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Clarington Libraries aren't what you might think!

December 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM

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What are some things that you want more of? What do you want less of.....but affects your life more than most of the other stuff.....? It's coming!

October 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM

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Connor Armour is the new Head Coach of the Pickering Panthers for the 25-26 OJHL Season! We talk tactics, character and what he loves the most about being a coach!

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August 6, 2025 at 1:43 AM

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The best part about coaching for Pickering Panther coach Connor Armour!

August 6, 2025 at 1:41 AM

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Clarington Libraries aren't what you might think!

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S3 Ep 14 Jennifer Gardner spills about what Clarington Libraries are all about this summer!

July 14, 2025 at 4:14 AM

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Jennifer Gardner, Director of Neighbourhood Services at CLMA (The Library!) tells you what you need to know about what is happening with the Clarington Libraries, Museums and Archives this summer! Its more than books!
Spotify:
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Youtube:
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The one where Sami speaks about who talked to whom, open houses and goals for the last year of term!

July 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM

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Sami Elhajjeh joins Exit 425 for the second part of his late spring, early summer update about the waterfront, who talked to whom, how to speak to him, and what he wants to get done in the next year!
selhajjeh@clarington.net

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Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2EFk...

Sami Elhajeh on Meeting with MPs and MPPs!

June 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM

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Sami Elhajjeh, Local Councillor for Ward 1 Clarington tells about how our Clarington Council interacts with MPs and MPPs, and is asked about why a local businessman subbed for the Mayor at a meeting with our MPP.
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Has anyone talked to Todd or Doug?

June 19, 2025 at 3:35 AM

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Things to do with a large waterfront park...part 4(?)!

June 17, 2025 at 3:49 AM

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Things we could do with a large waterfront park in Courtice! #getoutaheadofit #86not16 #callDougandTodd #86not16

June 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM

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Its not the view across the lake that's hazy!

June 8, 2025 at 3:18 AM

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Relay for Life at Maxwell Heights!

June 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM

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Things to do in a large waterfront park! Part 4! (?)

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Lloyd Rang has a go at GO!

June 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM

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Lloyd Rang shares his thoughts about what he might need when the GO train finally arrives in Bowmanville!

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Condos at Courtice Shores! Have your say! May 12 6:30pm

May 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM

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Join us in learning and speaking (if you wish) about the Courtice Shores Secondary plan at Clarington Council Monday, May 12 at 5pm (presentation) and/or 6:30pm (public meeting). Condos at Courtice Shores?

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May 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM

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Lets look back to the 1st episode, complete with funky music, with that 6+ minute overview of why Exit 425 exists. Also, check out the cinematic wonder of the first video "The Reasons Why!" Listen for the waterfront issue!

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The Reasons Why!
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Bowmanville Oshawa North: Get out and vote!

May 7, 2025 at 2:28 AM

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Vote! Please??!!
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Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan

April 28, 2025 at 2:33 AM

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Check out this link to see the plan to make Courtice On The Lake a real thing! Coming to Clarington Council May 12!

www.claringtonconnected.ca/CourticeWate...
Check out the files on the lower right of this doc.

My visit to Courtice O....oops, Grimsby On The Lake.
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Have your say on what happens at the Courtice Waterfront.

www.claringtonconnected.ca

April 26, 2025 at 4:21 AM

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Part 2 of a conversation with Pranay Gunti: Housing, Food and Trade!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1Byh...
YouTube:
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Also on Apple Podcasts
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Pranay Gunti: An Independent MP can make things better!

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Part 2 with Bridget Girard: On homelessness, homes, trade and local representation!

April 23, 2025 at 3:50 AM

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Part 2 with Bridget Girard: On homelessness, homes, trade and local representation!
YouTube: youtu.be/3tKK1uX89Ug?...

Spotify:
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Also on Apple Podcasts!

Thomas Zekveld, CHP Candidate for Bowmanville Oshawa North Part 1

April 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM

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Thomas Zekveld wants to be your MP. He is a local family man who did not like the choices in our last federal election so is running this time, under that Christian Heritage Party of Canada banner.
Part 1
YouTube: youtu.be/Ad8fJG7-gxE?...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0b3i...

A Visit With Lloyd Down...A Courtice 'OG'!

April 17, 2025 at 3:13 AM

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Thomas Zekveld, your Bowmanville Oshawa North CHP candidate. Opportunities to speak with your MP do not always need to be formal meetings!

April 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM

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I had the privilege of interviewing Thomas Zekveld who wants to be the first MP for Bowmanville Oshawa North after April 28! Watch for that interview on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcast and more with links on X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky, Substack, and LinkedIn within days!

April 4, 2025 at 12:37 PM

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