Shay Smith-Jaffer

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Convenience fuels rise in protein supplements among young adults

At the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre, protein shakes are as common as water bottles. Inside the FLEX gym, shared by Durham College and Ontario...

Durham College alumnus attempts four Guinness world records

Many students remember flipping through Guinness World Records books at school book fairs, scanning pages filled with unbelievable challenges, unusual talents and record-breaking moments...

Police search for suspects after replica handgun found during high school basketball game

Durham Regional Police (DRPS) are searching for at least two suspects after an imitation firearm was found following a fight during a high school...

Crave’s Little Bird and the stories the Sixties Scoop left behind

In Little Bird, the personal becomes political in the most intimate way. With moments of resilience and heartbreak woven throughout, the limited series asks viewers to bear witness to Canada’s past and the lives forever shaped by it.

All-day glam could lead to long-term risks: experts

Waterproof mascara. Long-wear foundation. Smudge-proof lipstick.For many consumers, durability is non-negotiable.Ellyssa Sunday, a second-year Police Foundations student, said makeup is part of her daily...

Some students rethink what’s on their plates in the name of sustainability

A video of a rescued dog first made Avery Plivelic question the food on her plate.“It wasn’t graphic or gruesome,” she said. “It just...

Moving forward: Breaking cycles of criminalization for racialized communities

When Kent Larson’s phone rings in the afternoon, he knows what to expect before he even looks at the screen.It’s usually one of the...

Small-town Christmas magic returns to Orono with Holiday in the Hills

'Holiday in the Hills' has returned to the Orono Fairgrounds for its third season, offering a close-to-home winter outing for Durham Region residents. The...

Book Drunkard Festival brings famous authors to Durham Region

Uxbridge’s annual celebration of Canadian literature has drawn to a close after another season of bringing together readers, writers and fans of every genre. Now...

Behind the Blockbusters: Lauren Abiouness on building cinematic worlds

From nannying in Los Angeles to designing sets for Avengers and Loki, art director Lauren Abiouness proves that saying yes to unexpected opportunities can build entire worlds.

FEMFLEX offers an inclusive gym space for women and gender-diverse students

Durham College and Ontario Tech University are working to make campus fitness spaces more inclusive with the relaunch of FEMFLEX, a studio dedicated to...

Trapped in the scroll: women and smartphone addiction

Studies show women are more vulnerable to the harms of social media and it’s no accident.

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