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Hockey gear program brings joy and opportunity to Indigenous youth

Children walked into the arena carrying garbage bags instead of hockey bags. Some held their hockey gear in garbage bags, others clutched helmets with...

Young people cautious about cosmetic beauty procedures

Beauty standards are everywhere, shaped by culture, friends and the rapid spread of online trends. Those in the business of giving cosmetic procedures -...

From far roads to the workshop bench

The first thing visitors notice when they step into Peter Knapton’s home is the warmth. Not just from the fireplace, which fills the air...

Fur, not faux: timeless fashion, timeless planet

Faux fur isn’t always guilt-free.

Jennifer’s Body: the movie that outsmarted its time

“Hell is a teenage girl.” This is a haunting premonition of everything the movie is about.

Reconciliation means action, not just apologies

Durham College marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with events that brought together students, community members, and survivors. For some, it was...

Access to mental health care still a challenge for students

Students at Durham College continue to face challenges accessing timely and effective mental health care services, with delays in securing appointments and referrals posing...

Auto theft is down nationally, but Durham is still a target

Auto thefts in Canada have started to decline after reaching historic highs in 2023, as a countrywide crackdown shows results. The National Action Plan...

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