unfair prices or benefited from subsidies, which could harm domestic industries. This action is a response to a complaint by Tidewater
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Premier Doug Ford, alongside members of the Executive Council of Ontario, is set to be sworn in by Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont. The ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, and will formally inaugurate Ford's new term following the recent provincial election. The swearing-in will be conducted
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Authorities are in search of three individuals following a robbery that occurred in Oshawa on the night of March 5, 2025. The Durham Region Police Service reported that the incident took place at approximately 9:20 p.m. near the intersection of Coldstream Drive and Taunton Road. As detailed in
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The Canadian government has announced significant updates to passport services, which include a new guarantee for processing times and the launch of an online renewal system. This comes alongside the release of the first State of Service report by Minister of Citizens’ Services Terry Beech. Under the new system, Canadians
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The Government of Canada has awarded Seaspan's Vancouver Shipyards a contract valued at approximately $3.15 billion, excluding taxes, for building a new polar icebreaker. This project is part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), which was introduced by various government representatives, including Minister of Energy and Natural