Durham College says Indigenous garden taking shape at Whitby Campus, with student involvement across programs

Durham College says it is developing a new Indigenous garden at its Whitby Campus as part of the campus food forest, a project that began with an Indigenous ground blessing in May and is being done in partnership with the Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture. The college

Ashoka Masala Paneer Kathi Roll recalled due to undeclared sesame, CFIA says

Nutrifresh West Ltd. has recalled Ashoka brand Masala Paneer Kathi Roll (200 g) because the product contains undeclared sesame, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said in a public alert. The CFIA lists the recall date as Oct. 5, 2026, and says the product was distributed in Alberta and British Columbia.

CFIA recall targets SeaQuest and President’s Choice shrimp products for undeclared mustard

SeaQuest Shrimp Ring with Mild Cocktail Sauce and President’s Choice Black Tiger Shrimp with Mild Cocktail Sauce are being recalled because they contain undeclared mustard, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says. The CFIA lists the recall date as Oct. 1, 2026, and says the products were distributed nationally.

CFIA recalls two alcoholic beverages distributed in Alberta due to spoilage risk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled two alcoholic beverages distributed in Alberta because of non-harmful microbial contamination that could lead to spoilage. The agency lists the recall date as Oct. 5, 2026. The recall affects products distributed to retail and to hotels, restaurants and institutions. People and businesses

Clarington municipal offices, animal shelter and recreation facilities closed Oct. 12 for Thanksgiving

Clarington’s Municipal Administrative Centre, Hampton Operations Depot, Clarington Animal Shelter and all municipal recreation facilities will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, for Thanksgiving. Residents can still make urgent service requests on the holiday Monday. Municipal law enforcement officers and public works staff will be available to monitor and respond

Ontario Tech to hold Fall Convocation Oct. 15, 2026, in Oshawa; honorary doctorates set for Kevin Chan and Laura Elliott

Ontario Tech University will hold its Fall Convocation on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, in Oshawa, where it will also award honorary doctorate degrees to Kevin Chan and Laura Elliott, the university announced. Convocation is a ticketed event and all attendees must be registered, according to the university. Ontario Tech said

Bowmanville Community Complex sports dome opens; programs set to start Oct. 13

Residents toured the new multi-sport dome at the Bowmanville Community Complex during an open house on Saturday, Oct. 3, and recreation programs in the facility are set to begin Oct. 13, according to the Municipality of Clarington. The dome adds a 100,000-square-foot indoor turf field and

Ontario Tech says more than 400 attended first Community Day at north Oshawa campus

Ontario Tech University said more than 400 alumni, students, faculty, staff and community members attended its new Community Day event on Oct. 3, 2026, at its north Oshawa campus at 2000 Simcoe Street North. The university said the event included a five-kilometre fundraiser, Homecoming activities, student showcases and opportunities

CFIA recalls Taeyangcho gochujang sold in Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan over undeclared wheat

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled Taeyangcho Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste) sold in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan because the product contains wheat that is not declared on the label. The agency warned that people who are allergic or sensitive to wheat, or who have celiac disease or other

CFIA recalls Smarter Snacks Vegan Protein Puff Chili & Lime over undeclared milk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Oct. 3, 2026, for Smarter Snacks brand Vegan Protein Puff Chili & Lime Flavored after the agency said the product contained milk that is not declared on the label. The CFIA warned that people with a milk allergy

Durham College schedules Fall Open House for Nov. 7 at Oshawa and Whitby campuses

Durham College has scheduled its Fall Open House for Saturday, Nov. 7, with events set to take place at its Oshawa and Whitby campuses. The open house date is listed on Durham College’s website in an Oct. 2 student profile about dental assisting graduate Matthew Adams, which also encourages

Ontario minimum wage rises to $17.95 an hour as of Oct. 1, 2026

Ontario’s general minimum wage increased to $17.95 an hour on Oct. 1, 2026, up from $17.60, according to a provincial news release. The new rate applies across Ontario, including Clarington. Ontario estimates the change affects more than 700,000 workers. At 40 hours a week, the 35-