Durham tariff response unites mayors behind local businesses
Durham Region mayors are presenting a united front as the latest round of U.S. tariffs raises new concerns for local businesses, manufacturers and workers. The Durham…
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Oshawa trade tariff impact grows as Unifor urges action
Aug. 26 update: Unifor calls for stronger worker protections Unifor is calling on Ottawa to go further in protecting Canadian workers as the trade dispute with…
Lake Ontario name change floated by Trump amid trade dispute
Donald Trump has floated changing the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” as the U.S.-Canada trade dispute intensifies, a proposal with a direct geographic connection…
Whitby election candidates finalized for 2026 vote
Whitby voters now have the final slate of candidates for the 2026 municipal election after nominations closed on Friday, Aug. 21. The Whitby election candidates include…
Oshawa trade tariff impact grows as Parliament recall urged
Canada’s escalating trade dispute with the United States is putting renewed attention on manufacturing communities such as Oshawa as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre calls for Parliament…
Durham Ontario Law Changes Affect Drivers Renters and Students
Several Durham Ontario law changes will affect local drivers, renters, landlords and post-secondary students over the coming weeks, with major changes taking effect between Aug. 31…
Whitby Homelessness Crisis Prompts Mayor’s Call for Provincial Action
The Whitby homelessness crisis is prompting Mayor Elizabeth Roy to renew calls for stronger provincial support as Ontario municipalities confront growing homelessness, mental health and addiction…
Oshawa AMO priorities focus on health care and growth
Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter used the 2026 Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference to press provincial officials on several priorities involving health care, infrastructure, housing and…
Whitby homelessness crisis prompts mayor’s call for action
Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy is joining Ontario’s Big City Mayors in renewing calls for stronger provincial action on homelessness, mental health and addiction, arguing that municipalities…
Durham Municipal Election 2026 Candidate Deadline Nears
Candidates hoping to run in the Durham Municipal Election 2026 have only a short time remaining to officially enter the race, with nomination papers due by…
