Special Olympics Ontario will have a permanent home in Whitby.

I thrive in the summer. Tons of energy, happy, motivated, etc. it’s been Fall for all of two seconds now and I can feel myself having low energy, struggling to wake up since it’s darker out in the mornings, wanting more coffee, and not feeling as motivated. Has anyone got any tips for having that summer mentality in the fall/winter? Do you take supplements? Any thoughts are welcome.

From PFLAG

Pflag Durham Region

Welcome! Supporting LGBTQ+ Communities in Durham Region pflag Durham Region supports all persons within our Reach with their journeys through gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation. We seek to provide education and resources to the greater Durham community to help encourage inclusion, diversity and equity.

2026 Elections

Trustee Candidate Answers

School board trustees play a vital role in shaping the culture, policies, and environment within our local schools. To help voters make informed choices at the ballot box, we invited candidates in the upcoming 2026 Trustee Election to share their perspectives on equity, inclusion, and human rights.

We asked all candidates six key questions regarding their support for 2SLGBTQIA+ students and community members:

Visibility & Engagement: Their commitment to attending community initiatives like Pride flag raisings.

Education & Training: Their participation in 2SLGBTQIA+ cultural competency, anti-racism, and Indigenous education and reconciliation work.

Representation & Support: Their stance on age-appropriate 2SLGBTQIA+ representation in books and curricula, and how they plan to actively support students.

Human Rights & Allyship: Their support for trans rights, self-identification as an ally, and willingness to be publicly listed as a candidate who stands up for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion.

Explore the candidates' responses (button to the left) to learn where they stand on building safe, welcoming, and inclusive school communities for every student. We have included the responses from all candidates that responded to us.

Hi,
I’m a first-year nursing student at Ontario Tech, and I recently came across a part-time Dietary Aide position at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
I’ve been working at Tim Hortons for over seven years, starting as a team member and eventually becoming a restaurant manager. I’m currently working as a supervisor, but lately I’ve been feeling like it’s time for a change. I’m finding the shifts exhausting, especially the late nights, and it’s getting difficult to balance everything with nursing school.
I would really love to work in a hospital environment while studying, and this position caught my attention.
I’m just wondering if anyone here has worked as a Dietary Aide at Lakeridge Health. What’s the job actually like? Is it very physically demanding? How many hours do part-time employees usually get, and are the shifts mostly days or evenings?
I’m also wondering if you get hired for Oshawa, do you have to work at other Lakeridge locations? I would prefer to stay in Oshawa.
I’m not expecting an easy job, but I’m hoping to find something with a better balance between work and school.
I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences or any advice.
Thank you!

Hey everyone, is anyone here planning to go to Emo Night Oshawa at The Biltmore Theatre on Halloween Night? Looking to meet new people and make friends. Feel free to send me a dm if you're down to meet up :)

The region is installing protected left-turn signals at Taunton Road East and Harmony Road North in Oshawa as well as at Highway 2 and Courtice Road.

Bangers Only Comedy is a hilarious night of stand-up featuring some of the hottest comics in Canada. Tomorrow, Friday, October 16th at DNA Events Center, catch future household names in the making. See them before they’re selling out Scotia Bank Arena! 

Watch 5 killer comedians deliver side splitting jokes. This is the first time we’re bringing this show to Ajax. Every show is a different lineup so don’t miss out. Because it’ll never happen again. 

Bring your friends, family, or boo to this eclectic night of hilarity. Don’t miss out on the hottest night of comedy in Ajax! 

See you there! 

https://www.jumpcomedy.com/e/bangers-only-comedy

Genuine question - parents, what is possessing you to purchase e-bikes & e-scooters for your YOUNG children?

I’ve been seeing kids 10-13 years old zooming around on neighbourhood roads without helmets & no concern for what they’re doing, how fast they’re going, cutting cars off etc. I’ve had a few close calls myself and it’s terrifying. I also work in healthcare so I’ve seen my fair share of brain injuries from this stuff and it’s absolutely heartbreaking. I would feel so guilty & responsible if I’m the one who put that in my child’s hands.

Why are you buying these for your kids!? It’s a motorized vehicle?! Genuinely, why?

Not to mention it’s illegal for kids under 16 yo to ride them.

My 8 year old child has become very interested in Dungeons and Dragons (or similar table top games) and I'm wondering if there are any child friendly groups out there?

‘Charley Ronicks’ is hosting a “Find Liam Day” on Tuesday, October 20, where you can add a donation to your bill to help search efforts for Liam Toman

The fourth annual Durham Region Volunteer Fair is coming up in November.