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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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Why Vinyl Records Still Spin in a Digital Age

Vinyl records are making a comeback, charming music lovers with their unique analog qualities, as demand grows for record stores in Durham.

OVERT: Training for front-line emergency response

The Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response Team (OVERT) is made up of dedicated volunteers who brave harsh weather, rough terrain and long hours to ensure...

Unpredictable Weather Fuels Flu Season Fears

Health experts are warning about the possible impact of unpredictable weather patterns on flu season as summer's warmth unpredictably extends into October. September is...

Durham Food Policy Council Strives for a Food Secure Future in the Durham Region

The Durham Food Policy Council (DFPC), is an organization that has a mission to transform the Durham Region into a food secure community that...

Community-led initiative in Clarington showcases local history

A community-led heritage event in Courtice showcases local history.

Guedei Djimi: From Scarborough to business leader elevating Black entrepreneurs in GTA

Maintaining a professional demeanour is crucial in business and community service, a challenge Guedei Djimi navigates successfully.He balances his responsibilities as a business...

Community Living fights to survive and thrive

Oshawa resident Darlene Day, 60, lives with a developmental disability after suffering a high fever as a baby.Day, who frequently speaks in public about...

Thickson’s Woods a refuge for wildlife and people

Along the shore of Lake Ontario in a small section of Whitby, centuries-old white pine trees loom 100 feet high. Many birders and nature...

Oshawa Music Week a launching pad for local musicians

For 24 years, Oshawa Music Week has served as a platform for emerging talent, transforming the local music scene into a vibrant showcase of...

Eclipse under clouds: Durham Region’s anticipation dampened by overcast skies

A total solar eclipse, as described by NASA, occurs when the moon passes directly between the sun and Earth, completely blocking the sun’s face....

Polar Plunge Generates Surge in Donations for Special Olympic Athletes

This year’s Ontario Polar Plunge exceeded its fundraising goal, amassing over $100,000 to support Special Olympic athletes, a significant leap from last year’s sum...

Durham career fair opens gateway to film and TV industry opportunities

The Durham Region Film and Television Industry Career Fair provided a platform for young people to explore diverse job opportunities in the film and...