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Natural Resources Canada announced on November 27 that the Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system is now operating in Quebec and eastern Ontario, with alerts delivered through the National Public Alerting System seconds before strong shaking. The system is designed to give people in affected areas brief advance notice to take
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has introduced a colour-coded system for weather alerts effective Nov. 26, 2025, assigning yellow, orange or red to all Warnings, Advisories and Watches to indicate expected impact levels. Alerts issued for Clarington will display the colour alongside the standard alert text. The colours are
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a Class 2 food recall warning on Nov. 26, 2025, for Aoun brand Tahineh due to possible Salmonella contamination. The products were distributed in Ontario and Quebec, and no illnesses have been reported. The recalling firm is Alimentation du Canada. The CFIA advises consumers
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The CPKC Holiday Train will stop at the railway crossing at Scugog Street and Wellington Street in Bowmanville on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Scugog, Wellington and Concession streets will be closed at the crossing from 12:30 p.m. to approximately 4 p.m., with no emergency access. The train
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Durham Region Transit will detour Route 905C in Port Perry from 07:00 on Nov. 26 to 19:00 on Dec. 10, 2025, due to a road closure on King Street between Old Simcoe Road and Simcoe Street. During the detour, buses will operate via Victoria Street and Old Simcoe
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Bowmanville’s Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex will host a sensory‑friendly pancake breakfast with Santa alongside the Glow & Gather Holiday Market on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event offers three timed seatings, with tickets priced from $15 to $25. Sensory
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A drop-in Winter Market will be held at Bowmanville Library, 163 Church St., on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Clarington Library, Museums & Archives will host the event at its Bowmanville branch and calls it an annual Winter Market. It
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a Class 1 food recall warning on Nov. 22, 2025, for Yoplait brand YOP Drinkable Yogurt sold nationally due to possible pieces of plastic. Yoplait Canada is the recalling firm. The CFIA advises consumers to check for the recalled products and not to consume,
Whitby, Ontario — Marking National Housing Day on November 22, the Region of Durham outlined housing redevelopments in Whitby and Oshawa and is seeking development partners for the first phase of the Ritson School Project. Regional Council has approved $30.5 million through the At Home Incentive Program (AHIP) over three
Clarington Library, Museums & Archives will host three drop-in storytime programs at the Bowmanville Library on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 (10:30–11:30 a.m.), Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 (10:30 a.m.–noon), and Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 (6–7 p.m.). All sessions are open to all
Durham Region will mark November 23 to 29 as Shop in Durham Week, encouraging residents to buy from local businesses across the region. Information about local shopping options is available at ShopInDurham.ca. Small businesses represent 75 per cent of new jobs in Canada and face rising costs, U.S.
Stand-up comedian Gee Gethiga will headline a 19-plus stand-up show at Volt Raceway, 2383 Durham Regional Hwy 2 in Bowmanville, on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $25–$35. Comedy Nuggets and Volt Raceway are organizing the one-night performance. Seating begins at 8 p.m.
On November 21, 2025, Ontario Tech University in Oshawa received a philanthropic gift to support cybersecurity research and education at its Institute for Cybersecurity and Resilient Systems. The donor is a longtime supporter from Durham Region, and the contribution brings their lifetime giving to more than $1 million. The university
Clarington’s Planning and Development Committee will hold a public meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Administrative Centre (40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville) and online, to hear two applications: a 370‑unit residential proposal at Bloor Street and Trulls Road
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a Class 2 recall on Nov. 17, 2025, for Baekdu Peak brand Enoki Mushroom due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in Alberta and British Columbia. The recall followed CFIA test results. Food contaminated with Listeria may not look or smell
Durham Regional Chair John Henry urged drivers to slow down and move over around stopped emergency vehicles after three Uxbridge Fire Department firefighters were seriously injured on Nov. 16 when they were struck by a vehicle at Wagg Road and Highway 47. Henry linked the appeal to the collision and
Ontario Tech University in Oshawa presented its 2025 Chancellor’s Circle Awards to Jeff Gallant, Steve Gallant and Beth Kelly, and the Presidential Award of Distinction to Lisa McBride at the university’s annual Chancellor’s Dinner. The awards recognize volunteer service, philanthropic impact and professional achievements connected to the
Clarington Library, Museums & Archives will host a free Repair Café for adults at Courtice Library, 2950 Courtice Rd. in Courtice, on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, from noon to 3 p.m. Registration is required. “A Repair Café brings together people with broken items and volunteer fixers with skills and
Clarington Library, Museums & Archives will host a free financial workshop for adults on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bowmanville Library, 163 Church St. The session, titled “Financial Workshop: Building Savings and Wealth,” will be led by FSRA-licensed financial professionals Jaituni