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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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Strong mayor powers cause friction over budget

Oshawa city council is grappling with the strong mayor powers granted by the provincial government this summer.Council voted last month to alter its budget...

Popularity of handcraft hubs grows in Durham Region

Local realtor Mary Kovacs is selling more than just houses these days. She recently opened The Collective Market in Oshawa.The store at 83 Centre...

The curtain rises on DRIFF 2023

For the first time, a feature film by a local filmmaker will be shown at the Durham Region International Film Festival.DRIFF is an annual...

DC offers multiple resources for students’ mental health, but some feel more hands-on support is needed

“I don’t know, I feel like it’s just not personal enough, I don’t feel connected to a person behind the screen.”

Young people find new confidence training at gyms

The government of Canada recommends all young people from the age of five to 17 engage in at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity...

Funeral homes in Ontario struggle with worker shortage and increased demand for services

Funeral directors in Ontario are struggling to meet the increased demand for their services due to a shortage of workers entering the industry, causing...

Grades plummeting due to mental health issues

Falling behind on classwork is not unheard of for both college and university students. Of late, students face a growing number of mental health...

Table tennis: The missing piece of college sport

Table tennis enthusiasts at Durham College are disappointed that the sport is not recognized as a competitive sport despite its popularity worldwide. According to...

There’s a new Archbishop in town

The Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto has a new archbishop.Francis Leo who previously served as auxiliary bishop for six months, was appointed by Pope Francis...

Mormon missionaries in Durham Region: more than just door-knocking

Whether they have knocked on your door, messaged you on social media, or walked up to you on the street, you likely have or...

DC and Ontario Tech students disappointed with limited field house hours

Students aren’t happy with the limited hours the Campus Fieldhouse is open.

Toronto Six hosts championship open house

The Toronto Six hockey club hosted its Isobel Cup championship open house in Toronto on in early April, celebrating the day with fans.The celebration...