Durham College profile highlights alumnus Gary Paulin’s role on Indigenous Education Circle

Durham College highlighted alumnus Gary Paulin in a June 25, 2026, online profile, noting that the 2001 Police Foundations graduate is a member of the college’s Indigenous Education Circle and currently works at Ontario Power Generation. The profile outlines Paulin’s career path and his involvement with the Circle,

Durham College launches ‘Equipped’ campaign seeking $15 million for equipment and learning spaces

Durham College launched its “Equipped” capital campaign on June 29 with a goal of raising $15 million for capital equipment and new or updated learning spaces, according to information posted by the college. The fundraising campaign is aimed at supporting hands-on training and facilities used by students in programs

Durham College board elects Peter Pryce chair and John Ecker vice-chair for 2026–2027

Durham College’s Board of Governors elected Peter Pryce as chair and John Ecker as vice-chair for the 2026–2027 board year at a June 26 meeting, the college said. The two positions lead the Board of Governors, which Durham College said is responsible for its governance mandate and

DDSB students took part in sustainability cooking challenge at Durham College in Whitby

Thirty students in Grades 10 to 12 from four Durham District School Board (DDSB) high schools took part in a sustainability-themed cooking competition this spring at Durham College’s W. Galen Weston Centre for Food in Whitby, the college said. According to Durham College, the event brought high school

More than 230 Durham College Centre for Success students recognized at Oshawa ceremony

More than 230 students in Durham College’s Centre for Success program were recognized at a completion ceremony last month at the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa, the college said. The Centre for Success is a Durham College program that the college describes as an alternative pathway that includes smaller

Durham College plans fall partnership with PARA Marine Search and Rescue for student media and event work

Durham College plans to launch a partnership this fall with PARA Marine Search and Rescue that will involve students producing photos, videos and written materials and helping with event planning and public relations for the volunteer organization. The partnership is expected to add student support to a group that provides

Durham College athletics department receives CCAA Community Service Award for 2025–26

Durham College’s Athletics and Recreation department has received the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association’s (CCAA) Community Service Award for the 2025–26 season, according to a Durham College announcement dated July 8, 2026. The award cites Durham College’s “Sport is for everyBODY!” parasport initiative, run in partnership with

Durham College to add lacrosse sixes club team, host Oct. 18 exhibition series in Oshawa

Durham College says it will add lacrosse sixes as a competitive club sport this fall and will host an exhibition series on Saturday, Oct. 18, at its Oshawa campus as part of a four-school pilot season. The pilot season is meant to test adding lacrosse sixes as a permanent

Durham College says it is working on two ONCAT-funded projects on PLAR and transfer credits

Durham College said it is working on two projects funded by the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT) focused on prior learning assessment and transfer-credit estimates, according to a July 2 post by the college. The projects relate to how students may be able to receive academic credit

Pickering College gave Durham College’s Barrett Centre a Community Agent of Change award, Durham College says

Pickering College gave Durham College’s Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture its Community Agent of Change award earlier this year, according to a June 30 posting by Durham College. For local residents, the announcement points to work that Durham College says the Barrett Centre has been doing

CFIA recalls multiple processed meat products sold online and in Quebec over possible Listeria

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall warning for multiple processed meat products sold online and in Quebec because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The agency’s recall notice was last updated July 17, 2026. Listeria can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults and

CFIA expands Ola-Ola pounded yam recall due to undeclared milk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has expanded a recall for Ola-Ola brand Authentic Pounded Yam (Iyan) sold under the label name “IYANINSTANT” because some packages contain milk that is not declared on the label. The recall was first published June 26, 2026, and the notice was last updated