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HMCS Ville de Québec Begins Operation HORIZON Mission

Justin Barber

Apr 8, 2025

The HMCS Ville de Québec has departed for the Indo-Pacific region as part of Operation HORIZON. The vessel set sail from His Majesty’s Canadian Dockyard Halifax in Nova Scotia, where the crew bade farewell to family and friends.

Operation HORIZON involves participation in combined exercises to promote maritime security and collaboration with the United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group. These exercises are intended to enhance interoperability among allied naval forces.

Lieutenant-General Steve Boivin of the Canadian Joint Operations Command emphasized the deployment's importance for international naval cooperation. Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee expressed confidence in the crew's readiness for this operation.

Family Board Game Day Planned at Newcastle Library Branch

The Clarington Public Library, Museums, and Archives has announced that the Newcastle branch will hold a Family Board Game Day on Monday, February 19, 2024. According to the library, the event will run from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The library states that families and friends

Oshawa to Conduct Street Sweeping May 3–9, 2025

The City of Oshawa has announced that street sweeping operations are scheduled for various neighbourhoods during the week of May 3 to May 9, 2025. According to the City, these maintenance activities will be carried out across multiple areas throughout the week. Residents are asked by the City to avoid

Clarington Announces Street Sweeping Schedule for Early May 2025

The Municipality of Clarington has scheduled street sweeping operations to take place from May 3 to May 9, 2025. According to the municipal announcement, sweeping will be carried out on arterial and collector roads, as well as boulevards and crosswalks in several locations. The municipality stated that the work is

Smooth Rock Falls Council Addresses Infrastructure and Community Issues at May 5 Meeting

The Town of Smooth Rock Falls Council held its regular meeting on May 5, 2025. The agenda included department reports, financial matters, and community updates, as documented in the official minutes. Council approved the minutes from the previous meeting and received reports from municipal staff. Topics addressed included current infrastructure

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Family Board Game Day Planned at Newcastle Library Branch

Oshawa to Conduct Street Sweeping May 3–9, 2025

Clarington Announces Street Sweeping Schedule for Early May 2025

Smooth Rock Falls Council Addresses Infrastructure and Community Issues at May 5 Meeting