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At the May 5, 2025 meeting of the Clarington General Government Committee, members discussed the creation of an annual report to recognize municipal staff accomplishments. The discussion was initiated by a motion from Councillor Anderson requesting staff to prepare a yearly summary of notable achievements by municipal employees. The meeting
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The General Government Committee of Clarington met in Bowmanville on May 5, 2025, to review and approve updates to the 2025 User Fee By-law. According to the official meeting minutes, committee members considered a staff report outlining proposed changes to user fees applicable to several municipal services. The report, as
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His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret Brooke returned to Canada in May 2025 after completing Operation PROJECTION, a deployment that included visits to South America, Antarctica, and the Caribbean, according to the Department of National Defence. The mission began on January 10, 2025, and, according to the department, marked
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Blue Harbour brand Raw White Shrimp is being recalled in British Columbia due to undeclared sulphites, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The recall notice was issued on May 14, 2025. CFIA states that the recall applies to multiple formats of raw white shrimp. Consuming products with undeclared
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Employment in Canada changed little in April 2025, with 20,969,000 people employed and the unemployment rate rising to 6.9%, according to the Labour Force Survey released by Statistics Canada. The survey's findings are notable for residents tracking economic trends, as employment stability and changes in
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of certain organic pumpkin seeds sold in Ontario due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products include bulk Organic European Raw Pumpkin Seeds (product of Austria) sold at The Stone Store in Guelph between March 30 and May 7, 2025,
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Fruit Dôme brand Thyme, 500 g size, Lot 127, because of microbial contamination with pathogenic E. coli. The affected product was distributed in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec. The recall was published on May 14, 2025, with the latest update
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced on May 13, 2025, that Cucina & Amore brand Pesto Alla Genovese Basil is being recalled across Canada due to undeclared Brazil nuts, pine nuts, and milk. This recall affects consumers nationwide and is important for individuals with allergies to the listed ingredients,
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The Region of Durham has announced that there will be lane restrictions on Ritson Road South (Regional Road 16) in Oshawa. These restrictions are scheduled to take place from May 12 to May 15 to facilitate repairs on the railway bridge expansion joints between Viola Avenue and Mitchell Avenue. Drivers
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A ride-share driver has been arrested in Whitby following allegations of sexual assault. The Durham Region Police Service (DRPS) reports that Paul Sundaramahesam, aged 43, was apprehended after he allegedly inappropriately touched a passenger while driving a red Mitsubishi SUV on May 3, 2025. The vehicle, identifiable by its Ontario
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a recall for Organic Euro Pumpkin Seeds distributed in Ontario due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recall notice was published on May 13, 2025. Lennie Ciglen Distribution Inc. is listed as the recalling firm. This recall is relevant to consumers and retailers in
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The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is set to commence Police Week 2025 with activities running from May 11 to May 17. The theme for this year is "Committed to Serve Together", aiming to underscore the connections between police officers and the communities they serve. The launch event