Clarington mayor says Darlington refurbishment is complete, cites early and under-budget finish

Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster said the refurbishment at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station has been completed, and said it finished “ahead of schedule” and “under budget.” Foster made the remarks in a statement posted by the Municipality of Clarington on Feb. 6. The statement addresses a major industrial project in

CFIA recalls Les Aliments Johnvince raw pecan halves sold in Quebec over possible Salmonella

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall warning on Feb. 5, 2026, for Les Aliments Johnvince brand Pecans Halves Raw (230 g) after the product was recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. The agency listed distribution as Quebec. For residents who may have bought the

Fresh Prep recalls Chorizo & Sweet Potato Tacos over undeclared wheat, CFIA says

Fresh Prep Foods Inc. is recalling Fresh Prep Chorizo & Sweet Potato Tacos (Chorizo Tacos) because the product contains undeclared wheat, according to a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) notification last updated Feb. 5, 2026. The CFIA said the product was distributed in Alberta and British Columbia. The notice matters

Durham Region says Oshawa Ontario Works office at Midtown Mall closed this week due to flooding

Durham Region says the Ontario Works office at Midtown Mall, 200 John Street West in Oshawa, will remain closed this week because of flooding. The Midtown Mall office provides in-person Ontario Works service in Oshawa. During the closure, the region says clients can still access some Ontario Works supports at

More than 400 students compete in FIRST LEGO League Ontario provincials at Durham College in Oshawa

More than 400 students in Grades 4 to 8 took part in the 2026 FIRST LEGO League Ontario Provincial Championship this past weekend at Durham College’s Oshawa campus. The provincial event brought families, coaches and educators from across Ontario to the campus for a day of student robotics and

Ontario Works office at Oshawa’s Midtown Mall temporarily closed due to flooding, Durham Region says

The Ontario Works office at Midtown Mall, 200 John Street West in Oshawa, is temporarily closed due to flooding, according to Durham Region. The closure means the office is not open for in-person visits while the flooding issue is addressed. Durham Region did not provide a reopening date. In an

Ten Durham College students receive Schulich Builders skilled trades scholarships

Ten Durham College students have received Schulich Builders Scholarships for Skilled Trades, the college said in a Feb. 3 post. The scholarships are for students enrolled in full-time skilled trades certificate and diploma programs. According to Durham College, the scholarships cover tuition, living expenses and tools. The college said five

CFIA recalls Mushmoshi enoki mushrooms over possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Feb. 2, 2026, for Mushmoshi brand Enoki Mushroom (200 g) because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in British Columbia and possibly other provinces and territories. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness, and the CFIA

Durham opens At Home Incentive Program applications with $8 million available; deadline April 2

The Region of Durham is accepting applications for its At Home Incentive Program (AHIP), with $8 million available this year to support affordable rental housing projects, according to a regional announcement issued in Whitby. The application deadline is April 2 at 11:59 p.m. For residents in Durham Region,

Main Street in Orono to close overnight Feb. 3–4 for snow removal

Main Street in Orono will be closed overnight between Station Street and Mill Street from 11 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, to 7 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, while Clarington crews clear excess snow, according to the Municipality of Clarington. The overnight closure affects traffic through downtown Orono during the

CFIA recall notice targets Charcuterie Perron white ham in Quebec over possible metal pieces

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published a notice on Feb. 2, 2026, recalling Charcuterie Perron brand white ham sold in Quebec because it may contain pieces of metal. The CFIA recall date is Jan. 26, 2026. The recall affects a packaged meat product sold at retail in Quebec, and

CFIA recalls Harvest ham sausage and ham bologna over undeclared wheat

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning for Harvest brand ham sausage and ham bologna because the products contain wheat that is not declared on the label. The notice was last updated Jan. 30, 2026, and the CFIA listed distribution in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba,