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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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Ontario responds to U.S. tariffs with a 25 per cent electricity surcharge in what could signify an economic war

On April 2, 2025, President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs, including a 10 per cent baseline tariff on all imports and higher rates for...

BlackLit Durham: Pulling Black Canadian literature out of the shadows

Black literary voices usually slip through the cracks. BlackLit Durham creates a space for Black Canadian writers and listeners yearning for authentic representation...

Durham’s labour market faces shortages, uncertainty amid aging workforce, U.S. tariffs

Durham Region, like much of Canada, faces labour shortages, especially in agriculture. U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump could worsen the situation.“Thousands of...

As food prices rise, Durham College offers support for students facing food insecurity

As food prices in Canada continue to climb, so is the pressure students are facing to balance a heathy diet and their budgets. According...

Generals dominate game one as OHL playoffs kickoff with a bang

The Oshawa Generals kicked off the 2025 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) playoffs with a dominant 7-4 victory over their round one opponents, the Brampton...

Uncertainty is killer: how will Canada’s retaliatory tariffs impact independent booksellers?

With the threat of April 2 retaliatory tariffs looming, independent booksellers across Ontario are bracing for potential disruptions, uncertain how—or even if—the 25 per...

Uxbridge, Stouffville leaders hear business concerns at Town Hall

Regulations, not tariffs, are the biggest burden, say local businesses. Owners cite long permit delays and costly red tape, while a skilled labour shortage adds to the strain.

Ajax library incident raises alarm over Islamophobic violence in Canada

A 25-year-old woman from Ajax faces multiple charges after allegedly attempting to set fire to a woman’s hijab inside the Ajax Public Library’s Main...

Ed Broadbent’s legacy lives on at Oshawa’s Human Rights Garden

The Ed Broadbent Human Rights Garden honours the legacy of human rights advocacy and recognizes the rights of Indigenous Peoples across the land. It's...

Tariffs and the press: How U.S.-Canada trade disputes impact local journalism

The ongoing trade war between the United States and Canada has been suspended—at least for now, until April 2—but one issue may be flying...

Bowmanville fire: Two weeks later

After a fire destroyed two 160-year-old buildings in historic downtown Bowmanville, Ont. on March 6, the business community continues to rally behind those affected.The...

Inside Oshawa’s hub where seniors stay active, connected and supported

“I'd just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and I was in very bad shape – my mobility was compromised,” said Thelma Martin.A volunteer and member...