Overnight closure Nov. 4–5: Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) from Byers Rd to Concession Rd 10

The Region of Durham will temporarily close Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) in Clarington between Byers Road and Concession Road 10 from 8 p.m. on November 4 to 5 a.m. on November 5 as part of construction to replace the Burketon Station bridge over the Canadian Pacific Kansas

Durham College to present two sessions at CBIE conference in Québec City Nov. 2–5

Durham College’s International Education Office will present two sessions at the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) Conference and Excellence Awards in Québec City from Nov. 2 to 5, covering community partnerships tied to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and coordinated support for international students. The sessions outline

DRT waives fares for CAF members Oct. 31–Nov. 11

From Oct. 31 to Nov. 11, Durham Region Transit (DRT) will waive fares for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, reservists and veterans across Durham Region. Riders can qualify by showing recognized military identification, travelling in uniform, or wearing service medals. The 12-day waiver overlaps commemorative events in early November. Acceptable

Durham College announces research findings on supports for parents with cognitive challenges

On Oct. 27, Durham College’s Social Impact Hub announced Raising Resilient Families, a multi‑phase research project in Durham Region that examined service gaps and ways to improve support for parents with cognitive challenges. The work was funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada through

CFIA issues Class 3 recall of Leagel Cheesecake 50 Gelato Master School in Ontario over possible metal pieces

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced on Oct. 27 a Class 3 recall of Leagel brand Cheesecake 50 Gelato Master School distributed in Ontario due to the possible presence of pieces of metal. The agency advised the product should not be used, sold, served or distributed. The recalling firm is

CFIA recalls bulk raw pistachios sold at Burlington Bulk Food Warehouse over Salmonella risk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a Class 2 food recall warning for unbranded raw pistachios sold in bulk at Bulk Food Warehouse, 516 Plains Rd. E, Burlington, ON, due to possible Salmonella contamination. The nuts were sold from May 1 up to and including Aug. 15, 2025, and the

Pistachios, CocoaBistro bar sold at Kingston stores recalled for Salmonella risk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall warning on Oct. 25, 2025, for bulk shelled raw pistachios and a pistachio-containing chocolate bar sold at two Kingston stores due to possible Salmonella contamination linked to an ongoing foodborne illness investigation. CFIA says food contaminated with Salmonella may not look

Unbranded baklava sold at Toronto’s Agora Greek Market recalled over possible Salmonella

A food recall warning issued Oct. 24 covers unbranded baklava sold at Agora Greek Market, 921 Queen St. W., Toronto, due to possible Salmonella contamination. The product, distributed in Ontario, was sold between Sept. 19 and Oct. 3, 2025. The recall is linked to an ongoing investigation into a foodborne

CFIA issues Class 2 recall of Enayat Farms 10‑kg pistachio kernels over Salmonella; distributed in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, New Brunswick

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a Class 2 recall on Oct. 21, 2025, for Enayat Farms brand Pistachio Raw Kernel in 10‑kilogram bags, lot #5009 marked “Jan 2027,” due to Salmonella. The product was distributed in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and New Brunswick. The agency says the recall is

CFIA issues Class 2 recall of Handi Green Pista Kernal 100 g for possible Salmonella

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a Class 2 food recall warning on Oct. 22 for Handi brand Green Pista Kernal 100 g (UPC 6 67064 00704 0) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in Alberta, and no illnesses have been reported. The agency advises that Salmonella

Henry on brief medical leave; Dan Carter to chair Durham council meetings

The Region of Durham said on Oct. 22 that Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer John Henry is on a brief medical leave. During his absence, Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter will chair Regional Council and Committee of the Whole meetings. The statement did not provide medical details or a return

LEGO lunch set for PA Day at Boston Pizza Bowmanville on Oct. 24

Clarington Library, Museums & Archives lists a PA Day LEGO lunch at Boston Pizza Bowmanville, 2372 Hwy 2, on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, from noon to 2 p.m. Reservations are required, and the program has no charge; participants pay for their own food and drinks. The all-ages event is