Clarington approves Ontario Heritage Act permit to remove two structures at 2656 Concession Road 4 in Darlington

Clarington council has approved a heritage permit under the Ontario Heritage Act to allow the demolition and removal of two structures at 2656 Concession Road 4 in Darlington: a one-storey brick rear wing and a one-storey wooden outbuilding connected to an existing farmhouse dwelling. Council considered the application on Jan.

DRT committee approves Technology Roadmap; agency reports added scheduled and On Demand hours in 2025

Durham Region Transit’s Transit Executive Committee met Feb. 4 in Whitby, where members approved a DRT Technology Roadmap and received updates that the agency added more than 46,000 scheduled hours and 23,000 On Demand hours in 2025, according to Durham Region Transit. For riders in Durham Region,

DRT closes Ajax customer service desk for Feb. 9; lost and found collection unavailable

Durham Region Transit (DRT) closed its Customer Service Desk at 110 Westney Road South in Ajax on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, meaning in-person inquiries, fare media sales and lost and found collection were not available that day. The closure matters for riders who rely on the front desk for help

CFIA recalls Al Kanater Halawa with Pistachio due to possible Salmonella contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Feb. 7, 2026, for Al Kanater brand Halawa with Pistachio because of possible Salmonella contamination. CFIA said the product was distributed nationally. Residents who may have bought this product are being asked to check their cupboards for the

Durham College pairs Law Clerk student with alumna through Alumni Mentorship program

Durham College paired Law Clerk student Annandi Diaram with alumna Michelle Long through its Alumni Mentorship program, the college said Feb. 6. The mentorship program connects current Durham College students with graduates from the same program. The college highlighted the Diaram–Long pairing in a Feb. 6 update as an

Construction near Clarington Town Hall in Bowmanville set for Feb. 9–12, 2026

Construction work around Clarington Town Hall at 40 Temperance St. in Bowmanville is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 9 through Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, and may cause brief delays for drivers and pedestrians in the area. The Municipality of Clarington says access to road crossings, sidewalks and the accessible entrance to

Clarington mayor says Darlington refurbishment is complete, cites early and under-budget finish

Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster said the refurbishment at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station has been completed, and said it finished “ahead of schedule” and “under budget.” Foster made the remarks in a statement posted by the Municipality of Clarington on Feb. 6. The statement addresses a major industrial project in

CFIA recalls Les Aliments Johnvince raw pecan halves sold in Quebec over possible Salmonella

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall warning on Feb. 5, 2026, for Les Aliments Johnvince brand Pecans Halves Raw (230 g) after the product was recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. The agency listed distribution as Quebec. For residents who may have bought the

Fresh Prep recalls Chorizo & Sweet Potato Tacos over undeclared wheat, CFIA says

Fresh Prep Foods Inc. is recalling Fresh Prep Chorizo & Sweet Potato Tacos (Chorizo Tacos) because the product contains undeclared wheat, according to a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) notification last updated Feb. 5, 2026. The CFIA said the product was distributed in Alberta and British Columbia. The notice matters

Durham Region says Oshawa Ontario Works office at Midtown Mall closed this week due to flooding

Durham Region says the Ontario Works office at Midtown Mall, 200 John Street West in Oshawa, will remain closed this week because of flooding. The Midtown Mall office provides in-person Ontario Works service in Oshawa. During the closure, the region says clients can still access some Ontario Works supports at

More than 400 students compete in FIRST LEGO League Ontario provincials at Durham College in Oshawa

More than 400 students in Grades 4 to 8 took part in the 2026 FIRST LEGO League Ontario Provincial Championship this past weekend at Durham College’s Oshawa campus. The provincial event brought families, coaches and educators from across Ontario to the campus for a day of student robotics and

Ontario Works office at Oshawa’s Midtown Mall temporarily closed due to flooding, Durham Region says

The Ontario Works office at Midtown Mall, 200 John Street West in Oshawa, is temporarily closed due to flooding, according to Durham Region. The closure means the office is not open for in-person visits while the flooding issue is addressed. Durham Region did not provide a reopening date. In an