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What the 2026 provincial budget means for Durham Region

Despite billions in provincial spending, Durham Region is seeing limited direct gains from Ontario’s 2026 budget, with local politicians pointing to gaps in transit,...

Farm workers ‘temporary’ but essential: industry experts

Debate over Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) has intensified in recent years, as concerns over unemployment, wages and working conditions have collided with...

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What the 2026 provincial budget means for Durham Region

Despite billions in provincial spending, Durham Region is seeing limited direct gains from Ontario’s 2026 budget, with local politicians pointing to gaps in transit,...

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What the 2026 provincial budget means for Durham Region

Despite billions in provincial spending, Durham Region is seeing limited direct gains from Ontario’s 2026 budget, with local politicians pointing to gaps in transit,...

Farm workers ‘temporary’ but essential: industry experts

Debate over Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) has intensified in recent years, as concerns over unemployment, wages and working conditions have collided with...

Farm workers ‘temporary’ but essential: industry experts

Debate over Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) has intensified in recent years, as concerns over unemployment, wages and working conditions have collided with...
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Local groups fill tummies to nourish learning

It was just before Christmas and Stacey Lepine-Fisher, executive director of the Ignite Durham Learning Foundation, was delivering Christmas gifts in the cold as...

Durham police, DC pair tough conversations on domestic violence with soothing yoga flow

During “Power Hour,” an event at the Oshawa campus on Monday, students flowed through yoga poses while advocates and community organizations stood nearby, offering...

Pathways event opens students’ eyes to opportunities post-graduation

Durham College students had the chance to explore next steps in their academic careers at the recent Pathways event at the Oshawa campus. The...

All-day glam could lead to long-term risks: experts

Waterproof mascara. Long-wear foundation. Smudge-proof lipstick.For many consumers, durability is non-negotiable.Ellyssa Sunday, a second-year Police Foundations student, said makeup is part of her daily...

Love and labour: Valentine’s Day drives economic impact

By the time Valentine’s Day ends, the heart balloons are drooping, the chocolate is on sale and flower shops are sweeping up fallen petals.But...

Students and employers still find value in F2F connections at job fairs

Gone are the days of answering newspaper ads and word-of-mouth networking. The process of finding a job has fully entered the digital age. “A...

Experts warn social media may fuel body dysmorphia in young people

Experts are raising concerns about how social media affects young people’s perception of their bodies, particularly in relation to body dysmorphia.

Paddle meets people: pickleball growing in popularity

One of Zack Magerman’s favourite parts about pickleball is the friendship and laughter.“I would strongly recommend trying it out for an hour and seeing...

DC president hopeful about Ontario’s post-secondary funding changes

Durham College (DC) president Elaine Popp welcomes the latest changes to post-secondary funding announced by the Ontario government late last week, while saying more...

College counsellor creates workbook aimed at helping students navigate depression

Lecture halls, residence buildings and packed schedules are a normal part of college life. But for many students, these everyday pressures can quietly build...

Homelessness remains a stubborn challenge in Oshawa

In recent weeks, temperatures have plunged to below -20 C, once again putting a spotlight on the challenges of homelessness in Durham Region.The number...

Ontario increases funding, removes tuition cap for colleges and universities

The Ontario government has announced long-awaited funding changes for post-secondary institutions. These include allocating $6.4 billion in new funding, lifting the existing tuition freeze...