Bayly Street closure in Pickering scheduled for November 22

Bayly Street (Regional Road 22) between Toy Avenue and Squires Beach Road in Pickering is scheduled to close Sunday, November 22, 2026, for CN rail-crossing restoration, according to the Region of Durham. Unfavourable weather could affect the work schedule. Traffic will be detoured onto Brock Road, Kingston Road and

Two arrested, third suspect sought after armed Bowmanville home invasion

Two men have been arrested and a third suspect remains at large following an armed home invasion in Bowmanville on Nov. 12, 2026, that left a homeowner with serious, non-life-threatening injuries, Durham Regional Police said. Several nearby schools were placed in hold and secure as a precaution during

Holiday crafting workshops scheduled at Courtice and Newcastle libraries Dec. 2–15

Clarington Library, Museums & Archives will offer holiday crafting workshops at its Courtice and Newcastle libraries from Dec. 2 to 15, 2026. The registered workshops include programs for adults and teens and two all-ages sessions, with most costing $5 to $26 plus tax. The programs include book folding, paper

Microsoft 365 outage disrupts Clarington municipal email and services

A global Microsoft 365 outage is disrupting some Clarington municipal services, including the municipality’s ability to send email to and receive email from residents, according to a municipal notice published Nov. 12, 2026. Clarington provided no estimated restoration time.

Producers brown rice recalled over insects in Ontario and six other provinces

Select lots of Producers brand Brown Rice in 22.6-kilogram bags distributed in Ontario and six other provinces are being recalled because of insects, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The agency advises hotels, restaurants and institutions not to use, sell, serve or distribute the affected rice. The

Santa Claus parades to close Newcastle and Bowmanville roads November 15 and 21

Santa Claus parades will close roads in Newcastle on November 15 and Bowmanville on November 21, 2026, according to the Municipality of Clarington. Emergency access will remain available during the closures. The municipality has advised drivers to use alternative local routes. In Newcastle, King Avenue will be closed between Rudell

Thorold man charged after allegedly pointing gun during Pickering altercation

A 45-year-old Thorold man faces firearm charges after allegedly pointing a gun at someone he knew during an Oct. 24, 2026, verbal altercation near Rougemount Drive and Kingston Road in Pickering, Durham Regional Police said. Police said the victim suffered no physical injuries. The investigation led officers to

Archibald Nuit Blanche White IPA recalled over metal pieces; distribution listed in Quebec

Archibald Inc. is recalling Nuit Blanche White IPA with can codes starting with J28Q61 because of pieces of metal, according to a Canadian Food Inspection Agency notice published Nov. 12, 2026. The affected beer is listed as distributed in Quebec. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency instructs retailers not to use,

Suspicious fire engulfs Ajax home; no injuries reported

A fire police describe as suspicious engulfed a home near Salem Road and Fifth Concession Road in Ajax early Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. Durham Regional Police said officers responded at about 1:40 a.m. and that no injuries had been reported to police. Investigators are seeking information, cellphone video,

CFIA warns against consuming Cold Grind turmeric powder over non-permitted colour

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers, including Clarington residents, not to consume Cold Grind brand Organic Turmeric Powder in 50-gram packages because it contains the non-permitted colour Sudan I. The warning, published Nov. 12, 2026, covers all packages of that product. Residents can identify the affected

Clarington extends committee, board and livestock valuer deadline to December 1

Clarington has extended the deadline for residents to apply for advisory committee, board and livestock valuer positions to December 1, 2026, according to a municipal notice published November 12. The terms end December 31, 2030. The positions cover accessibility, minor zoning variances, property standards appeals, library governance and wildlife damage

Durham lowers flags for Remembrance Day, Henry calls for 11 a.m. silence

Durham Region lowered flags at all regional facilities to half-mast for Remembrance Day on November 11, 2026, according to a statement from Regional Chair John Henry. Henry also encouraged residents, including those in Clarington, to observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m. in honour of Canada’s