Durham College, partners developing “Memory Forest” at Whitby campus; work expected into 2027

Durham College, Trees for Life and the Alzheimer Society of Ontario are working on a “Memory Forest” project at Durham College’s Whitby campus, with support from the Barrett Family Foundation. The college says development of the outdoor space is expected to continue into 2027. The project is planned as

CFIA recalls So Delicious Dairy Free salted caramel cashew-based frozen dessert over possible fragments

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a Class 2 recall for So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Non-dairy Frozen Dessert, Cashew Base, because it may contain plastic-like and gravel-like fragments. The product was distributed nationally, and the recall date is Sept. 17, 2026. The recall affects

Rotary Peace Pole unveiled at Bowmanville Park on International Day of Peace

A Rotary Peace Pole was unveiled at Bowmanville Park on Sept. 21, 2026, according to a statement issued by Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster. The unveiling took place on the International Day of Peace. Foster said he attended the event and described Bowmanville Park as Clarington’s “newest public park.” The

Frozen cooked lobster meat recalled in New Brunswick due to Staphylococcus aureus

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled frozen cooked lobster meat sold under the R.J. King Fisheries Ltd. and Moncton Fish Market brands in New Brunswick because of microbial contamination with Staphylococcus aureus. The recall date is Sept. 8, 2026. The agency is advising people and businesses not to

Registration opens for Bowmanville Community Complex programs; dome starts Oct. 13 and open house set for Oct. 3

Recreation program registration is now open for the Bowmanville Community Complex, and programs in the facility’s dome are set to begin Oct. 13, the Municipality of Clarington says. The municipality is also holding an open house at the complex on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.

Durham College reorganizes applied research, co-op and corporate training teams under new RITS unit

Durham College says it has brought together its applied research, institutional research, co-operative education and corporate training teams under a new name: Research, Innovation and Training Services (RITS). The college announced the change Sept. 21. For residents and local employers who work with the college, the reorganization is intended

Clarington opens registration for 2026–27 snow-clearing program for eligible seniors and disabled residents

The Municipality of Clarington has opened registration for its 2026–27 Snow Clearing Program for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities. Applications will be accepted from Sept. 21 to Oct. 31, 2026, and the seasonal fee is $107.69. The program is intended for eligible residents who need help keeping access

Clarington mayor marks start of Yom Kippur in Sept. 20, 2026 statement

Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster issued a statement on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, marking the start of Yom Kippur at sunset. The statement is one of the municipality’s official messages tied to community and religious observances, and it includes a brief description of the day and well-wishes to residents

CFIA recalls Yotvata Caciotta Peperoncino cheese in Ontario and Quebec over Staphylococcus aureus

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled Yotvata brand Caciotta Peperoncino Cheese because of microbial contamination involving Staphylococcus aureus. The recall is dated Sept. 16, and the agency published its notice on Sept. 18. The product was distributed in Ontario and Quebec. The recall notice lists product details intended to

Ontario Tech appoints Laura Money as Board of Governors chair; four new governors named for 2026–2027

Ontario Tech University in Oshawa has appointed Sun Life executive Laura Money as chair of its Board of Governors, effective Sept. 1. The university also named four new governors whose terms are set to begin in the 2026–2027 academic year. The Board of Governors provides strategic oversight, governance and

CFIA recalls Europena gluten-free black garlic marinade over undeclared soy

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall notification for Europena brand Gluten Free Black Garlic (Marinade) because soy is not declared on the label. The agency listed the recall date as Sept. 15, 2026, and said the affected product should not be used, sold, served or distributed. Distribution

Durham College becomes affiliate member of Canadian Nuclear Association

Durham College has joined the Canadian Nuclear Association as an affiliate member, according to a college announcement dated Sept. 17. For local residents, the move signals the college’s intent to formalize ties with Canada’s nuclear industry and take part in national discussions about training and workforce needs—work