Lakeridge Health in Oshawa awarded $543,150 CIHR grant for Ontario septic shock trial

Lakeridge Health in Oshawa says it has received a $543,150 Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant to fund the next phase of a study testing methylene blue as an additional treatment for septic shock. The hospital announced the grant on Aug. 14, and said the study will

Clarington mayor issues condolence statement after death of Durham police service member

Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster issued a public statement of condolence on Aug. 13, 2026, following the death of a member of the Durham Regional Police Service. The municipal post provides condolences but does not identify the officer or describe the circumstances of the death, leaving many details unconfirmed in the

CFIA recalls Coaticook frozen mild cheddar curds distributed in Quebec due to Listeria

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a Class 1 recall for Coaticook brand Mild Cheddar Curds - White, Frozen (2 kg) because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The CFIA said the product was distributed in Quebec, and it lists the recall date as Aug. 12, 2026. The notice applies to

Clarington library says online program calendar may be unavailable Aug. 11–12, 2026; Courtice Maker’s Space closed Aug. 12 afternoon

Clarington Library, Museums & Archives said its online program calendar may be unavailable Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, through Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. The library also said the Maker’s Space at the Courtice Branch will be unavailable to the public on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, from 12:30 p.m.

Ontario Tech graduate students take part in week-long visit to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories in Chalk River

Fifteen Ontario Tech University graduate students visited Canadian Nuclear Laboratories in Chalk River, Ont., for a week as part of the lab’s Graduate Immersive Experience, according to an Aug. 13 university announcement. Ontario Tech said it has taken part in the program for the past three years. The visit

CFIA posts Class 2 recall notification for Aqua Gems Tempura Shrimp over undeclared egg

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has posted a Class 2 recall notification for Aqua Gems brand Tempura Shrimp because the product contains egg that is not declared on the label. The product was distributed in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, and the recall date is listed as Aug. 7, 2026.

CFIA recalls Zhou Hei Ya wide vermicelli with sesame sauce due to undeclared shrimp

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Aug. 13, 2026, for Zhou Hei Ya brand Wide Vermicelli with Sesame Sauce sold in Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan because it contains shrimp not declared on the label. The CFIA identifies the issue as an undeclared crustacean and

Clarington fall recreation registration opens Sept. 2; programs include swimming, fitness and 55+ offerings

Registration for Clarington’s fall recreation programs opens Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 7 a.m., including fall swimming lessons, group fitness classes, 55+ Active Adult programs and recreation programs for all ages, according to the Municipality of Clarington. The municipality said residents registering online should expect high demand and may

Clarington says 24-hour security now in place at former Goodyear lands in Bowmanville

Clarington has arranged 24-hour on-site security at the former Goodyear lands in Bowmanville after the property owner did not meet an Aug. 9 deadline to provide security, the municipality said in an Aug. 11 update. Clarington says it will seek to recover the cost of the security from

Clarington library says online program calendar may be unavailable Aug. 11–12 during system change

Clarington Library, Museums & Archives says its online program calendar (events.cplma.ca) may be unavailable from Tuesday, Aug. 11 to Wednesday, Aug. 12 as staff prepare to launch a new program calendar and resource booking system. The calendar is used to browse library programs and events and to register

Clarington Library lists drop-in LEGO and board game sessions Aug. 18 to Sept. 3

Clarington Library, Museums & Archives will hold a series of drop-in LEGO Blast and Board Game Bonanza sessions at its Orono, Bowmanville, Courtice and Newcastle branches from Aug. 18 to Sept. 3, with all sessions running from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The schedule, posted Aug. 8,

CFIA recalls PC Organics and Frankie’s Organic plant-based cheddar corn puffs and crunchies over undeclared milk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled PC Organics and Frankie’s Organic plant-based cheddar corn puffs and crunchies because they contain milk that is not declared on the label. The agency posted the food recall warning on Aug. 8, 2026, and said the products were distributed nationally and