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Durham College launches The Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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To combat these challenges, while championing excellence and innovation in urban farming, Durham College (DC) is pleased to announce the official launch of The Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture (The Barrett Centre).

Key Points: 
  • To combat these challenges, while championing excellence and innovation in urban farming, Durham College (DC) is pleased to announce the official launch of The Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture (The Barrett Centre).
  • Established thanks to a $5-million donation from The Barrett Family Foundation, its vision is to become an internationally recognized hub of excellence in urban agriculture practices, research, education and training.
  • In addition, the centre will:
    Enhance the existing urban farm at the Durham College Whitby campus.
  • With its focus on sustainable agriculture, coupled with student learning and research, The Barrett Centre stands to do just that.

Oshawa Walk of Fame 2021 - Nominations are open

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Oshawa

OSHAWA, ON, July 13, 2021 /CNW/ - The Oshawa Walk of Fame has announced that nominations have opened for the 2021-22 induction.

Key Points: 
  • OSHAWA, ON, July 13, 2021 /CNW/ - The Oshawa Walk of Fame has announced that nominations have opened for the 2021-22 induction.
  • "The Oshawa Walk of Fame is an exciting way to honour and acknowledge the widespread and far-reaching achievements of talented individuals who are connected to Oshawa."
  • About the Oshawa Walk of Fame: The Oshawa Walk of Fame, established in 2006, is a non-profit organization that aims to honour Oshawa residents who have made significant contributions to life in the city.
  • The mission of the Oshawa Walk of Fame is to preserve, celebrate and showcase the history and heritage of excellence and achievement in Oshawa.

Marlin Spring Announces the Establishment of Spring Living Retirement Communities and the Acquisition of Eight Residences

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Monday, May 3, 2021
Revera, Oshawa, Marlin, Texas, Kitchener, Ontario, Mississauga

Spring Living Retirement Communities will act as Marlin Spring\xe2\x80\x99s dedicated platform to own and operate a growing portfolio of Retirement Communities across North America.\nSpring Living Retirement Communities has acquired eight retirement residences from Revera, located in Richmond Hill, Oshawa, Mississauga, Kitchener and Ottawa, with over 580 suites, and welcomes more than 400 team members.

Key Points: 
  • Spring Living Retirement Communities will act as Marlin Spring\xe2\x80\x99s dedicated platform to own and operate a growing portfolio of Retirement Communities across North America.\nSpring Living Retirement Communities has acquired eight retirement residences from Revera, located in Richmond Hill, Oshawa, Mississauga, Kitchener and Ottawa, with over 580 suites, and welcomes more than 400 team members.
  • Its existing two Retirement Communities, located in Burlington and Watertown, will be consolidated under the Spring Living brand.\nSpring Living Retirement Communities will continue to seek acquisition opportunities to expand its portfolio across North America, primarily with residences which would benefit from strategic repositioning programs.
  • Spring Living is dedicated to the health, safety, security and well-being of residents and team members and strengthening relationships with local communities in which they serve.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe are very pleased with the launch of Spring Living Retirement Communities and feel privileged to welcome Lois Cormack as a partner to lead the entire Spring Living management team,\xe2\x80\x9d said Benjamin Bakst, CEO of Marlin Spring and Board Member of Spring Living.
  • At Spring Living we are passionate about your well-being.\nSpring Living is the Retirement Community platform of Marlin Spring, a Real Estate company that strategically acquires, develops, constructs and repositions assets throughout North America.\n'

407 ETR gifts $170,000 in free travel to firefighters, paramedics and food bank workers in appreciation of their contributions to COVID-19 relief

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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407 ETR gift cards have been provided to organizations from Hamilton to Oshawa and will be distributed accordingly to staff and volunteers.

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  • 407 ETR gift cards have been provided to organizations from Hamilton to Oshawa and will be distributed accordingly to staff and volunteers.
  • The gift announced today is in addition to the $300,000 in-kind donation of free travel given to hospital workers across the GTA at the onset of the pandemic.
  • 407 ETR's in-kind donations are in addition to the $5.2 million donation under the Company's Road to Recovery program.
  • "We hope that this gesture of appreciation will lift their spirits and lighten their travel to and from work.

RATESDOTCA Reveals the Most Expensive Ontario Cities for Auto Insurance

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Whitby, Ontario, Geography of Ontario, Great Lakes, Ajax, Ontario, Oshawa, ONTARIO, Whitby, Toronto

According to RATESDOTCA's data, the average Ontario auto insurance premium in December 2020 is estimated at $1,616, a 9.7 per cent increase from December 2018.

