‘Nothing Short of Remarkable’: Durham Organ Donations Save 23 Lives
Patients at Lakeridge Health helped save the lives of 23 people across Ontario through organ donation during the 2024–25 fiscal year, highlighting the critical role Durham…
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Redevelopment of Uxbridge Hospital Advances With Release of Contractor RFQ
The long-planned redevelopment of Uxbridge Hospital has taken a significant step forward, with Infrastructure Ontario and Oak Valley Health issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to…
Lakeridge Health Honoured for Leadership in Organ and Tissue Donation Across Ontario
Lakeridge Health has been recognized as a provincial leader in organ and tissue donation, earning two honours that highlight its commitment to compassionate, life-saving care across…
Family Honours Teen with Rare Disease Through ‘Final Road Trip’ Memorial Journey
On Christmas morning, while many families were celebrating the holiday, the Collins family was facing an unimaginable farewell. At 7:55 a.m., Michael Austin Collins, 19, passed…
Cookie Dough Recalled in Ontario After Undeclared Egg Causes Allergic Reaction
A cookie dough product sold in Ontario has been recalled after a consumer reported an allergic reaction, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The…
New Carbon Monoxide Alarm Rules Take Effect January 1 in Ontario
New carbon monoxide (CO) alarm requirements under the Ontario Fire Code will officially take effect on January 1, according to provincial and local fire services. The…
Ontario Hospitals to Cut Energy Use by One-Third Through Self-Funded Infrastructure Upgrades
Hospitals in Oshawa and Ajax are set to significantly reduce their energy consumption following the launch of a major infrastructure and sustainability upgrade initiative aimed at…
Oshawa Blood Donor Clinic Seeks Donations During Holidays
The Oshawa Donor Centre is encouraging residents to donate blood during the holiday season as Canadian Blood Services reports a decline in donations this time of…
Homelessness Remains a Pressing Challenge in Ajax and Pickering
The issue of homelessness continues to grow in Durham Region, with Ajax and Pickering facing particular challenges. Despite existing shelters, there are not enough beds to…
Canada Tightens Rules on Chemicals Used to Produce Fentanyl and Methamphetamine
Health Canada has announced new regulatory changes aimed at limiting access to chemicals and equipment commonly used in the illegal production of fentanyl and methamphetamine, as…
