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No speed cameras could hurt kids and seniors, says Oshawa councillor

Speed cameras will soon disappear from Oshawa's streets and one city councillor is not happy about it.Oshawa councillor Rick Kerr says municipal leaders are...

Indigenous activists tell senators it’s time to fix the Indian Act

Story by Eva Ritchie and Juan Esteban Suarez CastrillónSharon McIvor has fought for changes to the Indian Act for years.On Tuesday, the member of...

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No speed cameras could hurt kids and seniors, says Oshawa councillor

Speed cameras will soon disappear from Oshawa's streets and one city councillor is not happy about it.Oshawa councillor Rick Kerr says municipal leaders are...

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No speed cameras could hurt kids and seniors, says Oshawa councillor

Speed cameras will soon disappear from Oshawa's streets and one city councillor is not happy about it.Oshawa councillor Rick Kerr says municipal leaders are...

Ontario’s homelessness bill fails amid growing housing crisis

A recent bill aimed at ending homelessness in Ontario did not pass in the provincial legislature but its authors hope their recommendations get included...

Indigenous activists tell senators it’s time to fix the Indian Act

Story by Eva Ritchie and Juan Esteban Suarez CastrillónSharon McIvor has fought for changes to the Indian Act for years.On Tuesday, the member of...
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International students concerned over potential reduction in work hours

International students in Canada are concerned going into the new year about how many hours they will be able to work. A pilot project...

Federal parties prepare for Durham riding by-election

A by-election could be called any day now in the federal riding of Durham.The seat has been vacant since former MP and Conservative Party...

International students worry for family back home in India

Some international students at Durham College fear for their family's safety in India, even if they feel safe here in Canada. Tensions have been...

Bill C-18: The erosion of press freedom in Canada

The bill will do the opposite of what it intends to accomplish. It will corrode the freedom of the press in this country.

Strong mayor powers cause friction over budget

Oshawa city council is grappling with the strong mayor powers granted by the provincial government this summer.Council voted last month to alter its budget...

Discussing sexual wellness in younger grades

The head of health promotion at Durham College is a big believer that education is power and that access to appropriate and science-based information...

Plans for Whitby’s new hospital on hold without grant in provincial budget

The 2023 Ontario provincial budget did not include the $3 million planning grant required to begin the planning process for a new hospital in...

A year of record setting low voter turnout

This year saw provincial and municipal elections nearly back-to-back, and in both, voter turnout was nowhere near 50 per cent.Amanda Bridge, a Durham College...

Municipal election turnout could be low: expert

Voters go to the polls on Monday, Oct. 24 but history shows turnout for municipal elections is low.

Politicians need to be held to account – they need to answer reporters

Why are politicians allowed to get away with dodging or offering non-answers when questioned by the media?

Political lobbying is not democratic

A few thousand lobbyists have more power and contact with elected officials than millions of voters.

Oshawa mayor Carter supports micro-housing to shelter those ‘living rough’

The opioid crisis is a national health epidemic Oshawa faces, said Mayor Dan Carter.Since being elected in 2018, Carter has worked with existing organizations...