Westside Creek wetland restoration completed beside Bowmanville recreation complex

Restoration of 3.9 hectares of degraded Westside Creek wetland on the east side of the new South Bowmanville Recreation Complex is complete, creating approximately 1.3 hectares of open-water habitat, according to the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA). The project, just north of Highway 401, began in

Molson Canadian, Coors Light and Blue Moon batches recalled over metal pieces

Selected batches of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beer, including Molson Canadian, Coors Light and Blue Moon, were recalled nationally on Nov. 2, 2026, because of pieces of metal, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The CFIA is advising retailers, including those in Clarington, not to use, sell, serve

Lakeridge Health recognized with two provincial organ donation awards

Lakeridge Health, which serves Clarington and the rest of Durham Region, has been recognized with two provincial organ donation awards after offering families or substitute decision-makers a donation discussion in every eligible case in 2025/2026, according to the health system. Lakeridge Health reported supporting nine organ donors during

Ontario appoints Pickering Mayor Kevin Ashe as Durham regional chair

Ontario has appointed Pickering Mayor Kevin Ashe as Durham Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for the 2026–2030 term, beginning November 15, 2026, according to Durham Region. Ashe will continue as Pickering’s mayor while holding the regional position. The appointment puts Ashe at the head of Durham Regional

Ontario appoints Kevin Ashe as Durham Regional Chair

Ontario has appointed Kevin Ashe as Durham Regional Chair, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Rob Flack announced Nov. 10, 2026. Ashe will head Durham’s regional council and represent the collective interests of its local municipalities. Regional governments, also known as upper-tier municipalities, typically provide services such as regional

Durham proposes Seagrave Bridge rehabilitation in Scugog

Durham Region proposes rehabilitating the Seagrave Bridge over the Nonquon River on Simcoe Street (Durham Regional Road 2) in Scugog, according to a notice dated November 10, 2026. Comments on the work’s potential effects on marine navigation will be considered only if received within 30 days after the notice’

Two Oshawa residents charged after pickup truck and motorcycle thefts

Two Oshawa residents have been arrested and charged following an investigation into the Nov. 6, 2026, thefts of a pickup truck in Whitby and a motorcycle in Oshawa, Durham Regional Police said. Police said the investigation also led to charges related to a suspected attempted break-in at a Winners

Ontario announces nearly $66 million in Darlington reactor contracts

Ontario announced Nov. 9, 2026, that Gillam Construction Group and Mansteel Rebar had been awarded contracts valued by the province at nearly $66 million for an administration building and reinforcing steel at the Darlington small modular reactor project in Clarington. The province gives conflicting values for Mansteel’s contract. The

Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster issues Diwali greeting

Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster issued a Diwali greeting on November 9, 2026, to residents celebrating the Festival of Lights, including members of Hindu, Jain and Sikh communities. Foster greeted residents who celebrated on November 8 and those continuing to celebrate in the days ahead. Foster described Diwali as a time

Oshawa man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed at business

A 28-year-old Oshawa man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing at an Oshawa business left a woman seriously injured on November 6, 2026, Durham Regional Police said. The woman and the accused, who was also seriously injured, remained in hospital in stable condition on November

Oshawa swim supervisor charged with sexual offences, forcible confinement in Ajax

Durham Regional Police have charged a 20-year-old Oshawa swim supervisor with sexual offences, extortion and forcible confinement following allegations involving a 15-year-old employee under his supervision at Aqua-Tots in Ajax. Police said Ricky James Sinclair was arrested on November 9, 2026. Police allege Sinclair used

Whitby man, 72, faces nine charges after police seize drugs and cash

A 72-year-old Whitby man faces eight drug-trafficking-related charges and a charge of possessing property obtained by crime after Durham Regional Police say they seized drugs and cash during a Nov. 4, 2026, search of a Whitby home. Police identified the accused as Robert Talbot. He is