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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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Campus dental clinic offers affordable care to students, Durham residents

Durham College’s (DC) dental clinic is providing dental hygiene students with hands-on training while offering low-cost care to the residents of Durham Region. The...

Barrett Centre focuses on growing food, eliminating food waste

Sarah Burton has always loved growing food.“Fresh produce makes all the difference and it’s so rewarding to be able to bring it from your...

Music fans go on a sonic adventure at Convergence festival

City enjoys diverse music across two days and three stages

Calgary band Woodhawk rock their way to Oshawa on Sept. 9

The band is touring to promote their latest album, 'Love Finds A Way'

Hydro One to build new transmission line from Hampton to Peterborough

As Ontario’s population grows, so too does the need for improved infrastructure to support it.With a projected population increase of up to 61.7 per...

Cannabis stores in Durham say safety measures strong amid rising concerns

Following recent cannabis store robberies in Guelph, cannabis stores in the Durham Region are confident in their security measures. The Canna Cabana store in...

Federal funding fuels major auto theft bust in Durham Region

The Preventative Auto Theft (PAT) grant program, funded by the federal government, provides funding for police projects and enables regional departments to access resources...

The costs of tariffs on Canadian music

Tariffs promised by U.S. President Donald Trump went into effect on March 4, with additional tariffs on April 2. Widespread campaigns to boycott American...

Ontario missed the 2025 accessibility deadline. How does this affect those who depend on it?

In 2015, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) promised that by 2025, Ontario would be fully accessible for those with disabilities. In...

Food prices are rising in Durham Region and that means college students are struggling

With food prices continuing to climb, many Durham College students are finding it harder to afford meals, and some are taking action to help.The...

Loss of funding for small town publishers will have serious impacts on Canadian lives

Fake news is a controversial term coined by Donald Trump in 2016. During his first run for president, Trump launched the most successful smear...

More than maple syrup: Purple Woods celebrates 50 years of sustainability and community

Purple Woods recently celebrated 50 years of maple syrup production with a festival that highlighted its commitment to sustainability, community collaboration and environmental stewardship....