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‘Feel welcome;’ New Oshawa craft shop features mostly Canadian products for yarn lovers and more

2 days ago | durhamregion.com | Kristen Calis

Craft and fibre arts lovers, there’s a new shop in town. Kat’s Craft Corner, featuring mostly Canadian products for knitting, crocheting, cross stitch and embroidery, opened in December and is more than just a craft store. “I wanted people to feel welcome, to come, just hang out,” says owner Katherine McLeod.
A mother’s love lives on through her recipes

3 days ago | durhamregion.com | Anne Bokma

By the time we hit 60, about 80 per cent of us will have lost our moms, making Mother’s Day a poignant and often painful day of remembrance. For many, their mothers live on in culinary traditions that serve as lasting legacies. “My mom would make the most delicious Jamaican dishes that I have tried so many times to replicate but there always seems to be something missing,” says Hamilton community activist Evelyn Myrie, whose mother Deloris, died at age 91 in 2023.
Trent University Durham training future leaders in harm reduction, community well-being

4 days ago | durhamregion.com | Nick Cristiano

The closure of 10 supervised consumption sites across Ontario raises important questions about community safety and public health. While the stated goal is to make communities safer, research suggests that removing these sites may have the opposite effect. Supervised consumption sites provide a safer, more hygienic alternative to using drugs in public spaces, reducing risks associated with unsafe injecting practices and fatal overdoses.
House fires and pets: What the Ontario fire marshal says about re-entering a burning home to save pets

6 days ago | durhamregion.com | Mike Pearson

During Emergency Preparedness Week, on now until May 11, pet owners can visit their local Ontario SPCA animal centre to pick up a free emergency decal and wallet card, while supplies last. The Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal notes pet owners are encouraged to place a pet rescue decal indicating the number and types of pets in their household in a highly visible area of the home’s entrance to notify firefighters of pets that may be inside.
Trending on Netflix and Crave: ‘The Four Seasons’ with Steve Carrell and Tina Fey headlines must-watch series and movies to stream this weekend

6 days ago | durhamregion.com | Itai Buenahora

Each week, Netflix and Crave unveil a list of the top-ranked titles to stream, including newly released and trending content. These are the current highest-ranked series, films and premieres in Canada for each respective platform this week, worth watching this weekend. Netflix Netflix features a daily top 10 chart on its streaming platform based on views in Canada. The following titles have made this week’s list in their respective categories:1. “The Four Seasons” 2. “You” (Season 5) 3.
Presto card perks: Here are all of the festival, food and attraction discounts and ways you can save in May

6 days ago | durhamregion.com | Itai Buenahora

“Having fun isn’t hard when you’ve got a (Presto) card,” as Arthur would say. For Presto card holders, there are a number of discounts and ways you can save in the month of May. From admissions and festivals, to food and experiences, here is how you can take advantage of your Presto card this month. AttractionsPerk: Save 15 per cent off general admission timed tickets and 15 per cent off purchases at the shop until June 19 by showing your Presto card.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers: Here’s what it will cost you to attend Games 3 & 4 in Florida

6 days ago | durhamregion.com | Itai Buenahora

It hasn’t been done since 1963 — the Toronto Maple Leafs have now held a 2-0 series lead in two different playoff series during one postseason following another impressive showing in Game 2 at Scotiabank Arena. In front of another buzzing, sellout home crowd, the Maple Leafs had to weather an early storm in front of a desperate Florida Panthers team that put forth an early onslaught towards Joseph Woll, who has taken over the crease.
Provincewide campaign tackles 911 misuse, as nearly half the calls are not emergencies

6 days ago | durhamregion.com | Andrew Palamarchuk

Nearly half of all 911 calls in the province are for non-emergencies. A new campaign, launched Thursday in Peel Region Headquarters in Brampton, hopes to change that. The initiative, run by the provincial Emergency Services Steering Committee (ESSC), is dubbed “When Every Second Counts” and is billed as the first-ever provincewide campaign aimed at tackling 911 misuse.
Expanded recall issued for coolers sold in Canada at Costco, Walmart, Cabela’s and Amazon

6 days ago | durhamregion.com | Evelyn Harford

Health Canada has issued an expanded product recall notice for Igloo 90-Quart Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers sold in Canada. Customers are told to immediately stop using the recalled coolers and contact Igloo to receive a replacement handle. The recall, which was , added the Igloo Latitude 90 QT Roller with model numbers 34785 and 34692. Many other model numbers and coolers have already been recalled. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The updated recall is an expansion of the initial Feb. 13 product recall.
Ontario Ribfest 2025 guide: Where to find ‘can’t miss’ BBQ events this summer

6 days ago | durhamregion.com | Itai Buenahora

The top Ribfest experience in the province, hosted by Ontario Festival Group, is set to take over the Spring and Summer seasons once again, beginning on May 16. The “can’t-miss” BBQ event features North America’s top rib teams, live music, activities, and a festive, pet-friendly, family-friendly atmosphere for all ages, making it one of the ultimate summer experiences in Ontario annually. Here are the different locations across the province where you can enjoy Ribfest in 2025.