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More than maple syrup: Purple Woods celebrates 50 years of sustainability and community

Purple Woods recently celebrated 50 years of maple syrup production with a festival that highlighted its commitment to sustainability, community collaboration and environmental stewardship....

BlackLit Durham: Pulling Black Canadian literature out of the shadows

Black literary voices usually slip through the cracks. BlackLit Durham creates a space for Black Canadian writers and listeners yearning for authentic representation...

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More than maple syrup: Purple Woods celebrates 50 years of sustainability and community

Purple Woods recently celebrated 50 years of maple syrup production with a festival that highlighted its commitment to sustainability, community collaboration and environmental stewardship....

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More than maple syrup: Purple Woods celebrates 50 years of sustainability and community

Purple Woods recently celebrated 50 years of maple syrup production with a festival that highlighted its commitment to sustainability, community collaboration and environmental stewardship....

Ontario responds to U.S. tariffs with a 25 per cent electricity surcharge in what could signify an economic war

On April 2, 2025, President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs, including a 10 per cent baseline tariff on all imports and higher rates for...

BlackLit Durham: Pulling Black Canadian literature out of the shadows

Black literary voices usually slip through the cracks. BlackLit Durham creates a space for Black Canadian writers and listeners yearning for authentic representation...
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Vaping products on the rise in Durham Region

In every school, as a teacher or student, there will always be students skipping class to consume cannabis or vape products.In fact, vaping products...

Pandemic puppies continue to be surrendered to shelters

Ashleigh James is one of millions of Canadians that purchased, fostered or adopted a pet during pandemic.However, her puppy is here to stay.The Whitby...

Varsity scholarships part of the plan for $10 million raised in the community

Durham College is using part of the $10 million raised in a community campaign to help students with scholarships and new developments on Whitby...

Sweet fun at first maple syrup festival since the pandemic

The Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival wraps up tomorrow after its return for the first time in three years. The festival runs each spring...

Speed cameras are for safety, not a cash grab: official

Ian Phillip, 53, returned to his residence after work in Pickering on last August, when he received a speeding ticket at Bayly Street, east...

As the Generals enter the playoffs, it’s next season that has fans excited

The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) playoffs are underway and the Oshawa Generals were able to squeeze in as the eighth seed in the Eastern...

The Festival of Colours makes a return to DC after the pandemic

Colours filled the air outside the CFCE building during the Festival of Colours - or Holi - event.The event was hosted on March 8...

Plans for Whitby’s new hospital on hold without grant in provincial budget

The 2023 Ontario provincial budget did not include the $3 million planning grant required to begin the planning process for a new hospital in...

‘Founders Drive’ podcast wins first place at the Enactus Regionals Exposition

Durham College's Enactus team scored a big win at the Enactus Regionals Exposition earlier this month. Their project, Founders Drive, is a podcast that...

Local anti-racism task force looks to amplify marginalized voices

Although Durham Region offers many different social services to assist community members, with everything from affordable living to rehabilitation, one task force is set...

DC’s Food and Farming program contributes to food security locally

For some people, access homegrown, quality food is a challenge.More than 66,000 people in Durham Region face food insecurity, which is 14 per-cent of...

DC brings millions into Durham Region

Local Oshawa restaurant, Berry Hill, currently employs two Durham College graduates and feeds a vast student population.Chef and owner, Sarah Chiaparro, is happy to...