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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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A VOLUNTEER’S STORY: Vandergaast’s faith drives her to help

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A VOLUNTEER’S STORY: ‘I went from a paid job to a volunteer job and never looked back’

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...

A VOLUNTEER’S STORY: Black professionals mold future Black physicians and healthcare workers

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...

The rise in far-right extremism and the woman fighting for its downfall

Dr. Barbara Perry is an international expert in the field of hate studies.

Station Gallery goes virtual

Whitby's Station Gallery is adapting quickly to COVID-19 protocols as they change.Durham Region is now in the Red Zone Control phrase of the COVID-19...

Ajax/Pickering group helping Black women and families

The Congress of Black Women of Canada (CBWC), Ajax/Pickering chapter committee continues to meet and plan future events despite COVID-19.CBWC is a community-based organization,...

Durham tattoo shops dealing with increased COVID-19 restrictions

With Durham Region moving into the ‘red-control’ zone of provincial COVID control, most professions have had to find ways to stay safe and deal...

Oshawa artist creates art that connects and strengthens the community

“I work out of my apartment; my living room is essentially an art studio with a couch,” Dani Crosby says laughing. She works and...

Aj Cummings and his coach’s relationship runs deeper than basketball.

Francis was unaware he was in the same gym as an old high school friend’s son until he saw the last name ‘Cummings’ on his jersey.

Black counsellor provides help to the Black community

When Nicole Perryman, 43, was growing up she says many people hated Soca. “This culture that was so much part of my parents and...

A VOLUNTEER’S STORY: Providing a lift to the homeless

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...

Lords’ basketball star player on pause, but not halt, during the pandemic

Kendra Oliver, 19, is a “once in a lifetime player,” said Heather LaFontaine, Durham Lords woman’s basketball coach.Oliver has played basketball with her sister,...