The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning for Harvest brand ham sausage and ham bologna because the products contain wheat that is not declared on the label. The notice was last updated Jan. 30, 2026, and the CFIA listed distribution in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba,
Lane restrictions on Thickson Road North (Regional Road 26) in Brooklin, Whitby, are expected to remain in place until April 30 as a watermain is installed between Carnwith Drive East and Baldwin Street North, Durham Region says. The restrictions affect a stretch of Thickson Road North within Brooklin and may
Durham Regional Council approved the Region of Durham’s 2026 business plans and budget in Whitby on Jan. 29, including a 4.8% increase to the regional portion of property taxes. Durham Region said the change would raise regional property taxes by about $14 per month for an average homeowner.
Durham Region Transit routes 902, 502 and 505 detoured in downtown Bowmanville overnight Wednesday, Jan. 28 into Thursday, Jan. 29, because of snow removal work on King Street. The detour affected how buses travelled through the downtown area and where riders could board during the overnight service window. Durham Region
Durham Region Transit will detour bus routes 605 and 905C in Uxbridge from 12 a.m. Feb. 2 to 11:59 p.m. Feb. 3, 2026, because Brock Street will be closed for construction between Toronto Street and Main Street. According to Durham Region Transit, the closure means buses will
Clarington will hold a virtual public information centre on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. to present findings from its Coastal Process Study and design concepts for work at the Graham Creek Jetties and Bond Head Beach, according to a notice posted on the municipality’s website.
Durham Region Transit says Stop #2324 (Bayly westbound at Church) will be moved 200 metres east to a temporary location from 6 a.m. on Feb. 2 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 20, 2026. The change affects riders using Route 917 at that stop during the listed period, as
Lane restrictions are in place on Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) in Clarington, from east of Townline Road to west of Enfield Road (Regional Road 34), as road reconstruction continues. The restrictions are scheduled to continue until summer 2026. The Region says the work may be disruptive for people who
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall notice for Policom Mand'or Almond Hazelnut & Pistachio Drink distributed in Ontario because of undeclared milk. The recall date is listed as Jan. 20, 2026; the notice was originally published Jan. 27. The issue matters for anyone with a
Durham Region Transit (DRT) routes 902, 502 and 505 will detour through downtown Bowmanville overnight from 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, to 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, because of snow removal on King Street, according to a DRT notice. The detours affect late-night and early-morning
More than 2,000 new students are starting January-entry programs at Durham College this winter, according to a college post published Jan. 13. The college said the January intake brings new students onto campus alongside thousands of returning students as the winter semester gets underway, with orientation and academic events
The Durham Local Immigration Partnership (DLIP) is seeking five residents in Durham Region with first-hand newcomer experience to join its volunteer Newcomer Advisory Table, with applications due Feb. 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., according to Durham Region. The advisory table is intended to give DLIP input from residents
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Durham College is accepting nominations for its 2026 Alumni of Distinction Award, with submissions due by email before 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6. The annual award recognizes Durham College graduates and is one of the college’s highest honours. Recipients of the 2026 award will be recognized at
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Film Durham will hold a free Film and TV Industry Career Fair on Tuesday, March 10, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Durham College and Ontario Tech University Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre, 21 Avenue of Champions in Oshawa, with registration required. The event is
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Clarington’s Planning and Development Committee will hold a public meeting on a proposed development at 1350 Courtice Road in Courtice on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, starting at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held online and in person in Council Chambers at the Municipal Administrative Centre, 40
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Clarington is building Belmont Park, a new neighbourhood park at 155 Belmont Drive in Newcastle, and residents can submit online feedback on the playground design until Feb. 6, 2026. The municipality is collecting input during the park’s design phase on the playground’s features, equipment style and colour palette.
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Durham Region is accepting drawings and paintings from Durham residents aged 18 and under for its annual Water Report Cover Drawing Challenge, with entries due Sunday, Feb. 15 by email to WaterChallenge@durham.ca. Two submissions will be selected as cover artwork for upcoming Regional water reports, according to the
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Durham Region Transit says its service could be affected by inclement weather on Monday, Jan. 26. The notice matters for Clarington riders who rely on buses for appointments, errands and connections to other transit, because weather-related slowdowns can change travel times and schedules. Operators will drive according to road conditions,
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A Durham Regional Police Service officer who was critically injured while responding to an armed person call in Oshawa on Jan. 18 is now in stable condition, Durham Region said in a statement released Jan. 28. The update is the latest information Durham Region has publicly provided about the incident,
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Stop #2240 (eastbound) at 113 Kingston Road has been closed since Oct. 9, 2025, according to a Durham Region Transit notice. A temporary stop is in place west of the traffic light, aligned with the pedestrian crossing. The closure matters for riders who normally board eastbound buses at stop #2240,
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Durham Region Transit has closed Stop #2241 at Kingston Road eastbound and Harwood Avenue and moved the stop to the west side of the intersection. The change took effect Dec. 15, 2025, and remains in place until further notice. The update matters for riders who normally board at that location,
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Clarington Library, Museums & Archives and the Clarington Board of Trade have formed a partnership aimed at expanding the library’s Curious Communities discount program, according to a Jan. 16 announcement posted by the library. Curious Communities links a library card to discounts or promotions offered by participating businesses. For
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Durham Region Transit says bus stop #94242 (Triton Road eastbound at McCowan Road) has been closed since Jan. 5, 2025, and the agency’s notice describes the stop as “permanently closed.” The notice says routes 920 and 921 are affected, and riders can use stop #93998 at Scarborough Centre Station.
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Durham Region Transit has closed bus stop #1590, Kingston Road Westbound at Wicks Drive, effective Nov. 17, 2025, until further notice. A temporary stop will be placed west of the current stop, near the entrance of the plaza, and routes PULSE 900 and N1 are affected. The closure affects riders