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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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Snow cannons keep ski resorts open

Brimacombe has been open for 33 days this season but lack of snow means the ski resort has relied on snow-making machines to stay...

Durham Region celebrates Black culture, history and joy

The Region of Durham is honouring Black History Month with a celebration dedicated to local Black Canadians. "Together We Rise Durham: Black History, Intersectionality,...

People of all ages connect through free art sessions at the RMG

Story written by Simone Traviss and Ganga RajeshThe LivingRoom is collaborating with the Robert McLaughlin Gallery to provide a free place for people to...

Durham faith community unites through the World Religion Day celebration

Co-written by Mackenzie Billings and Clayton DemaineThe Durham Multifaith Community recently hosted an event aimed at bringing together people from diverse religious backgrounds to...

Durham’s You-Pick farms transform for winter, offer seasonal delights and festivities

One of the staples of the Durham Region is its selection of family-friendly You-Pick farms. In Courtice and Bowmanville, Pingle's Fun Farm on Taunton...

Gardens flourish at home, boosting mental health among Durham residents

Amidst the urban landscapes of Durham, residents are finding a surprising source of serenity: their own gardens. With Ontario contributing 44 per cent to...

Durham College’s urban farms teach food literacy

Durham College is raising awareness about food security and where food comes from through its two urban farms. The Barrett Centre of Innovation in...

From family booth to community staple: The evolving story of Whitby Farmers Market

Leslie Forsythe has been a staple at the Whitby Farmers Market for over a decade, ever since her son initiated the Forsythe Family...

International students concerned over potential reduction in work hours

International students in Canada are concerned going into the new year about how many hours they will be able to work. A pilot project...

Local beekeepers turn orchard discovery into a buzzing success story

JoAnn Poirier, a local beekeeper is committed to a lifelong journey of learning. She is the owner of Kiss My Bees Honey, which recently...

First-time homebuyers still frustrated by high housing prices

Emerson Riedler, 27, graduated from the Commerce program at Ontario Tech University five years ago. He currently works at Trustly as a customer care...

Local family-owned farm offers unique service for Durham apple orchards.

Geissberger Farmhouse Cider, situated on Langmaid Road in Clarington, Ont., is a family-run cider press business managed by brothers Gordon and Garry...