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,

Lane restrictions on Thickson Road North in Brooklin expected to remain until April 30, Durham Region says

Lane restrictions on Thickson Road North (Regional Road 26) in Brooklin, Whitby, are expected to remain in place until April 30 as a watermain is installed between Carnwith Drive East and Baldwin Street North, Durham Region says. The restrictions affect a stretch of Thickson Road North within Brooklin and may

Durham Region approves 2026 budget with 4.8% regional property tax increase; Region estimates $14 more per month for average homeowner

Durham Regional Council approved the Region of Durham’s 2026 business plans and budget in Whitby on Jan. 29, including a 4.8% increase to the regional portion of property taxes. Durham Region said the change would raise regional property taxes by about $14 per month for an average homeowner.

Durham Region Transit routes 902, 502 and 505 detoured overnight in downtown Bowmanville for snow removal

Durham Region Transit routes 902, 502 and 505 detoured in downtown Bowmanville overnight Wednesday, Jan. 28 into Thursday, Jan. 29, because of snow removal work on King Street. The detour affected how buses travelled through the downtown area and where riders could board during the overnight service window. Durham Region