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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...

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...

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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...

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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...

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...
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Roger Gordon seeks to bring positive change to Whitby

Roger Gordon, a teacher and community volunteer, is running for MPP in Whitby for the Liberal party. His focus is on healthcare, education, and...

Doug Ford’s government calls early Ontario election

Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Edith Dumont, has accepted Doug Ford's request to dissolve the legislature, triggering an early election.The election is taking place over...

Durham College officials hopeful about changes to international study permits

A month after the federal government announced it was reducing the number of new international study permits, Durham College (DC) is still uncertain about...

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.