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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall warning on Nov. 7, 2025, for Mount Kumgang brand Enoki Mushroom (200 g) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall, initiated by Grand International Import & Export Inc., involves products distributed in Alberta and British Columbia and is classified as
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a Class 2 recall on Nov. 6 for several pistachio and pistachio-containing products sold in Ontario and online due to possible Salmonella contamination. Salmonella can cause serious illness, especially in young children, pregnant women, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. CFIA
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Route 302 will detour in downtown Whitby on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, from 10 a.m. to noon due to road closures for the Remembrance Day service. During the detour, buses will operate via Burns Street, Garden Street and Mary Street. The change affects riders traveling through the Brock Street