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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.

First-of-its-kind youth arts council created in partnership with Robert McLaughlin Gallery

The Robert McLaughlin Art Gallery has partnered with young people to create a volunteer Youth Action Arts Council. The group is an art-focused...

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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First-of-its-kind youth arts council created in partnership with Robert McLaughlin Gallery

The Robert McLaughlin Art Gallery has partnered with young people to create a volunteer Youth Action Arts Council. The group is an art-focused...

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First-of-its-kind youth arts council created in partnership with Robert McLaughlin Gallery

The Robert McLaughlin Art Gallery has partnered with young people to create a volunteer Youth Action Arts Council. The group is an art-focused...

The Barrett Centre grows community connections through fresh produce

A chilly autumn breeze served as a reminder of the approaching winter frost as Durham College hosted its Fall Farm Open House in Ajax...

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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Residents fight to protect the water of rural north Oshawa

Allen Frank, 81, has been living in his rural north Oshawa home on Ritson Rd. N. for 48 years. From 2008 to 2016, Whitby...

International Learning creates a better future for all

DC encourages positive international and intercultural learning inside and outside the classroom while expanding education abroad opportunities, and supports for students and employees.

Day in the life of a teacher during the pandemic

Every week, Peter Lee, Culinary Management program coordinator at Durham College (DC), arrives at the Whitby Campus and teaches remotely for his students at...

Challenges and changes for the transgender and non-binary community

A look at how transgender identity has changed over the last decade and what impacts it has on someone who is part of the LGBTQ2+ community.

DC’s Campus Bursary Food Drive helps students and families

"Every year I've been at Durham, I've applied for the Christmas hamper," says Emily Marangon, a student in the Office Administration Executive program. Marangon...

North Oshawa residents battle second landfill close to their homes

Residents of north Oshawa are upset with how city council has handled recent meetings regarding a landfill application close to their homes.Whitby company Hard-Co...

First to arrive, last to be seen

The forgotten first responders.

Sharpe helps score scholarships for track and field stars

As a former employee of Bell Canada, perhaps it's not surprising track and field coach Tony Sharpe has been able to ring up plenty...

Cicada cares for skin through COVID-19

“If you spend more than like 50 bucks, you’re gonna get this free mini oil,” Christina Piazza explains. “People were like, I just want...

Festive R.I.D.E. adjusts to the pandemic

Durham Regional Police Service’s (DRPS) Festive R.I.D.E. program is different this year - due to COVID-19.Police officers are wearing masks, socially distancing and can’t...

Day in the life: firefighters during COVID

Station 3, by Beatrice and Mary Street in Oshawa, is where Matt Sylvester, 38, works. As an Oshawa firefighter who has been on the...

A VOLUNTEER’S STORY: Bherer ‘answered the call’ for the Station Gallery

Editor’s note: According to Volunteer Canada, International Volunteer Day takes place every year on Dec. 5 to shine a light on the impact of...