OTTAWA — The unemployment rate rose to 6.7 per cent in October as Statistics Canada says more people were looking for work. That’s up from 6.5 per cent in September and came alongside a loss of 4,700 jobs in October.…

After 20 years of public service and eight years as Regional Chair in Durham Region – John Henry is hanging up his hat. Friends and colleagues gathered at the Oshawa Golf Club this week to celebrate Henry and recognize his…

TORONTO — Health Canada has authorized Moderna’s mRNA vaccine for influenza, as well as its combination mRNA vaccine for flu and COVID-19. Both are approved for adults 50 years of age and older. But Moderna told The Canadian Press they…

OTTAWA — The federal budget contains a lot of government jargon like “supercycles” and “mega deductions” that might mean little to people struggling with the high cost of living. Finance Minister Francois Philippe Champagne said Thursday the budget’s overarching goal…

Lakeridge Health and the province are announcing PCL Partnerships is being contracted to design, build and finance the redeveloped Bowmanville Hospital. Officials say the work will double the size of the hospital and include private patient rooms, new clinics for…

Twelve men – seven from Durham Region – are facing charges after getting caught trying to purchase sexual services from kids under 15. Last month, Durham police posted an online advertisement offering sexual services from someone clearly underage. That advertisement…