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Ontario is awarding the Municipality of Clarington $2,877,680 through the second round of the Building Faster Fund, announced Nov. 14, after the municipality started construction on 899 homes in 2024—83 percent of its provincial housing target. The fund rewards municipalities that reach at least 80 percent of
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Seasons Clarington Christmas Market will be held Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 65 Clarington Blvd. in Bowmanville. Admission is free. According to the municipal event listing, all proceeds will support the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation. Local vendors are expected to offer seasonal items,
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall warning on Nov. 12, 2025, for pistachios and pistachio‑containing products distributed in Ontario due to possible Salmonella contamination, including clerk‑served pistachios sold at Master Delight in Mississauga and a 200 g packaged product. Food contaminated with Salmonella may not
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Durham College’s Journalism–Mass Media students received an Honourable Mention in the Community-Driven Project of the Year category at the 2025 Canadian Student Journalism Awards for their Voices in Durham project, hosted by J‑Schools Canada. It was the only Ontario college among this year’s winners. The college
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Ontario Tech University in Oshawa published a Nov. 14, 2025 National Philanthropy Day message recognizing donors, partners and volunteers. The post outlines three donor-supported priorities and includes a video featuring Nursing student Gloria Koya. The university ties private gifts and volunteer time to research and student activities at Ontario Tech.
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The Canadian Urban Transportation Association recognized Durham Region Transit and Mississauga’s MiWay on Nov. 5 with a corporate Equity, Diversity and Inclusion award for launching the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program during CUTA’s annual conference. The program allows riders with non-visible disabilities to signal they may need extra time,
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The Regional Municipality of Durham will restrict east- and westbound lanes on Stellar Drive (Regional Road 25) in Whitby from November 19 to December 5 to install water services and construct entrances for new development. Traffic may be affected during the work period, and unfavourable weather could change the schedule.
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Housing Durham will host a drop-in open house on Monday, November 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Centennial Building, 416 Centre Street South in Whitby, to share updates on the community housing redevelopment at 409 Centre Street. Attendees can review proposed plans, ask questions and sign up
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Whitby — Durham Region Chair and Chief Executive Officer John Henry issued a Remembrance Day statement asking residents to observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m. He said flags at Regional Headquarters are lowered to half-mast to honour those who have served and continue to serve Canada in times
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The Municipality of Clarington has passed bylaws designating five properties in Bowmanville and Courtice for their architectural and historical value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, with most appeal deadlines set for 4:30 p.m. on December 6, 2025, according to municipal notices dated November 7, 2025.
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a Class 2 recall notification for Almondena brand Raw Pistachios – Shelled due to possible Salmonella contamination. The affected product is sold in 1 kg packages with UPC 0 66958 24015 8 and lot codes 34215 and 33881. Distribution is listed as national and online,
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall warning on Nov. 7, 2025, for unbranded raw pistachio kernels sold at Persian Baanou Supermarket in New Westminster, B.C., due to possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported. The advisory applies to products distributed in British Columbia. The CFIA