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From food security to climate action, the issues shaping our world are playing out right here at home. Our Chronicle student reporters went looking for the stories behind the statistics in Durham Region. They found communities, changemakers and solutions. Click through to explore their reporting and discover what the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals mean for the people who live them every day.

Durham residents unite to cheer on Canada at World Cup events

More than two hundred soccer fans gathered at at Pat Bayly Square in Ajax to make some noise for Canada last week, as they...

Bowmanville’s tight-knit community helps restore a small business

Tracey Pettigrew, owner of ‘Paisley’s The Wee British Shoppe’ in downtown Bowmanville, recalls she and her husband being suddenly woken by fire alarms around...

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Durham residents unite to cheer on Canada at World Cup events

More than two hundred soccer fans gathered at at Pat Bayly Square in Ajax to make some noise for Canada last week, as they...

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Durham residents unite to cheer on Canada at World Cup events

More than two hundred soccer fans gathered at at Pat Bayly Square in Ajax to make some noise for Canada last week, as they...

Farmers’ markets support community and agriculture in Durham Region

Farmers’ markets opened across Durham Region this month and for many its an important way of preserving their heritage.For Wanda Geissberger of Geissberger...

Bowmanville’s tight-knit community helps restore a small business

Tracey Pettigrew, owner of ‘Paisley’s The Wee British Shoppe’ in downtown Bowmanville, recalls she and her husband being suddenly woken by fire alarms around...
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Campus Ice Centre: Skating on Thin Ice Between Finances and Student Needs

The Campus Ice Centre, a facility shared by Durham College and Ontario Tech University, serves as a hub for student activities and community rentals.General...

Ontario’s $200 rebate cheque: Is it enough for students?

As the cost of living continues to rise, many students are feeling the pinch. The Ontario government is offering a $200 rebate cheque to...

Community comes together to celebrate 25 years of Pickering

From a small town once sprawling with farm fields to a municipality that continues to expand, Pickering is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.To...

A Day for Martin Luther King Jr. in Whitby

On Saturday, Jan. 18, Whitby hosted the 26th Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Canada Event Centre.The event was organized by Pauline Christian and...

Student Job Hunt Faces Increasing Challenges in Ontario

In Ontario, the job market for students isn’t what it used to be. Every summer, students flock to part-time jobs to help pay tuition,...

The future of southern Ontario winters in a changing climate

Durham Region is trending towards warmer winters and might see more intense severe weather events in upcoming decades, climate experts say.Last year was the...

Finding Warmth in Durham’s Coldest Days

In Canada, the cold can be brutal, forcing people to endure dark drawn-out days chill their bones just thinking about the months between November...

How one missing dog sparked a movement in Durham

One lost dog's story turned into a call to action when her disappearance revealed a big problem in the Durham Region.While helping in the...

How this Oshawa thrift store is encouraging sustainability

Thrift stores have become essential in reducing environmental waste, offering a sustainable alternative to the disposable culture fostered by fast fashion. This movement includes...

‘People Aren’t Choosing This.’: Basic Needs Out of Reach

“I wasn’t sure what to expect,” recalls a woman who first walked through the doors of the Clarington East Food Bank a year ago....

How this local water sensor network is keeping water safe globally

Durham Region is exploring a range of strategies to protect its waterways in the face of growing threats to water quality. These threats stem...

Sacrifice, Service and Memory: What does it mean to remember?

Remembrance Day commemorates the soldiers and veterans who risked their lives on the battlefield to fight for their country's freedom.On the morning of Nov....