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  • According to RATESDOTCA's data, the average Ontario auto insurance premium in December 2020 is estimated at $1,616, a 9.7 per cent increase from December 2018.
  • Cities including Toronto ($2,201), Ajax ($2,141), Pickering ($1,961), Whitby ($1,777), Hamilton ($1,755) and Oshawa ($1,636) are above the provincial average.
  • Ontario drivers can discover the average cost of auto insurance in their postal code by visiting Insuramap , a unique interactive online map offered by RATESDOTCA.
  • As the sixth most expensive city in Ontario, the average Toronto auto insurance premium was $2,201 in December 2020, up by 12.9 per cent from $1,948 in December 2018.

RATESDOTCA Reveals the Most Expensive Ontario Cities for Auto Insurance

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Whitby, Ontario, Geography of Ontario, Great Lakes, Ajax, Ontario, Oshawa, ONTARIO, Whitby, Toronto

According to RATESDOTCAs data, the average Ontario auto insurance premium in December 2020 is estimated at $1,616, a 9.7 per cent increase from December 2018.

Key Points: 
  • According to RATESDOTCAs data, the average Ontario auto insurance premium in December 2020 is estimated at $1,616, a 9.7 per cent increase from December 2018.
  • Cities including Toronto ($2,201), Ajax ($2,141), Pickering ($1,961), Whitby ($1,777), Hamilton ($1,755) and Oshawa ($1,636) are above the provincial average.
  • Ontario drivers can discover the average cost of auto insurance in their postal code by visiting Insuramap , a unique interactive online map offered by RATESDOTCA.
  • As the sixth most expensive city in Ontario, the average Toronto auto insurance premium was $2,201 in December 2020, up by 12.9 per cent from $1,948 in December 2018.

Unifor members at General Motors ratify new collective agreement

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Monday, November 9, 2020
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TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2020 /CNW/ - Unifor members at General Motors in St. Catharines, Oshawa and Woodstock have voted 85 per cent to ratify a new three-year collective agreement that includes significant investments, job security and economic gains.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2020 /CNW/ - Unifor members at General Motors in St. Catharines, Oshawa and Woodstock have voted 85 per cent to ratify a new three-year collective agreement that includes significant investments, job security and economic gains.
  • "Jobs at all three Canadian sites are secure for the life of this agreement, including at the Woodstock Parts Distribution Centre, which will also see upgrades," added Dias.
  • Oshawa will be the only GM plant capable of producing both light and heavy trucks, and St. Catharines will produce the engines for those pick-ups.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Unifor reaches tentative agreement with General Motors

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
Trade unions, International Metalworkers' Federation, International Transport Workers' Federation, International Federation of Journalists, Unifor, Oshawa

TORONTO, Nov. 5, 2020 /CNW/ - Unifor's Master Bargaining Committee has reached a tentative agreement that is being unanimously recommended for 1700 members working at General Motors in St. Catharines, Oshawa and Woodstock, averting a strike this morning.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 5, 2020 /CNW/ - Unifor's Master Bargaining Committee has reached a tentative agreement that is being unanimously recommended for 1700 members working at General Motors in St. Catharines, Oshawa and Woodstock, averting a strike this morning.
  • Unifor's National President will provide more information at a news conference that will be streamed live on Facebook tomorrow morning.No further comment will be made until then.
  • A digital media kit including background on Canada'sautoindustry and details on plant locations, products produced and number of workers represented by Unifor can be found on this website .
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Unifor to provide update on contract talks with General Motors

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Trade unions, International Metalworkers' Federation, International Transport Workers' Federation, International Federation of Journalists, Unifor, Companies, General Motors, Oshawa, St. Catharines

TORONTO, Nov. 4, 2020 /CNW/ -Unifor's National President will provide an updateon negotiations with General Motors at a virtual news conference streamed live on Facebook tomorrow morning.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 4, 2020 /CNW/ -Unifor's National President will provide an updateon negotiations with General Motors at a virtual news conference streamed live on Facebook tomorrow morning.
  • Talks continue as Unifor seeks to reach a new tentative agreement with GM on behalf of 1700 members who work in St. Catharines, Oshawa and Woodstock in advance of tonight 11:59 pm strike deadline.
  • A digital media kit including background on Canada'sautoindustry and details on plant locations, products produced and number of workers represented by Unifor can be found on this website .
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Safe, socially distanced and inclusive trick-or-treating made possible for kids of all abilities this Halloween

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Monday, September 21, 2020
Films, Creative works, English-language films, Allhallowtide, Trick-or-treating, Halloween, Oshawa, Trick

Now in its third year, the Treat Accessibly campaign is even more relevant in 2020, in the midst of COVID-19.

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  • Now in its third year, the Treat Accessibly campaign is even more relevant in 2020, in the midst of COVID-19.
  • "By promoting safe and socially distanced trick or treating this year, our hope is that children across Canada can have an enjoyable Halloween experience."
  • "Oshawa was proud to support Treat Accessibly in 2019 and the goals of inclusive and safe trick-or-treating.
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