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Whitby, Ontario — Marking National Housing Day on November 22, the Region of Durham outlined housing redevelopments in Whitby and Oshawa and is seeking development partners for the first phase of the Ritson School Project. Regional Council has approved $30.5 million through the At Home Incentive Program (AHIP) over three
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Clarington Library, Museums & Archives will host three drop-in storytime programs at the Bowmanville Library on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 (10:30–11:30 a.m.), Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 (10:30 a.m.–noon), and Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 (6–7 p.m.). All sessions are open to all
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Durham Region will mark November 23 to 29 as Shop in Durham Week, encouraging residents to buy from local businesses across the region. Information about local shopping options is available at ShopInDurham.ca. Small businesses represent 75 per cent of new jobs in Canada and face rising costs, U.S.
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Stand-up comedian Gee Gethiga will headline a 19-plus stand-up show at Volt Raceway, 2383 Durham Regional Hwy 2 in Bowmanville, on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $25–$35. Comedy Nuggets and Volt Raceway are organizing the one-night performance. Seating begins at 8 p.m.
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On November 21, 2025, Ontario Tech University in Oshawa received a philanthropic gift to support cybersecurity research and education at its Institute for Cybersecurity and Resilient Systems. The donor is a longtime supporter from Durham Region, and the contribution brings their lifetime giving to more than $1 million. The university
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Clarington’s Planning and Development Committee will hold a public meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Administrative Centre (40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville) and online, to hear two applications: a 370‑unit residential proposal at Bloor Street and Trulls Road
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a Class 2 recall on Nov. 17, 2025, for Baekdu Peak brand Enoki Mushroom due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in Alberta and British Columbia. The recall followed CFIA test results. Food contaminated with Listeria may not look or smell
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Durham Regional Chair John Henry urged drivers to slow down and move over around stopped emergency vehicles after three Uxbridge Fire Department firefighters were seriously injured on Nov. 16 when they were struck by a vehicle at Wagg Road and Highway 47. Henry linked the appeal to the collision and
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Ontario Tech University in Oshawa presented its 2025 Chancellor’s Circle Awards to Jeff Gallant, Steve Gallant and Beth Kelly, and the Presidential Award of Distinction to Lisa McBride at the university’s annual Chancellor’s Dinner. The awards recognize volunteer service, philanthropic impact and professional achievements connected to the
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Clarington Library, Museums & Archives will host a free Repair Café for adults at Courtice Library, 2950 Courtice Rd. in Courtice, on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, from noon to 3 p.m. Registration is required. “A Repair Café brings together people with broken items and volunteer fixers with skills and
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Clarington Library, Museums & Archives will host a free financial workshop for adults on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bowmanville Library, 163 Church St. The session, titled “Financial Workshop: Building Savings and Wealth,” will be led by FSRA-licensed financial professionals Jaituni
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Ontario announced on Nov. 14, 2025, that Clarington will receive $2,877,680 from the second round of the Building Faster Fund, which rewards municipalities that reach at least 80% of their assigned housing targets. Clarington started 899 new homes in 2024, meeting 83% of its target. The money can