CFIA recalls no name chopped walnuts due to possible shell fragments

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for no name brand chopped walnuts due to possible shell fragments. The agency advised people not to use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products. Distribution is listed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The notice lists package sizes, UPCs

CFIA recalls Alasko frozen whole raspberries distributed in Ontario and six other provinces over possible norovirus contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning for two Alasko brand frozen whole raspberry products distributed in Ontario and six other provinces because of possible norovirus contamination. The recall affects consumers as well as hotels, restaurants and institutions, according to the CFIA. The agency also

CFIA recalls Co-op Gold frozen chicken burgers and chicken bites due to undeclared egg

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a Class 2 recall notice for Co-op Gold brand frozen Chicken Burgers and Co-op Gold Maple & Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites because egg is not declared on the label. The CFIA said the affected products were distributed in

CFIA updates recall of Olymel Chicken Breast Strips sold in Quebec over possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated a food recall warning for Olymel brand Chicken Breast Strips sold in Quebec because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The CFIA warning notes that listeria can cause serious illness, particularly for pregnant women, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. The

Durham College classes began Sept. 8 in Oshawa and Whitby, with about 10,800 students enrolled

Classes for Durham College’s 2026–27 academic year began Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the college’s Oshawa and Whitby campuses, with about 10,800 students enrolled, according to the college. The start of the academic year brings new students to the Oshawa and Whitby campuses and includes orientation activities

CFIA notice recalls Rossdown black garlic chicken products over undeclared soy

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency posted a notice on Sept. 11 about a Class 2 recall of certain Rossdown Farms & Natural Foods Meal Starters Black Garlic Chicken Breast products because soy is not declared on the label. The recall date was Sept. 5, and the products were distributed nationally.

Ontario Tech researchers describe possible long-term health risks from repeated wildfire smoke exposure

Ontario Tech University researchers in Oshawa say they are examining whether repeated exposure to wildfire smoke may be linked to longer-term health problems, including heart disease, stroke, adverse pregnancy outcomes, cognitive decline and psychological distress. The comments were published in a university news release dated Sept. 10. Wildfire smoke

Clarington Council adopts municipality-wide Community Improvement Plan effective Jan. 1, 2027

Clarington Council adopted a new, municipality-wide Community Improvement Plan (CIP) at a special meeting on Aug. 10, 2026, with the changes set to take effect Jan. 1, 2027. The updated plan expands the area eligible for CIP incentive programs by designating all of Clarington as a Community Improvement Project

CFIA recalls PK Roasted Lemon N’ Chilli Peanuts in Ontario and Quebec over possible Salmonella

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled PK brand Roasted Lemon N’ Chilli Peanuts (65 g) sold in Ontario and Quebec because of possible Salmonella contamination, with the recall notice last updated Sept. 10, 2026. Salmonella-contaminated food may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause illness. Young

Durham College blog post lists 10 campus spaces at Oshawa and Whitby campuses

Durham College published a blog post on Sept. 8 listing 10 campus spaces it says students should know about at its Oshawa and Whitby campuses, including libraries, campus stores, fitness facilities and several campus-specific locations. For local residents with family members attending the college — or those visiting campus for

Downtown Orono roads to close Sept. 12 for Orono Fair Parade

Several roads in downtown Orono will close Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon for the Orono Fair Parade, which is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. The temporary closures are expected to limit vehicle access in parts of downtown Orono as the parade route

Ontario Tech outlines new academic building, residences and athletics complex for north Oshawa campus

Ontario Tech University says it is planning three major projects for its north Oshawa campus at 2000 Simcoe St. N.: a new academic building targeted for 2029, a 450-bed student residence scheduled to open in fall 2027, and a Campus High-Performance Complex anticipated to open in August 2028.