Durham Region Health Department is reminding residents and businesses within 10 kilometres of the Pickering and Darlington nuclear generating stations to keep potassium iodide (KI) pills available as a part of nuclear emergency preparedness. According to the Health Department, KI pills protect the thyroid gland by blocking the uptake of
Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster stated that the Darlington New Nuclear Project is among the first projects to be fast-tracked by the Major Projects Office under Prime Minister Mark Carney and is the only project in Ontario to receive this designation. The project involves building Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in Clarington,
Clarington, Ont. — Ontario’s Ministry of Sport has awarded a $10 million grant for the construction of the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre, according to the Municipality of Clarington. The funding is being provided through the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund. Phase 1 of the centre is scheduled to open
Durham College published a blog post on September 15, 2025, featuring Fanoos Beissed, a graduate of the Cosmetic Techniques and Management program. In the blog, Beissed described her experience at the college, highlighting group projects, campus events, and creative opportunities as memorable aspects of her time at Durham College. The
Shelter dogs in Clarington now have twice the outdoor space following a $50,000 grant from the Marilyn Neaves Charitable Foundation Trust, according to the Municipality of Clarington. The expansion, completed this summer at the Clarington Animal Shelter, increased the dog run from one area to four outdoor zones and
Three people were arrested after a carjacking in Oshawa on Saturday, September 13, 2025, according to the Durham Regional Police Service. Officers pursued the stolen vehicle, which crashed in a field near Conlin Road and Anderson Street. Police stated that the suspects were located and arrested with the assistance of
Three people have been arrested in relation to a shooting in Bowmanville in June 2024, according to the Durham Regional Police Service. Police stated that the incident occurred shortly after midnight on June 2, 2024, near Concession Street East and Mearns Avenue in Bowmanville. Officers found a 25-year-old man, a
Several roads in Bowmanville will be closed on September 14, 2025, from 9 to 10 a.m. to accommodate the Terry Fox Run, according to the Municipality of Clarington. The Municipality advises drivers to use local alternative roads during the affected period. Emergency access will be maintained throughout the closure,
Work to improve accessibility at two intersections in downtown Bowmanville is scheduled to begin this fall, according to the Municipality of Clarington. The upgrades are planned for King Street at Temperance Street and King Street at Division Street and are expected to last approximately four to six weeks, though the
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Shaikh Al Kar brand Plain Halva in Alberta and British Columbia due to possible Salmonella contamination. As of September 12, 2025, no illnesses have been reported in relation to this product, according to the CFIA. The CFIA first issued the recall on
Lane restrictions are scheduled on Rossland Road in Oshawa from September 12 to October 3, according to Durham Region. The affected area runs from the Oshawa Creek Bridge to west of Carnegie Avenue, with daily restrictions planned during this period. Durham Region notes that inclement weather may affect the timing
A recall has been issued for Co-op brand White Tray Buns due to the presence of milk that is not declared on the product's label. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced the recall on September 12, 2025. The affected product is a 12-pack of White Tray Buns
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The Regional Municipality of Durham will hold an in-person Public Information Centre on September 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre, 500 Victoria Street West in Whitby. The session will focus on the Bicycle Parking Guidelines Project. Durham Region stated that the event is
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Durham Region Transit has rerouted Pulse 900 and Blue Night Route N1 buses due to a labour disruption impacting Centennial Circle. The detour began on Thursday, September 11, 2025, and will remain in place until further notice, according to the agency. The route changes close stop #3589 at Centennial Circle
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Shaikh Al Kar brand Tahini has been recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to a food recall warning issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on September 11, 2025. The product was distributed in British Columbia, and the CFIA reports there have been no illnesses associated with the
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The federal government has named several large infrastructure projects across Canada that will be reviewed by the Major Projects Office (MPO), according to an official backgrounder released on September 11, 2025. Projects under initial consideration include developments in natural gas, nuclear energy, mining, and shipping, with a notable proposal for
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Several varieties of Nutrifresh brand pistachios and certain clerk-served pistachios sold in Quebec have been recalled in Ontario and Quebec due to possible Salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued the recall on September 11, 2025, as part of an ongoing investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak involving
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has announced that, starting September 11, 2025, detours are in place at some Ontario college campuses due to external labour activity. DRT states these detours are effective in impacted areas during periods of picketing. This change affects transit riders traveling to or from affected college campuses
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) closed the bus loop at North Campus Terminal starting Thursday, September 11, 2025, because of a labour disruption. The closure applies to routes 302, 407, 901, 920, 921, and N2, and will remain in effect until further notice, according to DRT. The closure requires passengers on
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Members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee met in Whitby on September 3 to review and approve new fare policies and service changes for Durham Region Transit (DRT). The updates affect fare eligibility for Canadian Armed Forces members during the National Poppy Campaign and include route changes for several
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Family Services Durham is offering the Here and Now Counselling program, which provides one-session mental health and relationship counselling. According to the Region of Durham, these sessions are delivered by registered psychotherapists and social workers at various locations across Durham Region, with options for remote counselling by video or phone.
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Durham Tourism has announced the release of "Open Skies," a guide that lists 129 activities and destinations across Durham Region. The publication became available on September 11, 2025, and is accessible online at DurhamTourism.ca/discover or at select in-person locations. According to Durham Tourism, the guide is
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Oshawa, Sept. 10, 2025 — Durham College states that it provides several types of financial supports for students, including financial aid advising, scholarships, bursaries, on-campus employment, and financial literacy workshops. Durham College publishes information about these services for students attending its Oshawa and Whitby campuses, with access through the college’s
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Ontario Power Generation’s plan to build a small modular reactor (SMR) at the Darlington New Nuclear site, next to the existing Darlington nuclear plant, is described by Dr. Kirk Atkinson, Associate Professor at Ontario Tech University, as Canada’s first grid-scale SMR. Dr. Atkinson states the BWRX-300 reactor is