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

Ten Durham College students receive Schulich Builders skilled trades scholarships

Ten Durham College students have received Schulich Builders Scholarships for Skilled Trades, the college said in a Feb. 3 post. The scholarships are for students enrolled in full-time skilled trades certificate and diploma programs. According to Durham College, the scholarships cover tuition, living expenses and tools. The college said five

CFIA recalls Mushmoshi enoki mushrooms over possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Feb. 2, 2026, for Mushmoshi brand Enoki Mushroom (200 g) because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in British Columbia and possibly other provinces and territories. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness, and the CFIA

Durham opens At Home Incentive Program applications with $8 million available; deadline April 2

The Region of Durham is accepting applications for its At Home Incentive Program (AHIP), with $8 million available this year to support affordable rental housing projects, according to a regional announcement issued in Whitby. The application deadline is April 2 at 11:59 p.m. For residents in Durham Region,