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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 veterans and active service members.

Henry also recognized local Legion branches for their advocacy and support for veterans, active-duty members and their families.

Many regional facilities, offices and programs were closed or operating on modified schedules on Wednesday, November 11, according to the Region’s service notice.

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

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Westside Creek wetland restoration completed beside Bowmanville recreation complex

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

Lakeridge Health recognized with two provincial organ donation awards

Ontario appoints Pickering Mayor Kevin Ashe as Durham regional chair