Thorold man charged after allegedly pointing gun during Pickering altercation

A 45-year-old Thorold man faces firearm charges after allegedly pointing a gun at someone he knew during an Oct. 24, 2026, verbal altercation near Rougemount Drive and Kingston Road in Pickering, Durham Regional Police said. Police said the victim suffered no physical injuries. The investigation led officers to

Archibald Nuit Blanche White IPA recalled over metal pieces; distribution listed in Quebec

Archibald Inc. is recalling Nuit Blanche White IPA with can codes starting with J28Q61 because of pieces of metal, according to a Canadian Food Inspection Agency notice published Nov. 12, 2026. The affected beer is listed as distributed in Quebec. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency instructs retailers not to use,

Suspicious fire engulfs Ajax home; no injuries reported

A fire police describe as suspicious engulfed a home near Salem Road and Fifth Concession Road in Ajax early Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. Durham Regional Police said officers responded at about 1:40 a.m. and that no injuries had been reported to police. Investigators are seeking information, cellphone video,

CFIA warns against consuming Cold Grind turmeric powder over non-permitted colour

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers, including Clarington residents, not to consume Cold Grind brand Organic Turmeric Powder in 50-gram packages because it contains the non-permitted colour Sudan I. The warning, published Nov. 12, 2026, covers all packages of that product. Residents can identify the affected

Clarington extends committee, board and livestock valuer deadline to December 1

Clarington has extended the deadline for residents to apply for advisory committee, board and livestock valuer positions to December 1, 2026, according to a municipal notice published November 12. The terms end December 31, 2030. The positions cover accessibility, minor zoning variances, property standards appeals, library governance and wildlife damage

Durham lowers flags for Remembrance Day, Henry calls for 11 a.m. silence

Durham Region lowered flags at all regional facilities to half-mast for Remembrance Day on November 11, 2026, according to a statement from Regional Chair John Henry. Henry also encouraged residents, including those in Clarington, to observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m. in honour of Canada’s

Westside Creek wetland restoration completed beside Bowmanville recreation complex

Restoration of 3.9 hectares of degraded Westside Creek wetland on the east side of the new South Bowmanville Recreation Complex is complete, creating approximately 1.3 hectares of open-water habitat, according to the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA). The project, just north of Highway 401, began in

Molson Canadian, Coors Light and Blue Moon batches recalled over metal pieces

Selected batches of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beer, including Molson Canadian, Coors Light and Blue Moon, were recalled nationally on Nov. 2, 2026, because of pieces of metal, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The CFIA is advising retailers, including those in Clarington, not to use, sell, serve

Lakeridge Health recognized with two provincial organ donation awards

Lakeridge Health, which serves Clarington and the rest of Durham Region, has been recognized with two provincial organ donation awards after offering families or substitute decision-makers a donation discussion in every eligible case in 2025/2026, according to the health system. Lakeridge Health reported supporting nine organ donors during

Ontario appoints Pickering Mayor Kevin Ashe as Durham regional chair

Ontario has appointed Pickering Mayor Kevin Ashe as Durham Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for the 2026–2030 term, beginning November 15, 2026, according to Durham Region. Ashe will continue as Pickering’s mayor while holding the regional position. The appointment puts Ashe at the head of Durham Regional

Ontario appoints Kevin Ashe as Durham Regional Chair

Ontario has appointed Kevin Ashe as Durham Regional Chair, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Rob Flack announced Nov. 10, 2026. Ashe will head Durham’s regional council and represent the collective interests of its local municipalities. Regional governments, also known as upper-tier municipalities, typically provide services such as regional

Durham proposes Seagrave Bridge rehabilitation in Scugog

Durham Region proposes rehabilitating the Seagrave Bridge over the Nonquon River on Simcoe Street (Durham Regional Road 2) in Scugog, according to a notice dated November 10, 2026. Comments on the work’s potential effects on marine navigation will be considered only if received within 30 days after the notice’