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

Clarington sets Oct. 20–26 window for 2026 municipal election with online and phone voting

Clarington’s 2026 municipal election will be held online and by telephone from 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, according to a notice posted by the Municipality of Clarington. The municipality says voters will need a mailed Voter Information Letter that includes a

Durham College says Indigenous garden taking shape at Whitby Campus, with student involvement across programs

Durham College says it is developing a new Indigenous garden at its Whitby Campus as part of the campus food forest, a project that began with an Indigenous ground blessing in May and is being done in partnership with the Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture. The college

Ashoka Masala Paneer Kathi Roll recalled due to undeclared sesame, CFIA says

Nutrifresh West Ltd. has recalled Ashoka brand Masala Paneer Kathi Roll (200 g) because the product contains undeclared sesame, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said in a public alert. The CFIA lists the recall date as Oct. 5, 2026, and says the product was distributed in Alberta and British Columbia.

CFIA recall targets SeaQuest and President’s Choice shrimp products for undeclared mustard

SeaQuest Shrimp Ring with Mild Cocktail Sauce and President’s Choice Black Tiger Shrimp with Mild Cocktail Sauce are being recalled because they contain undeclared mustard, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says. The CFIA lists the recall date as Oct. 1, 2026, and says the products were distributed nationally.

CFIA recalls two alcoholic beverages distributed in Alberta due to spoilage risk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled two alcoholic beverages distributed in Alberta because of non-harmful microbial contamination that could lead to spoilage. The agency lists the recall date as Oct. 5, 2026. The recall affects products distributed to retail and to hotels, restaurants and institutions. People and businesses

Clarington municipal offices, animal shelter and recreation facilities closed Oct. 12 for Thanksgiving

Clarington’s Municipal Administrative Centre, Hampton Operations Depot, Clarington Animal Shelter and all municipal recreation facilities will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, for Thanksgiving. Residents can still make urgent service requests on the holiday Monday. Municipal law enforcement officers and public works staff will be available to monitor and respond

Ontario Tech to hold Fall Convocation Oct. 15, 2026, in Oshawa; honorary doctorates set for Kevin Chan and Laura Elliott

Ontario Tech University will hold its Fall Convocation on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, in Oshawa, where it will also award honorary doctorate degrees to Kevin Chan and Laura Elliott, the university announced. Convocation is a ticketed event and all attendees must be registered, according to the university. Ontario Tech said