Clarington closes all sports fields and cancels permits for July 21, 2026, due to rainfall

The Municipality of Clarington closed all municipal sports fields and cancelled field permits for Tuesday, July 21, 2026, citing excessive rainfall. The closure affects anyone who planned to use Clarington sports fields that day, including groups and individuals with booked field permits. Clarington posted the update July 21 under its

Sandringham Drive in Courtice closed between Stirling Avenue and Strathallan Drive after watermain break

Sandringham Drive in Courtice is closed between Stirling Avenue and Strathallan Drive because of a watermain break. The closure is in effect until further notice. The closure may affect local traffic in the area, and drivers may need to use other nearby streets until the road reopens. The Municipality of

Elevator out of service at Alan Strike Aquatic and Squash Centre in Bowmanville, town says

The elevator at the Alan Strike Aquatic and Squash Centre, 449 Liberty Street North in Bowmanville, is out of service because of mechanical issues and will be unavailable until further notice, the Municipality of Clarington said July 21. The disruption may affect how some visitors move through the recreation facility,

Several Clarington road sections closed overnight due to downed trees and power lines

Four road sections in Clarington are currently closed due to downed trees and power lines, the Municipality of Clarington says. The closures are expected to remain in place overnight as crews work to restore access. Residents are being asked by the municipality to avoid the affected areas and use alternate

CFIA says two Goodfood meatball meals sold online in Quebec recalled over undeclared egg and sesame

Two Goodfood-brand meatball meals sold online in Quebec are being recalled because they contain undeclared egg and sesame, according to a Canadian Food Inspection Agency notice. The agency said people should not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products. The recalled products are Goodfood “Middle Eastern-Style Pork

Durham College profile highlights alumnus Gary Paulin’s role on Indigenous Education Circle

Durham College highlighted alumnus Gary Paulin in a June 25, 2026, online profile, noting that the 2001 Police Foundations graduate is a member of the college’s Indigenous Education Circle and currently works at Ontario Power Generation. The profile outlines Paulin’s career path and his involvement with the Circle,

Durham College launches ‘Equipped’ campaign seeking $15 million for equipment and learning spaces

Durham College launched its “Equipped” capital campaign on June 29 with a goal of raising $15 million for capital equipment and new or updated learning spaces, according to information posted by the college. The fundraising campaign is aimed at supporting hands-on training and facilities used by students in programs

Durham College board elects Peter Pryce chair and John Ecker vice-chair for 2026–2027

Durham College’s Board of Governors elected Peter Pryce as chair and John Ecker as vice-chair for the 2026–2027 board year at a June 26 meeting, the college said. The two positions lead the Board of Governors, which Durham College said is responsible for its governance mandate and

DDSB students took part in sustainability cooking challenge at Durham College in Whitby

Thirty students in Grades 10 to 12 from four Durham District School Board (DDSB) high schools took part in a sustainability-themed cooking competition this spring at Durham College’s W. Galen Weston Centre for Food in Whitby, the college said. According to Durham College, the event brought high school

More than 230 Durham College Centre for Success students recognized at Oshawa ceremony

More than 230 students in Durham College’s Centre for Success program were recognized at a completion ceremony last month at the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa, the college said. The Centre for Success is a Durham College program that the college describes as an alternative pathway that includes smaller

Durham College plans fall partnership with PARA Marine Search and Rescue for student media and event work

Durham College plans to launch a partnership this fall with PARA Marine Search and Rescue that will involve students producing photos, videos and written materials and helping with event planning and public relations for the volunteer organization. The partnership is expected to add student support to a group that provides

Durham College athletics department receives CCAA Community Service Award for 2025–26

Durham College’s Athletics and Recreation department has received the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association’s (CCAA) Community Service Award for the 2025–26 season, according to a Durham College announcement dated July 8, 2026. The award cites Durham College’s “Sport is for everyBODY!” parasport initiative, run in partnership with