CFIA recalls White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with 2 Egg Yolks over undeclared peanut

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall warning on Oct. 16, 2026, for White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with 2 Egg Yolks after undeclared peanut was found in the product. The mooncakes were distributed nationally and sold online. People who are allergic or sensitive to peanuts could have

Drainage channel maintenance underway at Robert Adams Stormwater Management Pond in Courtice, expected to finish Oct. 26

Maintenance is underway on a drainage channel at the Robert Adams Stormwater Management Pond in Courtice, and the work is expected to be finished by Oct. 26, according to the Municipality of Clarington. For residents who use the nearby trail, the municipality says the path will stay open during the

Durham College reports 10,321 domestic full-time students this fall at Oshawa and Whitby campuses

Durham College reported Oct. 15 that 10,321 domestic students are enrolled full time this fall at its Oshawa and Whitby campuses. The update gives residents in Oshawa, Whitby and nearby communities a look at how many local students are attending the college this term, including how many are starting

Clarington library’s Counting Week dates listed as Oct. 20–26, but webpage references both 2025 and 2026

Clarington Library, Museums & Archives says its “Counting Week” for the province’s annual library survey runs Tuesday, Oct. 20 to Monday, Oct. 26, but a webpage announcing the dates contains conflicting references to 2025 and 2026. Counting Week is tied to Ontario Public Libraries Annual Survey Week, when libraries

Durham College to add transfer-credit pre-assessments and remove credit-transfer fee starting Winter 2027

Durham College will begin offering eligible applicants an unofficial pre-assessment of potential transfer credits before they accept an offer of admission for the Winter 2027 intake, and it will eliminate its Credit Transfer application fee for students starting Winter 2027 programs and beyond. The changes affect people who have

Durham College women’s softball team finishes fourth at CCSA nationals in Oshawa

Durham College’s women’s softball team finished fourth at the 2026 Canadian Collegiate Softball Association (CCSA) National Championship, held over the Thanksgiving weekend at the college’s Oshawa campus. Fourteen of the tournament’s 19 games were decided by three runs or less, according to information posted by Durham

CFIA recalls certain Farm Boy, Life Smart and L’Ancêtre organic cheeses over possible Listeria

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Oct. 14, 2026, for certain Farm Boy, Life Smart and L’Ancêtre organic cheeses because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products were distributed nationally, and the recalling firm is Fromagerie L’Ancêtre Inc. For residents, the recall

Road closures set for Applefest in Historic Downtown Bowmanville Oct. 16–17

King Street in Historic Downtown Bowmanville will be closed between Scugog Street and George Street from 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, for Applefest. Applefest is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to

Clarington mayor says Courtice soccer player Allysha Chapman retiring from international play after 100 games for Canada

Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster said in a written statement posted Oct. 13 that Courtice soccer player Allysha Chapman is retiring from international soccer after representing Canada in 100 games. Chapman has been a longtime member of Canada’s women’s national team, and the mayor’s statement is the municipality’

Durham College to host lacrosse sixes exhibitions Oct. 18 at Vaso’s Field

The Durham College Lords are scheduled to play two lacrosse sixes exhibition games on Sunday, Oct. 18 at Vaso’s Field, facing Mohawk College at 11 a.m. and Fleming College at 3 p.m., according to Durham College. The exhibitions are part of the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association’s

Durham College to hold Fall Open House Nov. 7, 2026; college outlines diploma-to-degree pathways

Durham College says it will hold a Fall Open House on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, and will highlight several “diploma-to-degree” transfer pathways it says can let some students earn a diploma and a bachelor’s degree in as little as four years. In an Oct. 13 posting, the

Clarington mayor issues Thanksgiving message thanking farmers and food bank donors and volunteers

Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster posted a Thanksgiving statement on the Municipality of Clarington’s website on Oct. 11, 2026, offering holiday wishes on behalf of Clarington Council and thanking farmers and food bank donors and volunteers. The message, published under “Community News,” recognizes the fall harvest and people providing food