The Ajax Community Centre could be used as a venue for the indoor air shooting competition, if the Ontario bid is successful.

Toronto is bidding to host the games in 2015, with events held across the GTA. The games are held every four years, featuring all the sports in the Summer Olympics, as well as other non-Olympic events.

A report to council from Howie Dayton, the director of Recreation and Culture, noted Ajax was approached by the bid corporation to see if the Town was interested in hosting the shooting competition.

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PICKERING -- Ontario Power Generation has cleared another hurdle on its way to a possible refurbishment of the four reactors on the 'B' side of the Pickering nuclear station.

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, the federal regulator, accepted the conclusions of an environmental assessment conducted by OPG that the refurbishment work won't impact the environment.

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CLARINGTON -- As Hwy. 407 makes its way across Clarington's north end, it will bring with it some significant costs -- most of which, it appears, will have to be borne by the Municipality's taxpayers, says an area councillor.

But, while the Municipality may incur some costs, there is also likely to be a great deal of benefit, says a Transportation Ministry spokesman.

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DURHAM -- It's during tough times when the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade is needed most.

John G. Smith was sworn-in as the president on Tuesday, replacing outgoing president Don Terry.

During his acceptance speech at the ceremony at Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility in Ajax, Mr. Smith offered a challenge to the approximately 200 people attending the event.

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The government of Ontario is getting back into the toll highway business, announcing it will own the planned expansion of the privately run Highway 407.

In a surprise move yesterday, Transportation Minister Jim Bradley revealed the extension of the pay-for-use highway from Brock Rd. in Pickering to Highways 35 and 115 in Clarington would be owned and run by the province.

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