Durham College to hold Fall Open House Nov. 7, 2026; college outlines diploma-to-degree pathways

Durham College says it will hold a Fall Open House on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, and will highlight several “diploma-to-degree” transfer pathways it says can let some students earn a diploma and a bachelor’s degree in as little as four years. In an Oct. 13 posting, the

Clarington mayor issues Thanksgiving message thanking farmers and food bank donors and volunteers

Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster posted a Thanksgiving statement on the Municipality of Clarington’s website on Oct. 11, 2026, offering holiday wishes on behalf of Clarington Council and thanking farmers and food bank donors and volunteers. The message, published under “Community News,” recognizes the fall harvest and people providing food

CFIA updates recall for Kevin’s Natural Foods turkey gravy sold in four provinces due to undeclared mustard

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) updated a food recall warning on Oct. 9, 2026, for Kevin’s Natural Foods Turkey Gravy (1.33 L) sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, saying the product contains mustard that is not declared on the label. The CFIA’s distribution list

CFIA recall notice issued for Redpath Medium Sugar (20 kg) over possible metal pieces

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall notice for Redpath brand Medium Sugar (20 kg) because it may contain pieces of metal. The notice was published Oct. 9, and the recall date is Oct. 8, 2026; the product was distributed in Ontario and Quebec. The notice is directed

Ontario Tech engineering faculty in Oshawa forms advisory board of industry leaders

Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science in Oshawa has created an Engineering Advisory Board made up of industry leaders, the university announced Oct. 9, 2026. According to Ontario Tech, the board is intended to provide advice on emerging trends in the engineering profession and offer outside

CFIA recall notice covers Kara Food “Poulet Tandoori” in Ontario, Quebec over undeclared mustard

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has posted a recall notification for Kara Food brand “Poulet Tandoori” (10 kg) distributed in Ontario and Quebec, citing undeclared mustard on the label. The notice may affect hotels, restaurants and institutions that received the product, as well as customers who may be served it

Durham College lists scholarships, bursaries and a $5,000 tuition draw in Oct. 9 post

Durham College listed five financial-aid options for prospective students in a blog post dated Oct. 9, including the Schulich Builders Scholarship worth up to $40,000 for some skilled trades programs and a $5,000 tuition-credit draw tied to students planning to start in September 2027. Several of

Durham College outlines tutoring, learning supports and accommodated testing in Oshawa and Whitby

Durham College says students can access tutoring, learning-strategy support and disability-related accommodations through two campus services, including accommodated testing offered at test centres in Oshawa and Whitby. The information, posted by the college on Oct. 8, 2026, outlines what supports are available for students who want help with

Ontario Tech says it qualified for federal Defence Drone Initiative supplier marketplace

Ontario Tech University said Oct. 8 that it has qualified as a supplier in the federal government’s Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace, a process that allows approved organizations to compete for future Department of National Defence contracts involving drones and other uncrewed and autonomous systems. For local residents, the

CFIA recall targets President’s Choice gingersnap cookies with specific UPC and best-before dates

President’s Choice English-Style Gingersnap Cookies (350 g) with UPC 0 60383 76819 5 are being recalled after metal wire was found in the product, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The CFIA lists the recall date as Oct. 6, 2026, and says the product was distributed nationally.

Ontario Tech professor’s 2022 podcast adapted into four-part Crave documentary series

An investigative podcast co-created in 2022 by an Ontario Tech University professor in Oshawa has been adapted into a four-part Crave Original documentary series, according to an Ontario Tech news release dated Oct. 8, 2026. The series is titled Fool Me Once: Hunting Marcel Vautour, based on the

CFIA recalls Nora’s Mint Chip non-dairy frozen dessert for undeclared peanut

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) warned on Oct. 8, 2026, that Nora’s brand Mint Chip Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert (500 mL) is being recalled because it contains peanut that is not declared on the label. The product was distributed in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, and the agency